KENNETH M. LEMASTERS, JR., 80, of Follansbee, WV passed away June 21, 2026, at Brightwood Center, Follansbee, WV. He was born March 20, 1946, to the late Kenneth M. and Virginia Colley Lemasters Sr., Kenny retired from the WVDOT, State Road, Brooke County. In addition to his parents, he was[Read More…]
Obituaries
William Stephen “Steve” Riska, II
WILLIAM STEPHEN “STEVE” RISKA, II, 70, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026. He was born August 30, 1955 in Wheeling, WV, to the late William “Bill” S. Riska and Jeanne S. Riska. Steve was a 1973 graduate of Brooke High School who then went on to[Read More…]
Denny James Ohler
DENNY JAMES OHLER, 70, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at his residence under the care of his wife, daughter and granddaughter with the assistance of Valley Hospice. Denny was born on March 16, 1956, in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of James Albert[Read More…]
Clifford “Cliff” Eugene Lower
CLIFFORD “CLIFF” EUGENE LOWER, 64, of Colliers, WV passed away June 19, 2026, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. He was born November 6, 1961, in Huntsville, AL to Kenneth Lower and Janyce Kuhns Underwood. Cliff worked at Voto Specialty Rigger, Sales Associate, served in the Air Force during Peace[Read More…]
Henry Jackson “Hank” Vincent
HENRY JACKSON “HANK” VINCENT, 85, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Brightwood Center in Follansbee, WV with family by his side. Born December 19, 1940, in Bee Springs, KY a son of the late Harold and Goldie (Whobrey) Vincent. In addition to his parents, he[Read More…]
John Paul “Coach” Sacripanti, Jr.
JOHN PAUL “COACH” SACRIPANTI, JR., 77, of Follansbee WV, died peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at home. Born February 13, 1949, in Steubenville OH a son of the late John Paul Sacripanti, Sr. and Shirley (Caniff) Sacripanti. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three[Read More…]
Clyde Winfield Zonker
CLYDE WINFIELD ZONKER, 92, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Summerfield, Florida. Born on July 19, 1933, to Samuel and Genevieve Zonker, Clyde was a lifelong learner and educator. He graduated from Wellsburg High School in West Virginia, attended Graceland University in[Read More…]
Gary Haught
GARY HAUGHT passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family. Though his passing leaves a tremendous void in the lives of those who knew him, his memory will live on through the countless stories, lessons, and moments shared[Read More…]
Roberta DeFrancis
ROBERTA DEFRANCIS, 79, of Weirton, WV died June 16, 2026, in the Weirton Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1947, daughter of the late Armond and Wanda (Borkowski) DeFrancis. She was a graduate of Follansbee High School and West Liberty State College. Roberta, known as Miss D to her[Read More…]
Fred H. Wenzel, Jr.
FRED H. WENZEL, JR., 64, of Wellsburg, WV, formerly of Weirton ,WV passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born on December 30, 1961, Fred was the youngest child of Fred Henry Wenzel, Sr. and Frances DeFebbo Wenzel. He was a graduate of Weir High School and spent much[Read More…]