SUZANNE CATHERINE MASON, 96, of Weirton WV passed away on August 4, 2025 at home with her son and daughters with her. She was born on June 14, 1929, a daughter of Irish immigrants, the late Thomas and Catherine Gallagher McElwain. She grew up in a loving family with six[Read More…]
Obituaries
Sabell (Chalfant) Metzger
SABELL (CHALFANT) METZGER, 102, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the Weirton Geriatric Center. Isabell was born on July 6, 1923 in Fayette City, PA. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Chalfant and Jane “Jean” (Legg) Chalfant. After graduating from high school,[Read More…]
Beatrice Jane Reffitt
BEATRICE JANE REFFITT, 78, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 17, 1946, in Buckhannon, WV a daughter of the late Earl Perrine and Madeline Ruth Taylor. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in[Read More…]
Deborah Kay Price
DEBORAH KAY PRICE, 74, a beloved mother, sister, and dedicated nurse, left this world on August 2, 2025. Born on January 28, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, Deborah was a daughter of Robert and Shirley Klein Smith. A compassionate, caring professional, Deborah devoted over thirty years of her life to the[Read More…]
John T. Hodor
JOHN T. HODOR, 75, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, July 31, 2025 at home. He was born August 20, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Joseph Walter Hodor and Rose M. Rybalt Hodor. John was a graduate of Weir High School, before working at Weirton Steel Corporation. John[Read More…]
Christina Rae Bash
CHRISTINA RAE BASH, 86, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center. Christina was born on February 25, 1939, in Wellsburg, WV a daughter of the late Arthur and Louise (Donley) Foltz, Sr. In addition to her parents,[Read More…]
Thomas Traffichini
THOMAS TRAFFICHINI, 76, of Weirton, WV passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 leaving behind a life marked by resilience, routine, and a unique, free-spirited nature that endeared him to those who knew him. Born on February 20, 1949, in Castel Frentano, Chieti, Italy, Tom made a life-changing journey at[Read More…]
Hubert “TD” Riggs, Jr.
HUBERT “TD” RIGGS, JR., 57, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Wednesday July 30, 2025 after a long battle with health complications. He was born on September 6, 1967, in Weirton, WV a son of the late Hubert “Pete” Sr and Wanda (Johnson) Riggs. In addition to his parents, he[Read More…]
Julia Ann Helba
JULIA ANN HELBA, 101, of Weirton, WV passed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Weirton Geriatric Center. She was born January 28, 1924 in Weirton, daughter of the late Michael and Mary Karaffa Lesko. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Helba (Jan. 1968); son, Mark Helba (Dec.[Read More…]
Courtney Christine Oxley
COURTNEY CHRISTINE OXLEY passed away July 29, 2025. She was born in Weirton, WV and known for her larger-than-life personality, contagious laughter, and fierce loyalty. Courtney did not walk into a room—she arrived. She was bold, boisterous, bubbly, and wore her spirit like a banner—unfiltered and fearless. She was loud—always[Read More…]