GERALD “JERRY” WILLIAM BAXTER, 79, of Colliers, WV, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 15, 2024 at his residence. Jerry was born on February 15, 1945, Weirton, WV. He was the son of the late Richard Baxter and Katherine “Katie” Baxter. Jerry served his country proudly in the United States[Read More…]

JOHN J. AFTANAS, JR., 90, of Follansbee, WV, passed Friday, November 15, 2024 at Weirton Geriatric Center. He was born December 22, 1933 in Louise, WV, son of the late John J. Aftanas, Sr. and Katherine Wydra Aftanas. He is also preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.[Read More…]

PRISCILLA ANN SHIELDS, 85, of Weirton, WV, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1939 in Piney Fork, OH, daughter of the late William and Anna Tatar Grabits. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Ray Shields (2020); and[Read More…]

SYLVIA DELORES JONES, 88, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Weirton Geriatric Center. Born on August 15, 1936, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras a daughter of the late Arlmondo and Alicia (Agiuluz) Flores. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two[Read More…]

JOHN FOSTER PERKINS, 87, of Weirton, WV, passed away on November 13, 2024. Born on September 3, 1937, in Steubenville, OH, John was one of three children of the late Dallas and Marie Ward Perkins. A proud graduate of Steubenville Big Red High School in 1956, John remained a lifelong[Read More…]

BETTY LOU VIRTUE, 96, of Weirton, WV, passed Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at home. She was born June 6, 1928 in Hollidays Cove, daughter of the late William R. Moulds and Cora Mae Freshwater Moulds. Betty is also preceded in death by her husband, William R. “Bill” Virtue (1993). Betty[Read More…]

ROSEMARY LACROSS HAWKINS, 83, of Windsor Heights, WV passed away November 12, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born March 3, 1941, in Rush Run, OH to the late Tuson L. and June L. Coss LaCross. Rosemary was a waitress at Ernie’s Esquire for over 30 years and[Read More…]

PATSY ANN SAFFEL, 86, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at Brightwood Nursing Home. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Patsy was born on March 28, 1938, in Pennsboro, West Virginia, to the late Clint and Pearl Henthorn. She spent her early years growing up[Read More…]

DONALD R. HERSHBERGER, 88, of Weirton, WV, an award-winning band director and passionate music educator, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Born on December 22, 1935, in Thomas, WV, Don’s life was a testament to his love for music, his dedication to his students, and his profound impact on[Read More…]

JAMES CLARK HARE, 88, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Brightwood Center. Born on April 26, 1936, in Morgantown, WV, James was the beloved son of Charles and Lulu Forman Hare. A proud graduate of Morgantown High School, Class of 1954, James continued his[Read More…]