Susan M. Baker, 72, passed away on June 23, 2026, in her hometown of Wheeling. Sue was born on October 21, 1953, the daughter of Mary M. and George W. Baker. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by Ron Koontz and her cat Shoshoney. Sue leaves behind her son Corey Zurbuch ...
Walter Zien, a cherished member of the Wheeling, WV community, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at Liza’s Place - Valley Hospice Care Center South. Born on February 5, 1929, in Wheeling, WV, Walter lived a long and fulfilling life, reaching the age of 97. Walter was the co-owner of ...
Raymond Albert Pennybacker, born on August 14, 1941, in Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, in Moundsville, West Virginia, at the age of 84. Raymond Pennybacker was known to greet everyone with a smile. His laughter was contagious. Ray was an avid sports fan and often asked his father or brother to read him the scores of local high school, college, and professional games he missed. He was known to banter about sports with his brother and nephews, but he stayed true to his beloved Mountaineers. Ray had an ornery streak; his brother and cousins had ...
Captolia Mae “Tola” Kappler, 95, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Wheeling, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Belmont Manor. She was born on February 4, 1931, in Hannibal, OH, the only daughter of the late James and Thelma (Turner) Van Dyne. Tola was a member of the Kirkwood ...
George S. Weaver Jr. died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, June 22, 2026 at the age of 92. Born May 29, 1934, George was a lifelong resident of Wheeling, W.Va. He attended Wheeling Country Day School and Linsly Military Institute before heading to Salisbury School in ...
Joseph M. “Bodey” Bodnar, 67, of Yorkville, OH, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on June 19, 2026. He was born on March 15, 1959 in Wheeling, WV to the late William and Helen Bodnar. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his only sister, ...
