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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 ...

KATHERINE PRETTYMAN

Katherine Elizabeth (Tolarchyk) Prettyman, 84, formerly of Wheeling WV, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2026. She was born January 21, 1942 in Wheeling, daughter of the late John J. and Frances Goldie (Reilly) Tolarchyk. Katherine graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Wheeling and ...