Obituaries and Tributes

Ronald McMullin Pilger Sr.

Ronald McMullin Pilger Sr.

Dec 10, 2024

Ronald McMullin Pilger Sr., 80, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on December 10, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center.  He was born on July 8, 1944 in Dade City, Florida.  He was preceded in death by one daughter Sandra Kay Martinez.  He is survived by two children Ronald McMullin Pilger Jr., and Marie Dow Bumbarger of Follansbee, eight grandchildren and 15...

Connie Marion Waryck

Connie Marion Waryck

Dec 10, 2024

Connie Marion Waryck, 63, of Bellaire, OH passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2024 at EORH surrounded by family. Connie was born on May 15,1961 to the late Amos and Ruth (White) Doty. She is also preceded in death by her brother Bob White. She enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling, any type of pet show, or cooking show that was on...

Marjorie "Sitto" Ann Monsour

Marjorie "Sitto" Ann Monsour

Dec 8, 2024

Marjorie "Sitto" Ann Monsour, 73, of Canonsburg, PA, passed away on December 8, 2024 at AGH in Pittsburgh. She was born on April 18, 1951 to the late Clarence and Blanche (Fife) Wright.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Anthony Richard Monsour, and step mother Cathy Wright.  Sitto as she was affectionately referred to by family, loved...

Darrin "Itsy" Maupin

Darrin "Itsy" Maupin

Dec 8, 2024

Darrin Cecil Hayes Maupin, better known as Itsy, 53, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, on December 8, 2024 with Misty, his loving wife, by his side. He fought a courageous battle against advanced stage pancreatic cancer for 21 months. 

 He was born on February 5, 1971 to the late Donald Sr. and Nellie (Bennington) Maupin. Born and raised...

Charles Albert Cook

Charles Albert Cook

Dec 6, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Albert Cook, 69, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on December 6, 2024 at home unexpectedly. He was born on December 19, 1954 to the late Thomas Richard and Dorothy (Murphy) Cook. Charlie was a Graduate of Brook High School, he drove trucks for Tukash Trucking, Schwartz Trucking, Ferletto Steel, and worked at Koppers right out of high school,...

David Anthony Busatti

David Anthony Busatti

Dec 5, 2024

David Anthony Busatti, 62, of Steubenville, OH passed away on December 5, 2024 unexpectedly.  He was born on June 2, 1962 to the late Hiram and Lillian (Przybysz) Busatti.  David was a CFO for multiple Hospital Corporation of America Hospitals.  David loved his children, golfing and biking.   He is survived by two children Lilly Kaye Busatti and Camden Busatti both...

John William Rayburn "Johnny Ray"

John William Rayburn "Johnny Ray"

Dec 4, 2024

John William Rayburn "Johnny Ray", 74, of Steubenville, OH passed away on December 4, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born on July 21, 1950 to the late Boyd William "Bill" Rayburn and Jeannine (Naughton) Rayburn Pawelczyk, also preceded in death by step father Casimir Pawelczyk. He was in the plumbers and Pipefitters Local 495 and a Navy Veteran. He...

Ronald Earl Swiger

Ronald Earl Swiger

Dec 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Earl Swiger (Ron) announce his passing. He peacefully passed away on December 2, 2024 at the age of 78. Surrounded by his family.  Ron was a man of ingenuity, creativity and a tinkerer at heart. He was a collector of many things and had a passion for creating ponds stocked...

Connie Frances Proger

Connie Frances Proger

Nov 29, 2024

Connie Frances Proger, 61, of Mingo Jct. OH passed away on November 29, 2024 at home unexpectedly. She was born on September 12, 1963 to the late Anthony "Tony" Zapko and Emma (Butler) Proger. She is also preceded in death by brother Mark Proger. She is survived by two children Michael Proger and Bret Schulte both of Mingo Jct. two...

Terry Lee Sheets

Terry Lee Sheets

Nov 25, 2024

Terry Lee Sheets, 57, of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Wheeling, WV, passed away on November 25, 2024 at her home unexpectedly. She was born on June 21, 1967 to the late John and Shirley (Myers) Sheets. She is also preceded in death by one sister Donna Lee Sheets. She is survived by two sons James Jordan Janeczko of Wheeling, and...

Diane Louise Bernard

Diane Louise Bernard

Nov 25, 2024

Diane Louise Bernard, 72, of Hopedale formerly of Wintersville went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1952 to the late Donald R. Sr. and Margaret (Timlin) Bernard. She is also preceded in death by one niece Lisa Marie Gualtiere. Diane was a member of Blessed Sacrament and loved all of her...

Arla Kay Lucas

Arla Kay Lucas

Nov 24, 2024

Arla Kay Lucas, 55, of Shadyside, OH passed away on November 24, 2024 at home unexpectedly. She was born on November 4, 1968 to the late Ronald and Paula (Szczepanski) Bernasek. Arla was a happy loving friend that everyone loved. She loved her family, enjoyed the outdoors, shopping, her cat Esme, and her daughter. She was a 1987 graduate of...

Marcella Ann Gooding

Marcella Ann Gooding

Nov 19, 2024

Marcella Ann Gooding, 87, of Wheeling, WV passed away on November 19, 2024 at Seneca Rehabilitation Hospital.  She was born on April 3, 1937 to the late Bill and Clara Bell (Craven) Lyus.  Marcella was an a waitress most of her life as well as a dietary aid.  She leaves behind her two children Mary Ann Scott of Wheeling, and...

Perry (Pete) Richard Nanney Sr.

Perry (Pete) Richard Nanney Sr.

Nov 19, 2024

Perry (Pete) Richard Nanney, Sr., 81, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on November 19, 2024.  He was born June 15, 1943 in Wheeling, WV; son of the late Ralph and Thora (Honaker) Nanney.  Pete enlisted in the Army in April of 1964 and served as a radio operator.  Pete was a retired Ironworker. He spent over thirty years working as...

Martin "Toad" Floyd Horner

Martin "Toad" Floyd Horner

Nov 14, 2024

Martin Floyd Horner "Toad", 71 passed away Nov. 14, 2024 at Valley Hospice Care Center North surrounded by family and friends.  He was the son of the Late George Horner, Rochester, NY and Marge (Bleau) Horner, Richmond, OH.  Martin was an Air Force Veteran.   He was a member of Mt. Zion Apostolic Church Follansbee, WV.  He was a truck...

Richard Alan Robbins Sr.

Richard Alan Robbins Sr.

Nov 9, 2024

Richard Alan Robbins Sr., 70, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on November 9, 2024 at Liza's Place surrounded by family. He was born on March 27, 1954 to the late Elwood Kenneth and Anne (Kissel) Robbins. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School, he worked for many years at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel (Martins Ferry), and was a Police...

Thomas "Strohs" Michael Strohmeyer

Thomas "Strohs" Michael Strohmeyer

Nov 9, 2024

Thomas "Strohs" Michael Strohmeyer, 51, of Tiltonsville, OH formerly of Mingo Jct., passed away at home on November 9, 2024 surrounded by family.  He was born on November 1, 1973 to the late Thomas G. and Elsie (DiFabbio) Strohmeyer.  He is also preceded in death by one brother Robert Strohmeyer.  He was a 1992 graduate from Mingo High School and...

Darlene Sue Miles

Darlene Sue Miles

Nov 8, 2024

Darlene Sue Miles, 71, of Wheeling, WV, passed away at home with her husband Alec "Cannon" Miles by her side on November 8, 2024.  She was born on October 26, 1952 to the late Roy Lee and Mary Louise (          ) Haught.  She is also preceded by two sisters Bonnie Jean Walker and Mary Jo Oktabetz,...

Michael "Herb" Herbert Achhammer Jr.

Michael "Herb" Herbert Achhammer Jr.

Nov 3, 2024

Michael "Herb" Herbert Achhammer Jr.,83 of Wintersville, passed away on November 3, 2024 at home with his family by his side.  He was born on July 14, 1941 to the late Michael Herbert Sr. and Ella Marie (Jones) Achhammer.  

Herb drove most of his life, a bus driver, for enterprise,  on the open road as a truck driver, and  "Coach...

Ronald "Pob" Anthony Pobolish

Ronald "Pob" Anthony Pobolish

Oct 28, 2024

Ronald Anthony "Pob" Pobolish, 76, of Moundsville, WV, formerly of Dillonvale, OH passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024 with the love of his life, Laurie Pobolish, by his side. He was born on June 10, 1948 to the late Tony and Julia (Dzigielewski) Pobolish. He leaves behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Ron wore many different "Hats"...