GEORGE KETTLEWELL
George Kettlewell
George Kettlewell, 75, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital.
He was born on February 5, 1951, in Wheeling, the son of the late Harold and Velma “Kitty” Lambert Kettlewell.
George was a retired steelworker from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and a member of the Warwood Veterans Association.
He is survived by his daughter, Lori (Kevin) Sullivan of Louisville, KY; his grandchildren, Kaden and Delaney Sullivan; his sisters, Judy (Michael) Braunlich and Kathleen (David) Eckman; and several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Select Specialty Hospital of Wheeling medical team for their support and care during George’s final days.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, 1025 Main St., Suite 811, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-232-6191) or the Wheeling Capitol Theatre, Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, 1226 Chapline St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-242-3144).
Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Ave., Wheeling (304-277- 2722).
Condolences may be made to the family at kepnerfuneral.com
