Author: The Brooke County Review

John Lawrence Dean

JOHN LAWRENCE DEAN, 72, of Colliers, WV, went on his final fishing trip on Friday, April 6, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center. John was born on August 28, 1951 in Weirton, WV. He was the son of the late Donald Dean and Mabel “Jeannie” (Freeman) Dean. John worked at Barkhurst[Read More…]

Joseph G. Poszywak

JOSEPH G. POSZYWAK, 72, of Weirton, WV, a loving son, brother, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly on his birthday, April 4, 2024. Joey, as he was fondly known, was born on April 4, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, one of six children born to Anthony and Genevieve Sitarz Poszywak. In[Read More…]

Shirley Reitter

SHIRLEY REITTER, 81, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on July 15, 1942, in Wellsburg, WV, a daughter of the late Walter Blair and Josa (Goddard) Larkey. In addition to[Read More…]

Irene Molchan

IRENE MOLCHAN, 93, of Weirton, WV died April 4, 2024, at the Golden Oaks Nursing Home. She was born October 12, 1931, in Weirton, the daughter of the late John and Marta Telmanik Molchan. She was preceded in death by her brothers, John, and George Molchan, three sisters, Julia Molchan,[Read More…]

Earla (Finley) Mester

EARLA (FINLEY) MESTER, 67, of Colliers, WV, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, after a brief illness. Earla was born on August 2, 1956. She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Caroline (Fetterman) Finley. Earla graduated from Brooke High School and[Read More…]

Rita Faye Mansfield

RITA FAYE MANSFIELD, 82, of Weirton, WV, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on April 4, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. Born on September 27, 1941, in McDowell County, WV, Rita was the daughter of Howard Marshall and Helen Heffinger Cochran. She was[Read More…]

Phyllis Nicosia Novak

PHYLLIS NICOSIA NOVAK, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at UPMC Mercy. Born on August 18, 1945, in Steubenville, Phyllis was a graduate of Weir High Class of 1963, whose adventurous spirit and creative soul enriched the lives of all who knew her.[Read More…]

David W. Barnhart

DAVID W. BARNHART, a beloved husband, proud father, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in 1954 to the late James E. Barnhart and Doris (Willis)Barnhart. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a sister,[Read More…]