BECKY LOUISE ERNEST, lovingly known to all as “Bubba,” passed away in Wheeling, West Virginia, at the age of 66 on November 1, 2025 around 2:30 p.m. Born and raised in Wheeling, Becky was a woman whose heart overflowed with love, laughter, and warmth. She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,[Read More…]
Obituaries
Genevieve “Gen” Josephine Rumora
GENEVIEVE (GEN) JOSEPHINE RUMORA, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on October 31, 2025, at Serra Manor in Weirton, WV. She was born on January 3, 1930, in Weirton to Frank and Victoria Bialkowski Waszak. Gen was a proud lifelong resident of Weirton and cherished her roots[Read More…]
Harold Hilton Craft
HAROLD HILTON CRAFT, 88, passed away on October 23, 2025. Born on March 3, 1937, in New Bethlehem, PA, he was a son of the late Russell Vincent and Savilla May Craft (Schrecengost). Harold was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Craft, and a stepson, Larry Cain. Harold[Read More…]
Joseph Concetto Buttle
JOSEPH CONCETTO BUTTLE, 68, of Steubenville, OH, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Harvey, Illinois, Joe called many places home over the years — from Las Vegas to Colorado Springs, and finally Ohio. At 18, Joe began working at Silver[Read More…]
Brian Don Berry, Sr.
BRIAN DON BERRY, SR., 81, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Fairmont, WV, Don lived and raised his family in Bridgeport before settling in Weirton, where he spent the last 20 years of his life enjoying retirement.[Read More…]
Jayme “Jay” D. Spence
JAYME “JAY” D. SPENCE, 65, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Weirton, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born November 13, 1959, in Weirton, he was the son of the late Daniel O. Spence and Janet Mary Ann Struzik Spence. He[Read More…]
Shirley Mae Willis Ryniawec
SHIRLEY MAE WILLIS RYNIAWEC, 80, of Wheeling, WV passed away October 22, 2025, at home. She was born February 16, 1945, in Wellsburg, WV to the late Elmer and Ruth Martin Willis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her son Nick Ryniawec; a brother, Larry Willis; three[Read More…]
Jess “A.F.” Allen Frederick Black III
JESS “A.F.” ALLEN FREDERICK BLACK III, 64, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA. Jess was born on December 30, 1960 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of late Jess Allen Frederick Black Sr. and Martha Lee (Robinson) Black. Jess was[Read More…]
Vivian Lucille Mansberger Tarr
VIVIAN LUCILLE MANSBERGER TARR, 97, of Weirton, WV, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 20, 2025, surrounded by her children, in hospice care at Liza’s Place in Wheeling. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Arlie R. Mansberger and Mary Mildred (“Mamie”) Smith Mansberger,[Read More…]
Gary Michael Lewis
GARY MICHAEL LEWIS, 71, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. He was born on August 9, 1954, in Weirton, WV, to Dorothy Joan and Harry Milton Lewis. He graduated from Marshall University in 1977. After moving to Tampa, Florida, Gary built a successful career in sales.[Read More…]
