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ALLAN “ELMER” SMITH

Allan “Elmer” E. W. Smith, age 73, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his residence. He was born November 11, 1950, in New Martinsville, WV, a son of late George Carlton and Pauline Allena Tribett Smith. Allen was the former owner and operator of the Subway ...

DAVID CARROLL

David Carroll, 46, of Barnesville Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at home. He was born August 8, 1977, in Wheeling, son of Carol Carroll and the late Chet Carroll. David graduated from Wheeling Park High School and attended Wheeling Jesuit University. He was employed for 21 years ...

PAULETTE SCHOTT

Paulette Frances Schott, born on March 4, 1950, in Glen Dale, WV, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, in Benwood, WV, at the age of 74. Paulette dedicated her life to caring for others, spending her professional career as a Registered Nurse at the former Ohio Valley Medical Center (OVMC) in Wheeling. Her compassion and commitment to her patients were a testament to her unwavering dedication to the nursing profession. A devoted member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Paulette’s faith was a guiding force in her life, providing her strength and solace. Paulette was preceded ...

LARRY SMITH

Larry Lewis Smith, 79, died June 5, 2024. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.

PATRICIA VAN BENEDEN

It was a glorious day on March 26th, 1942, when Patricia Dematte was born to Sarah Henry and William Harold Demette. Pat graduated in 1960 from Dillonvale High School with honors. She then attended Elliots Business School in Wheeling, WV. A year later, she enrolled at the Ohio University and continued to work in the main office of the New Co-Oper- ations Company. She graduated with honors from OU and received her master’s degree. She met the love of her life, Jerry VanBenden. After a short romance, they married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tiltonsville. Ohio, on June 5th, ...

CARLA SABATINA

Carla Jo Schultz Sabatina, 65, formerly of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born March 20, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Joseph Francis and Angela Ruth Schneid Schultz. Carla went to Wheeling Central ...