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JOSEPH MICHAEL EMERY

Joseph Michael Emery, 84, of Moundsville, WV. passed away Thursday October 16, 2025, at Liza’s Place. Mike was born June 29, 1941 in Moundsville, WV, son of the late Clarence and Ruby Hartley Emery. Mike was a Christian by faith. A Veteran of the United States Army. Mike was a coal miner for many years; Mike also was the owner & operator of Emery Mobile Home Parts & Hardware where he dedicated over 40 years of service for the residents of Marshall County. Preceded in death by siblings, Eilene Emery, Dorothy Ebert, Jean Finnegan, Helen McMasters, Hubert Emery and William Emery. ...

MARK ALAN WHITLATCH

Mark Alan Whitlatch, 66, died on October 23, 2025. He was born on April 7, 1959. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To: Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists, Wheeling. www.carechapel.com

SHIRLEY RYNIAWEC

Shirley Mae Willis Ryniawec, 80, of Wheeling, WV passed away October 22, 2025, at home. She was born February 16, 1945, in Wellsburg, WV to the late Elmer and Ruth Martin Willis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her son Nick Ryniawec, a brother Larry Willis, three sisters Betty McVicker, Margaret Willis Miller, Dolores (Jane) Willis Baker, two grandsons Michael Willis and Nick “Hoss” Ryniawec who was waiting for her as she entered Heaven’s Gates. She is survived by her husband Mike Ryniawec, three sons Tim (Rhonda) Ryniawec, Dave (Eleanor) Ryniawec both of ...

IRENE BICKMEIER

Irene Palmerina (Paolucci) Bickmeier, 96, of Bellaire Ohio passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at Continuous Care Center in Wheeling, West Virginia. Born on October 29, 1928, in Benwood, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sabina (Fabrizio) Paolucci. Irene dedicated ...

JOAN WEEKLY

Joan Margaret Weekly, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in Moundsville, West Virginia, at the age of 95. Born on June 15, 1930, in Triadelphia, West Virginia, Joan lived a life filled with love, dedication, and ...

BRENDA LIPSCOMB

Brenda Sharon (Spry) Lipscomb, 82, of Wheeling, passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025. She was born February 25, 1943 in Logan, WV, daughter of the late James Wetzel and Treasie Marie Mullins Spry. Brenda was a Methodist and was retired. She was a cook at many different restaurants both in Wheeling and in Virginia and was a hairdresser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Lipscomb; brother, James Spry and sister Bertha Spry. Surviving are a son, William “Bill” J. (Debbie) Lipscomb of Navarre, FL; daughter, Treasa M. Lipscomb of ...