Obituaries

Joshua Michael Allas

JOSHUA MICHAEL ALLAS passed away on December 20, 2022, in Zebulon, North Carolina. Josh was born on April 18, 1974, in Weirton, West Virginia to Michael Allas and Mary Catherine Olenick Allas. A graduate of Steubenville Big Red, Josh had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing,[Read More…]

George Bruce Ollila

GEORGE BRUCE OLLILA, 73, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. George was born on May 30, 1949 in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of the late George Ollila and Delores (Fetty) Ollila. George served in the United States[Read More…]

Sally Mathieson Caseman

SALLY MATHIESON CASEMAN, 82, formerly of Purcellville, VA, died on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in Leesburg, Virginia. Born Thursday, August 22, 1940, in Steubenville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Mathieson and the late Marjorie Briscoe Mathieson.Sally was predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years,[Read More…]

Jackie Earl Rice

JACKIE EARL RICE, 84, of Weirton, WV went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was born on February 23, 1938, in Wetzel County to Virgil and Goldie Mary Williams Rice. On October 6, 1965, he married Ruby Showalter. Shortly after their marriage they move to[Read More…]

Michael Douglas Gordon

MICHAEL DOUGLAS GORDON, 71, passed away December 20, 2022, at Weirton Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Weirton WV, he was born March 29, 1951, to the late Theodore “Ted” and Mary Gordon. He is survived by his loving daughter Amanda (Matt) Gordon-Allard, his faithful German Shepherd Fritz; five sisters[Read More…]

Natalie Ann Battista

NATALIE ANN BATTISTA, 94 of Weirton, WV passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Grace Cottage at Serra Village, Weirton, WV. She was born February 29, 1928, in Weirton, WV, the daughter of the late Lindsey and Helen Shakley Groves. She was also preceded in death by her former husband[Read More…]

Phillip Nelson Joyner

PHILLIP NELSON JOYNER, 70, of Weirton, WV died peacefully at his home on the evening of December 20, 2022. Phillip was born on April 7, 1952, in Plymouth, Michigan one of seven children born to James and Shirley Williams Joyner. On May 16, 1997, Phil married Marcy Bohon. After they[Read More…]

Robert Leon Gear

ROBERT LEON GEAR, 66, of Valley Grove, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his residence. Robert was born on November 3, 1956 in Elkins, WV. He was the son of Leon and Lura (White) Gear of West Liberty, WV. Robert was United Methodist by denomination of faith.[Read More…]

Gary Lee Bara

GARY LEE BARA, 68, of Weirton, WV passed away on December 8, 2022. Gary was born on September 5, 1954, one of four children born to Alexander and Betty Jane Dewitt Bara. A 1972 graduate of Weir High School, Gary worked as a foreman for Weirton Bandag, a parts manager[Read More…]

Robert Mack McKee

ROBERT MACK MCKEE, 79, of Wellsburg, WV passed away December 13, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born September 22, 1943 in Beech Bottom, WV. He worked for Windsor Coal Mine, where he retired after being the Local Union president for nine years. He was also a Marine Veteran serving[Read More…]