Join us for an in-person book talk at the Brooke County Public Library with WV Author Pete Kavadas on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. in the River Room.Listen to excerpts from Pete’s book “Most Unlikely To Succeed” while he discusses his writing journey and provide interesting details you may[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Free “Eating Smart. Being Active” Nutrition Classes at the Library
Join us at the Follansbee Library for free “Eating Smart. Being Active” classes offered by the WVU Extension Office. This interactive, hands-on class consists of a series of lessons designed to teach participants how to make healthy lifestyle choices and be more physically active. Participants will learn how to cook[Read More…]
Lorraine J. (Barazuol) Durante
LORRAINE J. (BARAZUOL) DURANTE, 95, formerly of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Tapestry Senior Living, Corapolis, PA under the care of the staff with the assistance of Advanced Hospice. Lorraine was born on December 30, 1930 in Detroit, MI. She was the daughter of[Read More…]
Barbara Jane Cameron
BARBARA JANE CAMERON, 95, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully in her sleep October 4, 2026 at Brightwood Care Center in Follansbee, WV. She was born May 5, 1931 to James Y., Sr. and Margaret H. Longacre, and. She graduated from Weir High School in 1949 and attended Nursing Training[Read More…]
Curtis Glenn Caldwell
CURTIS GLENN CALDWELL, 64, of Chester, WV died peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at East Liverpool Hospital. He was born on May 30, 1962, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Donald and Helen (Doyle) Caldwell. In addition to his brother, Curtis is preceded in death by one[Read More…]
Michael Anthony Wood, Jr.
MICHAEL ANTHONY WOOD, JR., 48, of Weirton, WV passed away October 3, 2026, at home. He was born March 29, 1978, in Wheeling, WV to late Michael Wood Sr. and Carillon Wilson Clark. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Johnna Huff Wood; his son, Connor[Read More…]
Joan Lynn Harrison
JOAN LYNN HARRISON, 71, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center. Joan was born on February 16, 1955, in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of the late Erman Frank Harrison and Patricia (Lighthizer) Miller. Joan dedicated many years of her[Read More…]
Maureen Winstanley Brown
MAUREEN WINSTANLEY BROWN, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born in Lancashire, England, on April 8, 1940, she was a daughter of James and Mary Hurst Winstanley. Maureen was a natural caregiver, receiving her education and developing her nurturing talents as a[Read More…]
Kimberly Ann (Pugh) Rager
KIMBERLY ANN (PUGH) RAGER, 74, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Kimberly was born on March 2, 1952, in New Kensington, PA. She was the daughter of the late Walter Pugh and Anna (Weller) Pugh. Kimberly dedicated many years of[Read More…]
Judith Merkel
JUDITH MERKEL, 79, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully in Pittsburgh on September 28, 2026. She was a caring mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbor known for her dry humor, sharp memory, and willingness to lend a hand to anyone, as well as her excellent cooking, baking, and sewing. Judith graduated[Read More…]