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JIMMY PICKETT

Jimmy Floyd Pickett, 84, of Wheeling, passed away on Thursday March 20, 2025 in Liza’s place. He was born on May 5, 1940 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Floyd Jim Picket and Daisy Ethel Pickett Drake. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Jean ...

CECIL NICOLA

Cecil “Nick” Michael Nicola, born on April 24, 1950, in Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, in Bellaire, Ohio, at the age of 74. Nick dedicated 42 years of his life to Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, where he worked as a crane operator. His commitment and work ethic left a lasting impression on his colleagues and friends. Beyond his professional life, Nick was a passionate sports enthusiast. He shared his love for sports through coaching at St. John’s, inspiring many young athletes with his knowledge. Nick was preceded in death by his beloved parents, ...

CANDIS PUBAL

Candis Ann Pubal, 75, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at her home. She was born March 25, 1949, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Phillip Nicholas Stranges and Helen Louise Parrish Stranges. Candis was a retired Registered Nurse at Wheeling Hospital. She was a Catholic by faith and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville. She was a member of the Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing Alumni. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Vincent Stranges and Gregory Joseph ...

MARVIN RUCKMAN

Marvin Edgar Ruckman, age 80 of Proctor, WV died Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at home. He was born March 2, 1945 in Glen Dale, WV the son of the late Wilford and Jessie Gladys Rine Ruckman. He was a US Army Veteran; a retired employee from PPG Industries; a member of Graysville United ...

PATRICIA OLESKA

Patricia Ann Oleska, 74, of Shadyside passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, She was born on July 9, 1950, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late William J. and Julia Ann Sladick Skapik Sr. Patricia dedicated her professional life to serving as an Office Administrator for the Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery, where she worked diligently and with unwavering commitment. Throughout her life, Patricia was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she found community and spiritual fulfillment. In addition to her parents, ...

ANDREW YANOK

Andrew “Andy” Yanok passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family at his home in St. Clairsville, Ohio. To many of his close friends and family, Andy was known as “Duno.” He was born October 13, 1937, a son of the late Andrew ...