The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute evidence based strength training exercise class for older adults. Most of the bodybuilding exercises are performed seated in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. As participants become stronger, they can advance to using heavier dumbbells to challenge themselves[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, March 22, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Dino-Basketball”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION ENCORE IN DEATH by J. D. Robb. It was a glittering event full of A-listers, hosted by Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh, a celebrity couple who’d conquered both Hollywood and Broadway. And[Read More…]
Costs of Aging in Place Are Emotional and Financial
Many older adults would prefer to remain in their own homes as they age, but a lack of affordable options makes this plan a challenge for individuals and their families, according to results of a new survey of more than 1,700 caregivers and other respondents in two rural California counties.Older[Read More…]
Richard Lee Lantz
RICHARD LEE LANTZ, 68, of Colliers, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Richard was born on March 5, 1955 in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of Emmett Lantz of Follansbee, WV and the late Carole (Allsopp) Lantz. Richard was self-employed as[Read More…]
Corenna L. Pickering
CORENNA L. PICKERING, 56, of Burgettstown, PA passed away March 10, 2023, at Weirton Hospital, Weirton, WV. Corenna was born September 29, 1966, in Weirton, WV to the late Virgil A. Pickering Jr. and Shirley A. Laughley Saterides. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her[Read More…]
Thomas Daniel McFadden
THOMAS DANIEL MCFADDEN, 69, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center with his family by his side. Born on May 13, 1953, in Panama Canal Zone a son of the late Edward P. and Sally J. (Williams) McFadden, Sr. In addition to his[Read More…]
Judith Ann “Judy” Bartley
JUDITH ANN “JUDY” BARTLEY, 81, passed away in her sleep unexpectedly on March 10, 2023was born on December 20, 1941, the only child born to Steve and Helen Chlovechok Takach. Judy grew up in New Cumberland and was a proud graduate of New Cumberland High School. She was a loving[Read More…]
Wanda Jane Barkhurst
WANDA JANE BARKHURST, 87, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on March 10, 2023. Wanda was born on April 14, 1935, the second of five children born to Charles and Zelma Riggs Cassella. Wanda was a true character who lived life to the fullest. She had a[Read More…]
Robert “Rob” J. Quattrocchi Jr.
ROBERT “ROB” J. QUATTROCCHI JR., 55, of Virginia, formerly of Follansbee, WV passed away March 6, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. Rob was born October 3, 1967, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Robert J. “Bob” Quattrocchi Sr. and Pauline Sawon Quattrocchi. Rob was a kind, loving, giving[Read More…]