ERNEST “ERNIE” STUCIN, JR., 69, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on April 24, 2026. When Ernie died, all of Wellsburg cried. Whether you needed a helping hand, a listening ear, or simply someone to stand beside you, Ernie was always there. The impact he had on this community is immeasurable- evident in the countless lives touched, houses fixed, and hearts broken. The town mourns deeply but will forever be better for having known him. He was the true meaning of “the salt of the earth.” Everybody’s home has a little piece of “Ern” in it which we will carry with us forever. Ernie was born May 29, 1956, in Wheeling, WV to the late Ernest Stucin Sr., and Doris Ujcich Stucin. Ernie retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel after 25yrs, was a member of the Wellsburg LIONS Club, a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, and was a Jack of all trades. Ernie knew no strangers and was loved by everyone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, “Chick” Sandereth. Ernie leaves behind his loving wife of 14 years, Janice DeMark Stucin; two daughters, Ashley DeSantis and Mike of Wheeling, WV, and Chelsey Colley and Mike of Wellsburg, WV; two step-daughters, Kacey and Brian Smith of Wellsburg and Kourtney McGraw and Brian of Wheeling, WV; three sisters: Doris Jean “DJ” Sandreth of Buckhanon, WV, Janet Gubanish and Jim of Windsor Heights, WV, and LouAnn Neel of Bethany, WV; seven grandchildren: Giuliana, Cade, Mikelle (Michael), Landon, Noah, Wylie, and Oakley; one great granddaughter Verity; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins and great friends. Visitation was held Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from until the time of the service, at Reasner Funeral Home, Wellsburg, with LeeLee Lallone Officiating. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Valley Hospice for the excellent care they provided for Ernie. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, in Ernie’s Memory. Online condolences may be made at ReasnerOfWellsburg.com.