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BRUCE EDWARD MOORE

Bruce Edward Moore, 86, of Johnson City, passed away on July 19, 2026, at NHC in Johnson City. He was born on July 24, 1939, in Wheeling, WV and the son of John and Violet Moore. Bruce graduated from WVU in Morgantown, WV and began his Chemical Engineering career at Eastman Chemical Company. ...

MARLENE FETTY

Marlene E. Fetty, a Christian, 90, of Paden City, WV passed peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. Friends received 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Jarvis Williams Funeral Home, 309 N 4th Ave. Paden City. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., July 24, 2026 at the Paden City Church of Christ, 600 N. 4th Ave., Paden City, with Brian Price officiating. Burial to follow in Northview Cemetery in New Martinsville, WV. Marlene loved her community, so memorial contributions may be made to The Cornerstone, Paden City Development Authority, ...

CHARLES P. ZANI

When someone lives more than nine decades on this Earth, a natural question to ask is: How did they do it? For our Dad, Charles P. Zani, the answer would probably – like him – be beautifully simple. He just showed up. Charlie was there, always, present in every way, every year, day after ...

MARGARET KOTCH

Margaret Helen Kotch, 91, formerly of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on July 15. She was born January 30, 1935, in McKinleyville, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Volski Lish. She is also proceeded in death by her husband, George Kenneth Kotch (2022); brothers Paul, Stanley, Joe and ...

VIRGINIA L. ‘BUNNY’ VEES

Virginia Lee “Bunny” (Farkas) Vees, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, in her hometown of Wheeling, WV, at the age of 84. Born on April 5, 1942, in Wheeling, Bunny lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to her family and community. Bunny was the cherished daughter of the late James and Jennie (Reszczynski) Farkas. She devoted 20 years of her professional life as a compassionate nurse at Ohio Valley General Hospital, where she touched countless lives with her kindness and care. A woman of ...

MARIA ALEXOVICH

Maria Alexovich, 88, of Wheeling, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, died July 20, 2026, in Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Clairsville. Maria was born August 23, 1937, and raised in Czechoslovakia then at age 16 she moved to the United States of America to be with her mother and stepfather. After high school, she worked for Progressive Insurance in the clerical department. A few years later she found her dream job with Cleveland Greyhound Station. She began as a payroll clerk and later was promoted to bus route schedule supervisor. Once Marie retired, she did a lot ...