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LOIS NEITZELT

Lois Lucille Neitzelt, 94, of Wheeling, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born March 23, 1932 in Belmont, Ohio, a daughter of the late Stanley and Edna Darmafal Rozanski. Lois was a homemaker and a Christian by faith. She was a member of the Thursday Music Club and the Island Garden Club. She enjoyed coloring, crocheting and crafts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. Edward Neitzelt; three sisters, Stella Smith, Helen Rozanski and Viola Byrd. Surviving are her children, Linda (Frank) Ernest ...

MARJORIE LEE CRUMBAKER 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 ...

LELAND SIMMONS

Leland Dean Simmons, 91 of Glen Dale, WV; passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Liza’s Place. He was born on February 3, 1935, the son of the late Bernard and Eunice Reed Simmons. He was a devoted husband, father, and Pappap who lived his life with integrity, kindness, and ...

HOWARD DABRAWSKY

Howard Edward Dabrawsky, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 15, 1947 in Glen Dale, WV. He graduated from Union High School on June 2, 1964. He enlisted with the US Army on January 10, 1966. Howard Dabrawsky, call sign Shaggy One Alpha, Sergeant E5 was a Crew Chief/Door Gunner with 7th Squadron 17th Air Calvary regiment, also known as the Ruthless Riders. His deployment to Vietnam was from October 9, 1967 to November 1968. He was stationed at Camp Enari, Plieku. During the Tet offensive, his unit ...

RAYMOND VAN KIRK SR.

Raymond Eugene Van Kirk, Sr., 92, of Wheeling, passed away on Sunday August 9, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1934 in Washington, PA son of the late, Earl H. and Myrtle M. (Dunkel) Van Kirk Sr. Ray was a Eagle Scout, Scout Master and Veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the rifle ...

H. MICHAEL HUCK

H. Michael Huck, age 68, of Wheeling, WV passed away Monday August 10, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born July 10, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Howard and Mary L. Murphy Huck. He enjoyed woodworking and working with any kind of tools. He was ...