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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 ...

MARY SUE MAGERS

Mary Sue Magers, born on December 8, 1957, in Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at Liza’s Place - Valley Hospice Care Center South as the result of a tragic car accident that occurred in November 2025. Mary was the cherished daughter of the late James and ...

KATRINE ‘PEEK’ GUTMAN

Katrine Rempe Gutman, affectionately known as "Peek," 91, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Born on October 2, 1934, at Wheeling Hospital, Peek was the daughter of the late William J. Rempe and Katrine O'Brien Rempe. She was a ...

JERRY BOOTH

Jerry Martin Booth 79 of Wellsburg, WV passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2026, at WVU Wheeling Hospital. Born October 30, 1946, in New Martinsville, WV a son of the late James S. and Dana Virginia (Jackson) Booth. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother ...