Obituaries

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…]

Bonnie Lee Kerr

BONNIE LEE KERR, 82 of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. She was born on November 6, 1943, in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Roth) Clark. In addition to[Read More…]

Uneak Ann Jaquae White

UNEAK ANN JAQUAE WHITE, 30, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 13, 1995, a daughter of Jessica Viderman of Wellsburg, WV and Michael J. White of OH. She is preceded in death by her[Read More…]

John Pavel, Jr.

JOHN PAVEL, JR., 73, of Weirton, WV, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center. John was born on June 16, 1952, in Weirton, WV, to the late John S. Pavel, Sr. “Sonny Paul” and Sophie Francis (Koniski) Pavel. John was a graduate of Weir High School and[Read More…]

Meaghan Louise (Ray) Collins

MEAGHAN LOUISE (RAY) COLLINS, 38, of Follansbee, WV, passed suddenly on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at WVU Medicine – J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Meaghan was born on September 24, 1987 in Dodge City Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Teresa (Ray) Seachris. Meaghan was a devoted mother, partner,[Read More…]

Linda Ellen Jones

LINDA ELLEN JONES, 69, of Weirton, WV, passed peacefully to her rest on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Hope Cottage, Serra Village Retirement Community in Weirton: an inspiration to all as she maintained her faith and indomitable spirit throughout her multi- year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born February[Read More…]

Emma Jean Robinson

EMMA JEAN ROBINSON, 85, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born October 30, 1940, in Weirton, WV, to Peter and Mary Blasczak. She lived a life defined by love for her family and a quiet strength that carried those around her.[Read More…]

Sherry Elaine Hart Coleman

SHERRY ELAINE HART COLEMAN, 60, of Wellsburg, WV passed away December 14, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born June 30, 1965, in Parkersburg, WV to Ronald and Loretta Hart. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son Joshua Coleman and her[Read More…]