JOHN T. HODOR, 75, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, July 31, 2025 at home. He was born August 20, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Joseph Walter Hodor and Rose M. Rybalt Hodor. John was a graduate of Weir High School, before working at Weirton Steel Corporation. John[Read More…]
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Christina Rae Bash
CHRISTINA RAE BASH, 86, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center. Christina was born on February 25, 1939, in Wellsburg, WV a daughter of the late Arthur and Louise (Donley) Foltz, Sr. In addition to her parents,[Read More…]
Thomas Traffichini
THOMAS TRAFFICHINI, 76, of Weirton, WV passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 leaving behind a life marked by resilience, routine, and a unique, free-spirited nature that endeared him to those who knew him. Born on February 20, 1949, in Castel Frentano, Chieti, Italy, Tom made a life-changing journey at[Read More…]
Hubert “TD” Riggs, Jr.
HUBERT “TD” RIGGS, JR., 57, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Wednesday July 30, 2025 after a long battle with health complications. He was born on September 6, 1967, in Weirton, WV a son of the late Hubert “Pete” Sr and Wanda (Johnson) Riggs. In addition to his parents, he[Read More…]
Julia Ann Helba
JULIA ANN HELBA, 101, of Weirton, WV passed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Weirton Geriatric Center. She was born January 28, 1924 in Weirton, daughter of the late Michael and Mary Karaffa Lesko. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Helba (Jan. 1968); son, Mark Helba (Dec.[Read More…]
Courtney Christine Oxley
COURTNEY CHRISTINE OXLEY passed away July 29, 2025. She was born in Weirton, WV and known for her larger-than-life personality, contagious laughter, and fierce loyalty. Courtney did not walk into a room—she arrived. She was bold, boisterous, bubbly, and wore her spirit like a banner—unfiltered and fearless. She was loud—always[Read More…]
William Joseph “Joe” Heiserman
WILLIAM JOSEPH “JOE” HEISERMAN, 78, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville following a year-long battle with lung cancer. Born on April 15, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, Joe was one of four children born to William and Ruth McGuire Heiserman. He was[Read More…]
Virginia Odela “Ginny” Smith
VIRGINIA ODELA “GINNY” SMITH, 77, of Weirton, WV, passed away on July 27, 2025. Born on July 22, 1948, in Pennsboro, WV, Ginny was one of eight children born to the late Harry and Hattie Mae Cunningham Carr. Ginny was known for her infectious spirit, her fierce independence, and her[Read More…]
Randall “Randy” Scott Gamble, Sr.
RANDALL “RANDY” SCOTT GAMBLE, SR., 68, of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at his residence. Randy was born on June 25, 1957 in New Kensington, PA. He was the son of the late Fred and Geraldine A. (McCune) Gamble. Randy was a proud graduate of[Read More…]
Jeffrey Tyler Konnovitch
JEFFREY TYLER KONNOVITCH, 29, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, surrounded by loving company at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He will be remembered most for his perseverance, his resilience in life, and his precious, ever-present smile. He was born on September 22, 1995, at WMC[Read More…]