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BARBARA BARON

Barbara Jane Baron passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 in Houston, TX at the age of 93. Barbara was born in Wheeling, WV on February 24, 1933 and was raised in Warwood, WV by her late parents, Jane and Roy Greenlee. She attended Warwood High School and was the head majorette. Barbara ...

DUANE ELLIS

Duane Ellis, age 63, passed away on April 26, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Victoria Ellis; his son, Duane Ellis, Jr.; his brother, Jay Ellis; and his ...

RUTH FRYE

Ruth Kimmins Frye, 92, of West Alexander, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM at Kepner Funeral Homes, 900 National Road, Wheeling, WV (304-232- 2732) where services will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at ...

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 ...