JOHN SMITH, JR., 78, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Country Club Manor Nursing Home in Steubenville, OH. Born January 11, 1948, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late John and Dorothy Elizabeth (Geho) Smith, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded[Read More…]
Obituaries
Jane Hilton Sizemore Parrish
JANE HILTON SIZEMORE PARRISH, 76, of Follansbee, WV passed away February 11, 2026, at Trinity West Hospital, Steubenville, OH. Jane was born November 14, 1949, in Buckhannon, WV to the late Genevieve Sue Malcomb Sizemore. Jane owned and operated Lasting Memories Florist in Follansbee, WV. In addition to her parents,[Read More…]
Donna Lou Mozingo
DONNA LOU MOZINGO, 71, of Weirton WV passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with her children by her side. She entered this world on November 29, 1954, in Wellsburg, WV, a beloved daughter of the late Harry and Eleanor Dennis Mozingo. Her life’s work was caring[Read More…]
Donald Wayne Acors
DONALD WAYNE ACORS, 76, of Weirton, WV died peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV. Born February 10, 1950, in Spotsylvania, VA a son of the late Marion and Phyllis (Brooks) Luck. Don was a veteran of the Navy having served during Desert Shield[Read More…]
Gary “Hoss” Lynn Hostuttler, Sr.
GARY “HOSS” LYNN HOSTUTTLER, SR., 81, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and friends at home on February 10, 2026. Gary was born on November 11, 1944, in Mannington, WV, to Wilburt and Mary Kathryn (Snodgrass) Hostuttler, one of seven children. Surviving Gary is his[Read More…]
Marcia Ellen (Reese) Tice
MARCIA ELLEN (REESE) TICE, 78, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Golden Oaks Residential Board and Care in Follansbee, WV. Marcia was born on August 1, 1947, in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Sikora) Reese. In addition to her parents,[Read More…]
Brian “Sandman” E. Sands
BRIAN “SANDMAN” E. SANDS, 60, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Mary Jane Brooks Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. Brian was born on July 6, 1965, Follansbee, WV. He was the son of the late James Sands and Dorothy (Swiger)[Read More…]
James Michael Benzo
JAMES MICHAEL BENZO, 88, of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his residence. James was born on April 2, 1937, in Follansbee, WV. He was the son of the late Michael Benzo and Helen (Shak) Benzo. James proudly served his country in the United States[Read More…]
David Hunt Kins
DAVID HUNT KINS, 76, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, after a recent illness at WVU Medicine, Wheeling Hospital. David was born on February 22, 1949. He was the son of the late Frank Kins and Nelda (Liming) Kins. David was a West Liberty State College[Read More…]
John Alan Vargo
JOHN ALAN VARGO, 59, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh, PA after a brief illness. He was born on December 8,1966 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Andrew John Vargo. John is survived by his mother, Nancy (Shultz) Vargo[Read More…]
