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PATRICIA PORTER

Patricia Ann “Patty” Croft Porter, 80, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born in West Liberty, WV on September 9, 1943 to the late Robert & Myrtle Dougherty Croft. Patty dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. She was a true angel and loved by so many. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Robert Croft, Jr.; her granddaughter, Amberlynn Rose Porter-Klinger; and her grandson, Devin Sovinsky. She is survived by her husband, John Porter, Jr.; three sons, J.T. (Karri) ...

SUSAN MILLARD

Susan Lynn (Bannock) Millard, 76, of Wheeling W.V., passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2024 surrounded by family. Sue was born in Wheeling on February 24th, 1948 to the late Walter A. Bannock and Bernetta (Milroy) Bannock. She was preceded in death by her beloved partner, William P. Timmins Sr.(2017) She worked for Ogden Newspapers for 27 years in the Art & Sales Departments and then the Pittsburgh Post Gazette until her retirement. Sue had an unbelievable talent with painting and drawing, along with an immense love for animals. Sue is survived by one daughter, April (Dan) ...

EDWARD PEYTON

Edward L. Peyton, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. He was born July 16, 1933, son of the late James and Mildred Karges Peyton of Wheeling. He graduated from Triadelphia High School and attended West Liberty ...

WILLIAM BOWMAN II

William E. Bowman (Bill), 62, of Steubenville, OH entered into eternal rest on April 26, 2024, at Villa Vista nursing home. Born in Columbus, the son of the late William and Carol (Hutchinson) Bowman, Bill was a Catholic by faith and member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, OH. At 17, Bill was the rear passenger in an auto accident resulting in him being in a coma for 3 months and partially paralyzed. Bill spoke to teenagers about the dangers of drinking & driving and reached many people with his life’s story. The Ohio Highway Patrol presented him with an award ...

JEFFREY TARR

Jeffrey Allen Tarr, 66, of Wellsburg, WV died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at home. Born on March 11, 1958, in Weirton, WV, a son of Norman and Johann (O’Connell) Tarr of Wellsburg, WV. Jeff graduated from Linsly High School in 1976 and went on to graduate from West Liberty ...

GEOFFREY BROOKS

Geoffrey Brooks, 69, of Wheeling died Saturday, April 27, 2024. Arrangements are with Altmeyer Funeral Home.