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GEORGE KETTLEWELL

George Kettlewell, 75, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born on February 5, 1951, in Wheeling, the son of the late Harold and Velma “Kitty” Lambert Kettlewell. George was a retired steelworker from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel ...

BARBARA CREER

Barbara Ann Creer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted educator, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. A visitation will be held for friends and family Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m., officiated by Rev. Marcia Allen at Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street Wheeling, WV (304-242-2311). Condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.

DIANE TAZAR

Diane Kay Tazar, 80, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on February 16, 1946, a daughter of the late August and Annabelle Childers Arcishewsky. Diane was a retired X-Ray Technician ...

TAMMI HICKMAN

Tammi Sue Hickman, born on August 20, 1960, in Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in her hometown on April 18, 2026, at the age of 65. Tammi was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering faith. She spent her career ...

MERLE L. DUGAN

Merle “Max” Lee Dugan, a resident of Fairpoint, Ohio, and a native of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away on April 22, 2026, leaving a community filled with cherished memories of his life. Born December 27, 1947, Max, as he was affectionately known, was 78 years old. Merle was preceded ...

WILLIAM LEWIS

William Owen “Bill” Lewis, III, 74, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026 at Liza’s Place. He was born on April 23, 1951, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late William and Patricia (Willey) Lewis. Bill graduated from Linsly Military Institute in 1969 with the rank of Cadet Captain. He ...