Obituaries

Gary Edward Dulaney

GARY EDWARD DULANEY, 78, of Colliers, WV, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at WVU Medicine, Weirton Medical Center. Gary was born on February 16, 1947 in Pine Grove, WV. He was the son of the late James Thomas Dulaney and Ethel Vada (Anderson) Dulaney. Gary proudly served his[Read More…]

Lisa Rae Barnhart

LISA RAE BARNHART, 68, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Allegheny General in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on May 7, 1957, in Turlock, CA a daughter of the late Kenneth and Irene (Jenkins) Kerns. In addition to her[Read More…]

Suzanne Kathryn Yaussy DeGarmo

SUZANNE KATHRYN YAUSSY DEGARMO, 86, formerly of Wellsburg, WV, passed away December 22, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. Suzanne was born March 22, 1939, in Follansbee, WV to the late Harry and Madeline Smith Yaussy. Suzanne retired as the manager of Shiloh Apartments, Brooke Hancock Mental Health[Read More…]

Shirley Grey Miller

SHIRLEY GREY MILLER passed peacefully on December 21, 2025. She was the wife of William M. Miller, former Mayor of Weirton. She was born August. 17, 1935 to the late Dorothy and Clyde Woodard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy (Barkhurst) Woodard and Clyde Woodard, and sister[Read More…]

Charles David Blackburn, Sr.

CHARLES DAVID BLACKBURN, SR., 86, of Windsor Heights, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a man whose life reflected hard work, service, faith, and strength. Charles was the beloved husband of Barbara[Read More…]

George Robert Maurer, Sr.

GEORGE ROBERT MAURER, SR., 79, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center with his family by his side. Born June 21, 1946, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late George and Irene (Yano) Maurer. In addition to his parents, George is preceded[Read More…]

Dorothy Jean Lahita

DOROTHY JEAN LAHITA, 85, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Wellsburg Healthcare Center. Born October 16, 1940, in Weirton, WV a daughter of the late Thomas Woodrow and Mary Irene (Ribbett) Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving[Read More…]

Father D. Kent Durig

FATHER D. KENT DURIG, a devoted priest of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston who faithfully served the Church and her people for nearly three decades, passed away on December 19, 2025. Fr. Kent was born on March 23, 1956, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, one of three children born to the[Read More…]

Douglas James Laisure

DOUGLAS JAMES LAISURE, 74, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at home. Born May 29, 1951, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Clyde and Emily (Vavrock) Laisure. Doug graduated from Bellaire High School in 1969. He retired from working Security at Wheeling Island Casino.[Read More…]

Thomas Andrew Fijewski

THOMAS ANDREW FIJEWSKI, 83, of Weirton, WV passed away at his home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 18, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline (Lipan) Fijewski of 61 years, and their two children, Timothy (Denise) Fijewski, and Shari Fijewski. Tom was preceded in death[Read More…]