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…]
Obituaries
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…]
William Joseph “Joe” Heiserman
WILLIAM JOSEPH “JOE” HEISERMAN, 78, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville following a year-long battle with lung cancer. Born on April 15, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, Joe was one of four children born to William and Ruth McGuire Heiserman. He was[Read More…]
Virginia Odela “Ginny” Smith
VIRGINIA ODELA “GINNY” SMITH, 77, of Weirton, WV, passed away on July 27, 2025. Born on July 22, 1948, in Pennsboro, WV, Ginny was one of eight children born to the late Harry and Hattie Mae Cunningham Carr. Ginny was known for her infectious spirit, her fierce independence, and her[Read More…]
Randall “Randy” Scott Gamble, Sr.
RANDALL “RANDY” SCOTT GAMBLE, SR., 68, of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at his residence. Randy was born on June 25, 1957 in New Kensington, PA. He was the son of the late Fred and Geraldine A. (McCune) Gamble. Randy was a proud graduate of[Read More…]
Jeffrey Tyler Konnovitch
JEFFREY TYLER KONNOVITCH, 29, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, surrounded by loving company at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He will be remembered most for his perseverance, his resilience in life, and his precious, ever-present smile. He was born on September 22, 1995, at WMC[Read More…]
Angela Marie Taverne
ANGELA MARIE TAVERNE, 94, of Weirton, WV, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 2, 1931 in Canonsburg, PA, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Cerenzia Fragapane. She is preceded in death by her loving[Read More…]
Shelby Lynn Boynes Casto
SHELBY LYNN BOYNES CASTO, 66, of Wellsburg, WV passed away July 26, 2025, at Valley Hospice, Trinity West Hospital, Steubenville, OH. She was born November 29,1958 in Wheeling, WV to the late Melvin “Skip” and Alice “Pearl” Oxley Boynes. She worked in housekeeping at Bethany College. In addition to her[Read More…]
Charles Howard Stanley
CHARLES HOWARD STANLEY, 79, of Bethany, WV died peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center. Born September 19, 1945 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Warren Junice and Gladys Marie (Hardway) Stanley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister,[Read More…]