The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute evidence-based strength training exercise class for older adults. Most of the bodybuilding exercises are performed seated in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. As participants become stronger, they can advance to using heavier dumbbells to challenge themselves even[Read More…]
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Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Brooke County Library to Screen Documentary
Brooke County Public Library will host a screening of A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting, courtesy of GoodDocs, followed by a live panel discussion of individuals joining us via zoom, on February 4, 2025 from 12pm-2pm.On October 27, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, murdering[Read More…]
Helen Florine Singleton Blaskovich
HELEN FLORINE SINGLETON BLASKOVICH, 93, of Colliers, WV passed away January 26, 2025, at home. She was born November 14, 1931, in Brilliant, OH to the late John and Arletus Myers Singleton. She was an avid bowler who enjoyed bowling with her husband for over 60 years. In addition to[Read More…]
Charles Leroy Smith
CHARLES LEROY SMITH, 81, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. Born on July 21, 1943, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Roy J. and Eileen Mildred (Newton) Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death[Read More…]
Perry Wright Duckworth
PERRY WRIGHT DUCKWORTH, 78, of Weirton, WV, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 25, 2025. Born on August 6, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio, Perry was one of three children born to Clarence and Alice Wright Duckworth. Shortly after graduating from Weir High School in 1964, Perry was drafted[Read More…]
Olga Adams
OLGA ADAMS, 87, of Weirton, WV, a beloved mother, Yiayiá, sister, and educator, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born on June 1, 1937, in Steubenville, Ohio, she was one of three children born to Manolis “Mike” and Evangelia Kostarides Arnas. Olga was a[Read More…]
Geno Anthony Santangelo
GENO ANTHONY SANTANGELO, 89, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, in the care of Valley Hospice North in Steubenville, OH. Born on August 7, 1935, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Anthony and Flora (Maggi) Santangelo. In addition to his parents, Geno is preceded[Read More…]
Ray Paul Nicoloan
RAY PAUL NICOLOAN, 64, of Wellsburg WV died peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025 with his family by his side. Born on February 21, 1960 in Sculthorpe England, a son of the late Lenin Samuel and Doris Marie Brinson Nicoloan. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Gary[Read More…]
Mildred “Millie” I. Kush
MILDRED “MILLIE” I. KUSH, 85, of Weirton, WV, passed Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born November 16, 1939 in West Union, WV, daughter of the late Charles and Beulah Kimball Zeigler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 60 years,[Read More…]