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GLINDA BOWMAN

Glinda Jo (Sanford) Bowman, 82, renowned Author, Historian, Seamstress and Business owner, of Wheeling, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Her father and mother, John Sanford and Lucille (Malner) Valentine, preceded Glinda in death, along with her husband, John R. Bowman. Survivors are two ...

JAMES “JAY” BYRUM JR.

James “Jay” Alexander Byrum Jr., 78, of Wheeling, WV, died in the Wheeling Hospital on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. He was born August 30, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late Gloria Reed Byrum and James Alexander Byrum, Sr. James received a B.A. degree in Government from Cornell University and a J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law. He was admitted to the bar in West Virginia in 1975. During his years as a practicing lawyer, James was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, 1977-1980 and 1985-1987, and a member of the Ohio County, West Virginia, and American Bar ...

BETTY RYAN

Betty Jane died on January 9, 2025 in Wheeling, WV. Betty Jane was born on February 28, 1943, in Wheeling WV. Arrangements have been entrusted to Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory, Wheeling Chapel.

RUSSELL THOMPSON SR.

Russell Vincent Thompson Sr., 78, passed away January 6, 2025. Funeral Mass at 10am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clairsville, on January 15, 2025.

LOUIS COMER

Louis Robert “Bob” Comer, a cherished member of the Wheeling and Benwood-McMechen communities, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 8, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on November 9, 1925, in Wheeling, WV, Bob lived a life of service, dedication, and ...

MARGARET “PEG” DELVECCHIO

Margaret L. “Peg” DelVecchio, 79, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Friday, January 3, 2025, at Danbury of North Ridgeville, OH. Peg was born on November 21, 1945, in Wheeling, WV, to the late George and Isabel (Hackett) Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Mills and her sister, Kathy Mills. Peg had over 40 years of employment with the telephone company, in Wheeling, WV. Also, she enjoyed refurbishing houses and furniture. When she wasn’t working on home projects, she enjoyed working in her yard. Peg is survived by her husband of 58 ...