HARTZELL “JOHN” LANCASTER, 65, of Weirton, WV passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 14, 2025. John was born on January 4, 1960, in Weirton, one of four children and the only son of the late Hartzell O. and Julia Bell (Mallas) Lancaster. He was a 1978 graduate of Weir High School and immediately began what would become a remarkable 47-year career in the tire industry. John first worked with Weirton Bandag before opening his…

