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Gina R. Hukill

GINA R. HUKILL, 62, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, June 25, 2026 at AHN Wexford Hospital. She was born January 15, 1964 in Weirton, daughter of the late Gerald “Jerry” Brunner and the late Patricia Ann “Patty” McMillan Brunner. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Greg Brunner,[Read More…]

Patricia A. Kuprowicz (Schoolcraft)

PATRICIA A. KUPROWICZ (SCHOOLCRAFT), 80, a resident of New Manchester, WV passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2026 after a sudden illness. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Schoolcraft, mother, Geraldine Schoolcraft (Protzman), and brother, Jay Schoolcraft. Surviving are her husband, Daniel Kuprowicz, son, Nicholas Kuprowicz, daughter-in-law,[Read More…]

Harry Marshall Wilson, Jr.

HARRY MARSHALL WILSON, JR., 81, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Born on June 17, 1945, in Fairmont, West Virginia, Harry was one of two children born to the late Harry M. Wilson, Sr. and Lillian Kincaid Wilson. He[Read More…]

Ronald Kay Michael

RONALD KAY MICHAEL, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, who left this world on June 23, 2026. Born on December 6, 1950, in Paris, Pennsylvania, Ronald made his home in Weirton, West Virginia, where he influenced the lives of many with his warm smile and compassionate[Read More…]

Emma Elizabeth Cross

EMMA ELIZABETH CROSS, 91, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Woodland Hills Assisted Living in Weirton, WV. Born December 13, 1934, in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Willie and Mary (Jones) Reed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by[Read More…]

Barbara Jo Postlethwait

BARBARA JO POSTLETHWAIT, 88, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Orchards in Chester, WV. Born November 2, 1937, in Independence, PA a daughter of the late Jesse and Helen (Martin) Hall. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her loving[Read More…]

Robin Rae Lahita

ROBIN RAE LAHITA, 67, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born January 25, 1959, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Jean (Caldwell) Lahita. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by[Read More…]

David G. Himmelrick

DAVID G. HIMMELRICK, 88, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Darby Glenn Nursing Home in Hilliard, Ohio. Born on May 3, 1938, in Sanko, Wetzel County, West Virginia, David was the son of the late Norman G. Himmelrick and Wanda V. Oliver Himmelrick. In[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I am always happy when readers write in about their encounters with nature. Encounters with butterflies in particular. Locally, more than one person has seen more butterflies in their yards.Have you seen new ones in your yard this year? This year has been fabulous for fritillaries![Read More…]

WVU Announces President’s List

Mary Jane Yanchak of Morgantown, WV has been named to the President’s List at West Virginia University for the fall and spring 2025-2026 semesters. Yanchak is a freshman majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology and the granddaughter of Shirley Yanchak of Windsor Heights.To see other students who earned honors from your[Read More…]