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The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO by Fannie Flagg. “Fannie Flagg once said that what the world needs now is a good laugh. And that is what she gives us in these thirty warmhearted, often[Read More…]

Howard Wilson Gooden, Sr.

HOWARD WILSON GOODEN, SR., 78, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at PAM Hospital in Oakdale, PA. He was born on January 17, 1947, in Elkins, WV a son of the late Glenville Merl and Thelma Grace (Powley) Gooden. In addition to his parents, he is[Read More…]

Joseph Michael Kurcina

JOSEPH MICHAEL KURCINA, 73 of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born August 19, 1952, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Michael Joseph and Angeline (Berarducci) Kurcina. He graduated from Brooke High School in 1971. Joe retired from[Read More…]

Bob Wharton

BOB WHARTON, 71, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bart and Wilma Wharton, as well as siblings, Linda Waide, Denise Decker, and Bartlett Wharton Jr. He was a devoted husband, father, and “Gbob,” who[Read More…]

Lorraine Gale Balon

LORRAINE GALE BALON, 76, of Weirton, WV, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1948, in Weirton, one of four children to the late Frank and Myrtle Ballard Lemley. She was a graduate of Weir High School and during her senior[Read More…]

Jerry Lee Adams

JERRY LEE ADAMS, 78, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 with his family by his side at Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH under the care of Valley Hospice. Jerry was born on July 27, 1947 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Lloyd and[Read More…]

David E. “Butch” Henry

DAVID E. “BUTCH” HENRY, 85, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away in the comfort of his home on August 22, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Eugene Henry and Betty Lee (McGuire) Henry. He is survived by his long time companion, Sara Hill; three children and their[Read More…]