Obituaries

Merwyn Thomas “Tom” Poole

MERWYN THOMAS “TOM” POOLE, 85, of Weirton, WV passed away on January 7, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh due to complications from a long hard fought battle stemming from a motor vehicle accident this past May. Born on February 7, 1938, in Follansbee, West Virginia, he was one of[Read More…]

David Lee Maloney

DAVID LEE MALONEY, 64, of Salem, OH formerly of Follansbee, WV passed away on January 8, 2024, after a lengthy illness at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 1, 1959, in Steubenville, OH to the late Clyde and Betty Lee (Agar) Maloney. In addition to his parents[Read More…]

William “Bill” Douglas Moore

WILLIAM “BILL” DOUGLAS MOORE, 72, of Follansbee, WV passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Sam Swope Care Center at Masonic Homes, Louisville, KY after a nearly 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He fought courageously against the disease each and every day. William was born on June 5,[Read More…]

Eric Jennings Pratt

ERIC JENNINGS PRATT, 37, of Weirton, WV passed away at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV on January 9, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1986, in Weirton, WV to Martha Pratt Cottrill and the late Harold Cottrill. He was a member of the Apostolics of the Ohio Valley. In[Read More…]

Joseph J. Knore

JOSEPH J. KNORE, 78, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Orchards at Foxcrest, Chester, WV. He was born July 24, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA. Joseph, commonly known to his family as “Old Guy Joe” was a wrestling fan who loved to eat. He loved spending time with[Read More…]

Johnny Michael Snyder

JOHNNY MICHAEL SNYDER, 65, of Wellsburg, WV passed away January 11, 2024, at home. He was born September 14, 1958, in Sutton, WV to Jack and Doris (Riffle) Snyder. He was the owner/operator of Snyder’s Marathon in Wellsburg, WV. Johnny was known for his mechanic work from rebuilding motors, his[Read More…]

Dorothy J. “Dottie” Markle

DOROTHY J. “DOTTIE” MARKLE, 80, of Weirton, WV, passed Friday, January 12, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Claire Trost and Ruth Kohlmeyer Jones. She is also preceded in death by her son, David Dennis (2023). Dottie was[Read More…]

Andrew James Soltis

ANDREW JAMES SOLTIS, 31, of Steubenville, OH, passed unexpectedly Friday, January 12, 2024. He was born May 8, 1992 in Weirton, WV, son of Edward and Jennifer Hunter Soltis. Andrew is preceded in death by sister, Rachel Lynn Soltis (2000). Andrew loved music and was a drummer in many bands.[Read More…]

Sally Ann (Hodge) Velegol

SALLY ANN (HODGE) VELEGOL, 85, of Colliers, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at her residence under the care of her son with the assistance of Valley Hospice after a long battle with COPD. Sally was born on June 22, 1938 in Mansfield, OH. She was the[Read More…]

Jamie Ann Guida

JAMIE ANN GUIDA, 62, an amazing mother, daughter, sister, niece, and friend to many, left this world on January 3, 2024 with her family by her side. Born on September 29, 1961 to J.J. and Rita (Confalone) Guida, Jamie grew up in Weirton, WV with her three siblings, Dewey, Rosemary,[Read More…]