Obituaries and Tributes

Nov 9, 2026

Robert Leslie Holpp, 79, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away at home on November 9, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on October 10, 1947, in Wheeling.

Robert was a hardworking man who devoted much of his life to providing for his family. He served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 as an avionics...

Nov 6, 2026

Doreen Ann Crell, born on February 4, 1967, in Red Bank, New Jersey, passed away from natural causes on November 6, 2026, at UPMC Trinity West.

Doreen will be remembered as a happy, fun-loving, and outgoing woman with a child’s heart and a deep love for her family. She valued smiles above all things and had a wonderful way of bringing...

Nov 8, 2026

Todd Allen Bowers, 55, passed away on November 8, 2026, due to complications of cancer. He was born on May 3, 1971, in Trinity West.

Todd graduated from Steubenville High School with the Class of 1989 and went on to work for the I.T.S. Company. He was known as an outgoing man and was often the life of the party, bringing...

Nov 7, 2026

Rev. Lawrence Harvey Boop, known to many as Larry, died on November 7, 2026, at Aultman Hospital. He was 97.

Born on April 15, 1929, in Renovo, Pennsylvania, Rev. Boop lived a long life shaped by faith, work, family, and simple pleasures that brought him close to those around him. He served in the United States Army, an important chapter in...

Nov 6, 2026

Leonard Clarke Riggs, lovingly known as “Gus,” passed away on November 6, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on August 30, 1964, in Steubenville, Ohio, and will be remembered with deep affection for his quirky spirit, his big heart, and the orneriness that made him unforgettable to those who knew and loved him.

Gus graduated from Indian Creek High School,...

Nov 5, 2026

Dale William Gaynor Jr., 74, of Pine Grove, WV, passed away on November 5, 2026, at WVU Wheeling Hospital. 

 Born and raised in Weirton, WV, Dale was the son of Rosemary Gaynor and the late Dale William Gaynor Sr. He dedicated 43 years of his career to Weirton Steel, where he worked as an electrician in both the BOP and Tin...

Nov 4, 2026

Nov 2, 2026

William “Billy” Ellsworth McNemar, 83, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away at home on November 2, 2026. He was born on October 16, 1943, in Unionport, Ohio, to Delbert E. McNemar and Alice M. McNemar.

Bill was a 1962 graduate of Wayne High School. He went on to build a long working life with Pepsi Cola in Wintersville, where he worked first...

Oct 29, 2026

Kathie Louise Francis, lovingly known to many as “Mamma Dukes,” passed away in Wheeling, West Virginia, on October 29, 2026, due to complications of cancer. She was born on August 11, 1956, in Tazewell, Virginia.

Kathie was known and loved by everyone who had the blessing of crossing her path. She was funny, understanding, and deeply caring, a woman with a...

Oct 29, 2026

Ralph Patrick McGraw, lovingly known as “Pawpaw,” passed away of natural causes on October 29, 2026, at Trinity West. He was born on December 15, 1961, in Steubenville, Ohio.

Ralph will be remembered as a trustworthy man with a big teddy bear heart. He was ornery, full of dark humor, and stubborn, yet he was also very loving. He was known...

Oct 23, 2026

Debra Sue Soles, born Debra Sue (Carroll), passed away on October 23, 2026, at U.P.M.C. Presby. She was born on February 7, 1959, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, and lived a life that was full of spirit, candor, devotion to family, and a sense of humor all her own.

Debra was fun-loving and memorable in every way. She had the energy...

Oct 22, 2026

Carolyn June Bever, born Carolyn June Roberts, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 22, 2026, in Weirton, West Virginia. She was 83. Born on December 27, 1942, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, Carolyn lived a life marked by devotion to her family, steadfast work, generous love, and a style all her own.

A graduate of Mingo High School’s Class of...

Oct 22, 2026

Amy Marie Jones passed away on October 22, 2026, at Liza's Place. She was born on June 25, 1973, in Ravenna, Ohio.

Amy was a graduate of Ravenna High School, Class of 1991. She later graduated college with an Associate in Medical Assisting. Her work included cleaning and home health, and she cared for people in ways that reflected her giving...

Oct 18, 2026

Dennis Grimm, 79, of Wheeling, WV. passed away on October 18, 2026 at home with his family. He passed away with his oldest son at his side. His grandchildren prepared him for his peaceful transition. He was born on March 4th, 1947. Dennis was a kind, loving, and hardworking man whose warmth and caring spirit touched the lives of everyone...

Oct 15, 2026

Elisha Ann Tennant, 68, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on October 15, 2026 at Liza's surrounded by family. 

She was born on April 22, 1958 to the late Paul and Margart (Fowler) Baker.  Proceeding her in death are her daughter Kelsey Bargineer, one brother Richie and sister-in law Judy Baker.  She is survived by one daughter Shelby Hamilton and Fiancée' (Brandon...

Oct 15, 2026

Shirley Ann Forrester, 85, of Wheeling, WV passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV.

She was born July 1, 1941 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Rose Leja Forrester of Wheeling, WV.

She was a retired employee of the former Wheeling Closure and an Episcopalian by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Oct 13, 2026

Carson Edgar Stevens Sr., affectionately known as “Buster,” passed away on October 13, 2026, at Country Club Manor after a long battle with liver disease. He was born on May 31, 1953, in Bellaire, Ohio.

Mr. Stevens served his country in the United States Army for four years, including service in the 101st Airborne Division. After returning home, he went on...

Oct 12, 2026

Candice Kay Gulick, lovingly known as “Hoot,” passed away on October 12, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North. She was 52. Born on December 16, 1973, in Steubenville, Ohio, Candice lived with a free spirit and a care-free nature that left a lasting impression on the people who knew and loved her.

Candice attended Millers Port High School in Buckeye...

Oct 11, 2026

Donald Howard Lucas passed away at home on October 11, 2026, due to natural causes. He was born on February 5, 1945, in Glendale, West Virginia.

Donald will be remembered as a man of faith who devoted many years of his life to ministry. A high school graduate, he served as a Pentecostal pastor and ministered in Peterstown, West Virginia, and...

Oct 9, 2026

Mark Steven Garza, 69 of Steubenville, Ohio. July 30, 1957- October 9, 2026 Survived and loved by his mother Doris (Honea) Yost of Sebring, FL, sisters Linda (Clyde) O'Dell of Mingo Junction, and Kathy (George)Ridenour of Sebring Fl, bonus sisters Susan (Duke) Jordan and Kathy Reed of Follansbee, nieces Laurie (Lonnie) Shepard, Julie (John) Haner, Carrie (Tyler) Benzel, Heather (Bo)...