ROBERT PHILLIP RAHR JR., 53, of Bethany, WV, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Trinity Medical Center, Steubenville, OH, with his family by his side after a brief battle with an aggressive, and recently diagnosed cancer. Robb was born on August 6, 1969 in Steubenville, OH. He was[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Harold James “Jim” Hanlon
HAROLD JAMES “JIM” HANLON, 73, of Weirton, WV died on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born June 17, 1949, in Follansbee, WV a son of the late Floyd James and Eleanor “Elsie” (Haught) Hanlon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death[Read More…]
Karla Kaye Kafton
KARLA FAYE KAFTON, 54, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after a brief illness. She was born on October 21, 1968, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Beverly Lynne (Fletcher) Shaw on February 3, 2022, and Thomas[Read More…]
James F. Arnold
JAMES F. ARNOLD, 99, of Weirton, WV, passed away Tuesday November 22, 2022 at Grace Cottage at Serra Village. He was born October 13, 1923 in Weirton, son of the late James S. and Sara Eula Fullerton Arnold. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy “Dottie”[Read More…]
Jody Britton
JODY BRITTON, 60, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital. Jody was born on January 14, 1962 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late Joseph Britton and Sandra (Carr) Warden. Jody worked at AMG Resource Corp – Strauss Industries,[Read More…]
Christmas Concert Set
Grove United Presbyterian Church, located on East Main St. in West Middletown, PA, invites everyone to its Christmas concert which will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m.This concert of joy will feature a presentation of special compositions by the Chancel Choir, the sound of handbells will be enjoyed[Read More…]
Ugly Sweater Throwback Party
Ron Music and Chris Knicely of Music Done Knicely, the disc jockeys who raised money for local parks with a retro dance this summer, will return for an Ugly Sweater Christmas Throwback Party Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 p.m.-12 a.m., at the Wellsburg Banquet Hall.Admission is $10 for the dance,[Read More…]
Light Up Night
Bethany will hold its light up night Friday, Dec., 9, at 6 p.m., on Town SquareFollowing the festivities on Town Square, everyone is invited to Bethany Memorial Church for caroling, a brief program, a visit from Mrs. Santa and RefreshmentsNames of those who purchased a light will be recognized. A[Read More…]
Brooke County Senior Center Christmas Party
The Brooke County Senior Center, located at 948 Main St., Follansbee, will hold its Christmas party for senior citizens on Monday, Dec. 5.Starting at 11:30 a.m., the party will include bingo from 12-3 p.m. and an ugly Christmas sweater contest.The center will provide shredded roast beef sandwiches, with attendees invited[Read More…]
Christmas Light Up Saturday
The City of Follansbee will hold its Christmas light up Saturday, Dec. 3. It will be kicked off with a short parade at 4 p.m., which will end at the Ray Stoaks Plaza outside the City Building.The parade will be followed by a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, refreshments[Read More…]