PRISCILLA ANN SHIELDS, 85, of Weirton, WV, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1939 in Piney Fork, OH, daughter of the late William and Anna Tatar Grabits. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Ray Shields (2020); and[Read More…]

SYLVIA DELORES JONES, 88, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Weirton Geriatric Center. Born on August 15, 1936, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras a daughter of the late Arlmondo and Alicia (Agiuluz) Flores. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two[Read More…]

JOHN FOSTER PERKINS, 87, of Weirton, WV, passed away on November 13, 2024. Born on September 3, 1937, in Steubenville, OH, John was one of three children of the late Dallas and Marie Ward Perkins. A proud graduate of Steubenville Big Red High School in 1956, John remained a lifelong[Read More…]

BETTY LOU VIRTUE, 96, of Weirton, WV, passed Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at home. She was born June 6, 1928 in Hollidays Cove, daughter of the late William R. Moulds and Cora Mae Freshwater Moulds. Betty is also preceded in death by her husband, William R. “Bill” Virtue (1993). Betty[Read More…]

ROSEMARY LACROSS HAWKINS, 83, of Windsor Heights, WV passed away November 12, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born March 3, 1941, in Rush Run, OH to the late Tuson L. and June L. Coss LaCross. Rosemary was a waitress at Ernie’s Esquire for over 30 years and[Read More…]

PATSY ANN SAFFEL, 86, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at Brightwood Nursing Home. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Patsy was born on March 28, 1938, in Pennsboro, West Virginia, to the late Clint and Pearl Henthorn. She spent her early years growing up[Read More…]

DONALD R. HERSHBERGER, 88, of Weirton, WV, an award-winning band director and passionate music educator, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Born on December 22, 1935, in Thomas, WV, Don’s life was a testament to his love for music, his dedication to his students, and his profound impact on[Read More…]

JAMES CLARK HARE, 88, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Brightwood Center. Born on April 26, 1936, in Morgantown, WV, James was the beloved son of Charles and Lulu Forman Hare. A proud graduate of Morgantown High School, Class of 1954, James continued his[Read More…]

JAMES CLARKE, 77, of Weirton, WV passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on July 29, 1947, in Steubenville, he was the beloved son of Wilbur Dale and Maybeth Henry Clarke. James devoted 30 years of his life as a skilled mechanic[Read More…]

MARY BETH SMITH, 55, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Weirton, WV passed unexpectedly Friday, November 8, 2024 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She was born August 20, 1969 in Weirton, daughter of Betty Lemasters Riggs and the late Carl Riggs. Mary was a talented writer and novelist. She enjoyed[Read More…]