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HOWARD DABRAWSKY

Howard Edward Dabrawsky, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 15, 1947 in Glen Dale, WV. He graduated from Union High School on June 2, 1964. He enlisted with the US Army on January 10, 1966. Howard Dabrawsky, call sign Shaggy One Alpha, Sergeant E5 was a Crew Chief/Door Gunner with 7th Squadron 17th Air Calvary regiment, also known as the Ruthless Riders. His deployment to Vietnam was from October 9, 1967 to November 1968. He was stationed at Camp Enari, Plieku. During the Tet offensive, his unit ...

RAYMOND VAN KIRK SR.

Raymond Eugene Van Kirk, Sr., 92, of Wheeling, passed away on Sunday August 9, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1934 in Washington, PA son of the late, Earl H. and Myrtle M. (Dunkel) Van Kirk Sr. Ray was a Eagle Scout, Scout Master and Veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the rifle ...

H. MICHAEL HUCK

H. Michael Huck, age 68, of Wheeling, WV passed away Monday August 10, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born July 10, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Howard and Mary L. Murphy Huck. He enjoyed woodworking and working with any kind of tools. He was ...

JOHN CARUSO, SR.

John David Caruso Sr., age 52, of Moundsville, WV, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026. A visitation will be held Friday, August 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for family and friends at CARE Funeral Home in Moundsville, WV.

BARBARA MASON

Barbara Mason, 84, of Moundsville, WV, passed away peacefully in the night on August 11, 2026, at her home. She leaves behind a legacy of love, selflessness, generosity, and countless memories that will be treasured by her family and all who have had the privilege of knowing her. She was born June 26, 1942, in Moundsville, WV, the daughter of the late, Ivan and Hilda Wellman Blake. Barbara was a former assembly line worker with Marx Toy Plant, was a member of the Homemakers, Robert’s Ridge Bunco Club and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Barbara was a quilter and ...

MARJORIE HOOD

Marjorie Lee Hood, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Born on October 5, 1933, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, Marjorie lived a full and vibrant life, reaching the age of 92. Marjorie dedicated many years of ...