SOPHIA BROWN
Sophia Brown, 103, of Wheeling, WV, passed away at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
She was born December 15, 1922; the daughter of the late George and Sophia (Kivko) Scherbo.
Sophia was the co-owner of the Victoria Theater; attended the Moundsville Russian Orthodox Church and Moundsville High School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Nile Brown; brother, Steve Scherbo; five sisters, Mary Scherbo, Helen Baker, Anna McCulleon, Julia Riesbeck, Melania Simon.
Survivors include daughter, Merry Joy Jaeger of Wheeling: son, Earl Nile Brown, Jr. of Wheeling; five grandchildren, Wendy, T.J., Misty, Jessica and Scott; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 26th from 9am-11am at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave. Moundsville, WV with funeral service to follow with Rev. Russel Buchanan officiating.
Interment at Riverview Cemetery in Moundsville to follow.
Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com
