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JOANNE DREMAK

Joanne Vidic Dremak, 95, resident of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling, WV. She was born in Wheeling on August 17, 1930, daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Matos Vidic. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Edward William Dremak. A business woman as well as a homemaker, Joanne handled the daily business affairs of both their farm and rental property. Catholic by faith, Joanne loved to paint and play bingo and bunco. She also had a sweet tooth for ice cream. Joanne is survived by her children, Suzanne Beck ...

BURIAL HOLMES

Burial “Bo” Holmes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on May 9, 1939, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, Bo lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his community. Private family services will be held at the convenience of the family, honoring Bo’s wishes for a quiet farewell surrounded by those he loved most. Altmeyer Funeral Home.

LAURIE SHAFFER

Laurie Anne Shaffer, 63, resident of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at home. She was born in Wheeling on August 8, 1962, daughter of Clara June Wilhelm Shaffer and the late Carl Roger Shaffer. Laurie was a former employee at WesBanco for 25 years, and worked as a cashier for five years at Tractor Supply. Surviving besides her mother is her stepfather, Clarence Wood; her sisters, Cindy Fitzpatrick and her husband, Tom, and Janet Blacker and her husband, Craig; two nieces, Sarah Fitzpatrick and Kayla Lendon and her husband, Justin; five great-nieces and ...

“COACH” MYLES BERNARD WITCHEY

“Coach” Myles Bernard Witchey has run the clock out in the championship game and has taken his final checkered flag. He left this earth at 94 years of age on May 8, 2025. Born December 19, 1930, in Shortcreek, OH to the late Walter and Hazel Mae (Reed) Witchey both of Belmont, Ohio. He ...

DUANE GODDARD

Duane Goddard, 81, of Sardis, OH, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home. He was born November 27, 1943, in Sardis, OH, a son of the late Averon and Bertha Martie Goodard. He was a retired teacher of 30 years at River High School in the Switzerland of Ohio School District and a ...

FRED CHAMBERS

Fred T. Chambers, 82 of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Wellsburg, WV passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his residence under the care of his family. Viewing on Monday from 2-7 PM and Tuesday from 10 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11 AM at the James Funeral Home, Follansbee, WV (304)527-1717 with Rev. Dr. Thaddaeus B. Allen, officiating. Interment will follow at Kadesh Chapel Cemetery, Beech Bottom, WV. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Fred’s memory to the West Liberty University Basketball or Baseball Teams or Halifax Health Hospice, C/o James ...