Author: The Brooke County Review

Bruce Edmund Powelson

BRUCE EDMUND POWELSON, 62, of Weirton, WV, passed away on October 16, 2025. Born on February 27, 1963, in Weirton, he was the son of the late Robert Edmund “Squire” and Norma Mae (Cole) Powelson. Bruce was known for his kind, quiet, and thoughtful nature, a man who valued people[Read More…]

Pamela Sue (Nolan) Mercer

PAMELA SUE (NOLAN) MERCER shed her earthly wings to gain her heavenly ones and was finally reunited with her husband and children on October 16, 2025, while being surrounded by her family. Born August 13, 1955, in Wheeling, WV, daughter to Francis Jean Virden and Willliam Dale Nolan. She was[Read More…]

Troy James “T-Roy” Arango

TROY JAMES “T-ROY” ARANGO, 61, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, Ohio. Born on May 22, 1964, he was the youngest of three children of the late Richard “Red” Arango and Patricia Banketas. A graduate of the Weir High School Class[Read More…]

Vance Eugene Williams

VANCE EUGENE WILLIAMS, 54, of Paris, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at WVU Medicine – Weirton Medical Center. Born on July 18, 1971, in Weirton, WV, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Trixie L. (Leek) Williams. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Eugene honorably[Read More…]

Michael John Messar, Jr.

MICHAEL JOHN MESSAR, JR., 85, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at home. Born on October 9, 1940, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Michael John and Catherine (Vidonic) Messar, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant[Read More…]

Mary Elizabeth Huggins

MARY ELIZABETH HUGGINS, 90, of Weirton, WV passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Mary was born on September 8, 1935, in Weirton, West Virginia, to Antonio and Rosa Palumbo, and was the cherished mother of two daughters. She grew up in Weirton and after graduating from Weir High School[Read More…]

Jorita “Jay” Anile

JORITA “JAY” ANILE, 91, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Grace Cottage in Weirton. Born on November 22, 1933, in Wellsburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalie “Rose” Mirasola Mascolino. In addition to her parents, Jay was preceded in[Read More…]

Renee Williamson

RENEE WILLIAMSON, 73, of Chester, WV, a loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away on October 13, 2025. Born on July 17, 1952, in Steubenville, Ohio, Renee was a daughter of the late Charles and Virginia Williamson. In addition to her parents, Renee was preceded in death by her brother,[Read More…]

Mary Louise DiFonzo

MARY LOUISE DIFONZO, 85, of Moon Township, PA, formerly of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 13, 2025. Born on August 1, 1940 by her grandmother in her home in Weirton, WV, Mary was one of seven children of Joseph and Pauline Pirraglia Rocchio. A[Read More…]

Michael Patrick Korth

MICHAEL PATRICK KORTH, 60, was called home to our Lord on October 10, 2025, at WVU-Weirton Medical Center—born on August 9th, 1965, in Newtown Square, PA. One of three children of Howard and Leonore Korth, Michael developed a unique charm and easy-going nature that endeared him to family and friends[Read More…]