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ALAN PETTIT

Alan Anthony Pettit, 77, passed away on May 5, 2024, at home in Wheeling, WV. Alan was born on June 6, 1946, in East Liverpool, OH, the son of Ronald and Thelma (Freshwater) Pettit. He grew up in New Cumberland, WV. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm & from 4:00 pm until the time of Funeral Service at 6:00 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Homes Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger St. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project by visiting www.tmcfunding.com. Memories and ...

JOSEPHINE LORRAINE SMITH

Josephine Lorraine Smith, 94, born on December 2, 1929, in Wheeling, WV, passed away on April 26, 2024, at Moundsville Healthcare Center in Moundsville, WV. Josephine led a fulfilling life as a retired bookkeeper for the former Markette Advertisers. She found joy in cooking delicious meals, delving into history, and exploring various destinations through her travels. Her dedication to Corpus Christi Catholic Church and membership at the former Sacred Heart reflected her strong faith and sense of community. Josephine was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Allen Smith, her ...

TAMARA McCLURE

Tamara Ann “Tammy” (West) McClure 63, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at U.P.M.C. Montefiore in Pittsburgh, PA after a lengthy illness. Born on June 9, 1960, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late George Samuel and Lora (Thomaselli) West, Sr. In addition ...

BLAIR CHAMBERS

Blair Lee Chambers, age 73, of Moundsville, WV passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 in WVU-Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born June 3, 1950 in Glen Dale, WV the son of the late, Charles William “Bill” and Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Blair Chambers. He retired from AEP Kammer Plant and was a Methodist by faith. Blair was an avid car enthusiast with a passion for restoration and attending car shows, and was a member of the Drifters Car Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Charles William “Chuck” Chambers, III; and a step mother, ...

SUSAN MICHAEL

Susan “Sue” Michael, 72, of Sherrard, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at WVU-Wheeling Hospital. She was born May 24, 1951 in Columbia, MO daughter of the late Richard and Nancy Lewis Merinar. Susan was a retired office manager from Kindercare Learning Center in Germantown, MD and a Presbyterian by Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Paul “Dave” Michael. Survivors include two daughters: Trisha (David) Fox and Wendi Smith; five grandchildren: Courtney (Joseph) Wilson, Shawn Smith, Devin, Derek and Kyleigh Fox; five great ...

BUD CRAIG

Bud Craig, 81, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Monday April 29, 2024, at Forest Hill Nursing Home surrounded by his family. He was born April 10, 1943, in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Clyde Roy Craig and Doris Medd Craig. Bud was a retired plumber and steamfitter for ...