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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 ...

RICHARD MIDEI

Richard Allen Midei, 78, of Rayland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2026. Rick is survived by his wife, Mary Jo (Spanner) Midei; his son, Jeremy Midei; his daughter-in-law, Arrin (Niedenthal) Midei; and his beloved granddaughter, Alexandra Midei. He is also survived by ...

JOHN WAGNER JR.

John Pershing Wagner Jr., 73, passed away on July 10, 2026, in Los Angeles, California, from complications from Parkinson's disease. John was born on December 12, 1952, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to John and Neltje Wagner. John attended Ritchie Elementary and graduated from Wheeling High ...

ALLAN KETZELL II

Allan Godfrey Ketzell II, 81, of Brookside, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 22, 1945, in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Allan Godfrey Ketzell I and Virginia L. Fuchs Ketzell. A lifelong ...

FATHER CHARLES MCGINNIS JR.

Father Charles Eugene McGinnis, Jr., died Aug. 5, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, W.Va., at the age of 60. He was born July 26, 1966, to Sandra K. (Turvey) and Charles E. McGinnis, Sr. He attended St. Vincent de Paul Parish School, Central Catholic High School, and Wheeling Park High ...