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ROSE FIELDS

Rose Emma Fields, age 97, of Westlake, formerly from Wheeling, West Virginia, was called home to the Lord June 20th, 2025. Beloved wife for 69 years to Raymond B. Fields, cherished daughter of the late Bernard and Regina (Eisenhauer) Grubler, loving mother of Thomas (Christine), Richard ...

MYRON FLEDDERUS

Myron A. Fledderus, 90, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the Harrison County Home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kuinre, Holland, Netherlands on July 23, 1934, a son of the late Jacob and Rieuwkje Koopmans Fledderus. Myron immigrated to the United States from the ...

MELVIN “MELL” HAROLD HAND JR.

January 25, 1950 – September 8, 2024 There will be an open house “Celebration of Life” for Mel on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Liberty Fire House, located at 500 Center Street, Martins Ferry, from 3-6 pm. Everyone who knew and loved Mel is welcome to attend.

TRAVIS CREIGHTON

Travis Tristan Creighton, 19, of Triadelphia, WV passed away on Sunday June, 15, 2025, selflessly caring for others first. Travis was an Eagle Scout and recently joined the store development team at Sledds. He enjoyed playing video games and going to concerts; especially Mac Miller and the Danzig / Misfits. He had a loving and caring nature and to those that knew him, he was a genuine beautiful soul. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 1–4 pm, and again from 5 pm until the time of service at 7 pm at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling ...

KYLEIGH AND PARKER SHOTTON

Kyleigh Renay Shotton, 26, and Parker Grace Shotton, 3, were both tragically taken from us, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Kyleigh, was born January 20, 1999, in Wheeling, WV a daughter of Randy Minch and Megan Brogan. She was baptized at St. Marks Lutheran Church. Kyleigh was a spirited individual ...

BETH ANN CHAMBERS

Beth Ann Chambers, 54, of Stow, Ohio, died May 2, 2025, in Akron City Hospital. She was born in Bellaire, Ohio, on August 7, 1970, a daughter of Mary Ann Taylor Chambers and the late Leo Emerson “Sam” Chambers. Beth was a claims analyst with the Progressive Insurance Company and ...