Author: The Brooke County Review

At the Library

The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION MEAN SPIRITED by Nick Roberts. Matt Matheny teaches during the day, drinks at night, and barely hides his functioning alcoholism from his veterinarian ex-wife, Lucy, and his six-year-old son, Mikey. His world spirals out[Read More…]

Cecil Holbrook, Jr.

CECIL HOLBROOK, JR., 91, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024 at his residence under the care of his family with the assistance of Valley Hospice. Cecil was born on December 3, 1932 in Auto, WV. He was the son of Hansford Cecil Holbrook Sr. and[Read More…]

Myrtle Marie Shimko

MYRTLE MARIE SHIMKO, 93, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Weirton Medical Center. She was born on June 6, 1931, in Bethany, WV a daughter of the late Earl Milton and Goldie (Nixon) Owens. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by[Read More…]

Jo Ann Morrison

JO ANN MORRISON, 86, of Paris, PA passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born May 5, 1938, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late William Clay and Betty Dowler Allen. She was also preceded in death by husband David L Morrison and[Read More…]

Gloria Joyce Pramesa

GLORIA JOYCE PRAMESA, 84, a cherished soul of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on September 30, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Allegheny Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born to Thearl (Red) and Helen Sperringer on November 13, 1939, Gloria’s journey was one of love, care, and a deep connection to[Read More…]

Ronald H. Culler

RONALD H. CULLER, 76, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Born on March 13, 1948, he was a son of Frank and Marylene Thomas Culler. A proud graduate of Weir High School, Class of 1966, Ronald dedicated 44 years of his life to the Weirton[Read More…]

Taylor Marie (Jenkins) Albert

TAYLOR MARIE (JENKINS) ALBERT, 30, of Weirton, WV, was tragically taken from us by a senseless act of violence on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Taylor’s light and beautiful smile, although ended too soon, will shine brighter and stronger through her three children, Ryan, Dylan and Evee, and all the lives[Read More…]