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STELLA SAFREED

Stella Mae Tidrick Safreed, 27, of Wheeling, passed away due to a tragic car accident along with her husband, Earl Howard Safreed Jr., and brother, Bobby Lee Tidrick, on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Friends and family will be received for a memorial visitation at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-242-2311) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 3 p.m. until time of memorial service at 6 p.m. with Pastor Tim Seidler officiating. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral. com.

EARL SAFREED JR.

Earl Howard Safreed Jr., 32, of Wheeling, passed away due to a tragic car accident along with his wife, Stella Mae Tidrick Safreed, and his brother-in-law, Bobby Lee Tidrick, on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Friends and family will be received for a memorial visitation at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-242-2311) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 3 p.m. until time of memorial service at 6 p.m. with Pastor Tim Seidler officiating. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral. com.

BOBBY TIDRICK

Bobby Lee Tidrick, 23, of Wheeling, passed away due to a tragic car accident along with his sister, Stella May Tidrick Safreed, and his brother-in-law, Earl Howard Safreed Jr., on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Friends and family will be received for a memorial visitation at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-242-2311) on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 3 p.m. until time of memorial service at 6 p.m. with Pastor Tim Seidler officiating. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral. com.

BETTY DANEHART

Betty N. Danehart, 95, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on September 14, 2024 at Wheeling Continuous Care. Betty was born in Zanesville, OH, on October 11, 1928, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Nosman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert H. Danehart; and her son, Murray A. Danehart. Betty was a 25 year retired eligibility specialist for the WV Department of Human Services. She was a third generation member of the former Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, now Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was also actively involved in ...

EILEEN WILSON

Eileen F. Wilson, 96, of Moundsville, WV, died Friday, September 13, 2024 in Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born January 7, 1928 in Sherrard, WV, the daughter of the late Kirk A. and Helen A. Goudy Fisher. Eileen was a medical secretary for Dr. Bradford, Dr. Allen, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Ashworth, and Dr. Nally. She was a lifelong member of Limestone Presbyterian Church, where she wore many hats and a graduate of Moundsville High School in 1945. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph N. Wilson; and one sister, Jean Emery. Survivors ...

CYNTHIA SPARKSMAN

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia E. Sparksman, 72, who went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital. Born on August 2, 1952, in Bellaire, OH, Cynthia lived a life filled with love, grace, and unwavering dedication to her family. Cynthia was a proud graduate of Wheeling High School, class of 1971. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt whose legacy will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate to know her. Preceded in death by her maternal mother, Mary A. Sparksman; grandparents, William and Icie ...