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BONNIE LEE KERR NIESS

Bonnie Lee Kerr Niess, daughter of Howard M. and Mae E Kerr, passed away Friday, Dec 5, 2025. She was born January 15, 1947 and was a Presbyterian by faith. She is survived by John R Niess, her husband of 53 years, cousins Joyce Ullom, Lynn Adams, Gail Adams. She was preceded by her aunts Pearl Baker, Georga Bauman, Eileen Adams and cousin Jean Gillingham. Bonnie loved to laugh, have a good time, boat on their boats and travel. Nags Head, Mexico, and cruises were her favorites Bonnie was a merchandising representative for Oneida Silverware, 16 years with Revlon and finally ...

VIRGINIA PORTER

Virginia Porter, 91, formerly of Star City and McMechen, WV: passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Morgantown. She was born November 7,1934: the daughter of the late Alex and Irene (Fankhauser) Hawkins. She worked in Medical Records at OVMC, was a member of First Christian Church in McMechen and Order of the Eastern Star, Moundsville Chapter #86. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Porter. Survivors include two sons, Frederick D. (Kim) Porter of Marysville, Ohio and Charles E. (Perri DeChristopher) Porter of Star City, WV; one ...

JOHN BUNGARD SR.

John Allen Bungard Sr., 75, of Glen Easton, W.Va., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born November 7, 1950, the son of Floyd and Margaret (Crow) Bungard. John was a Christian, devoted husband, Dad, brother, pap, and a great-grandpap. John was a 1970 graduate ...

ROY HALLER

Roy Day Haller, 79, a proud veteran and innovative businessman, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at home in Gainesville, Va. surrounded by his loving family. Friends and family will be received at Kepner Funeral Home, Woodsdale, 900 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 ...

HARRY HANS JR.

Harry Henry Hans Jr., 88, of Wheeling, WV, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Wheeling Specialty Hospital. He was born in Wheeling on September 23, 1937, the son of the late Harry and Josephine (Finn) Hans Sr. Harry was a devout Catholic and would attend St. Vincent de ...

EDWARD MARN

Edward Anthony Marn passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at Madison Rehab and Nursing Home, at the age of 93 in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born on December 26, 1931, in Lansing, Ohio, Edward’s life was marked by dedication to his family, his community, and his country. As a young ...