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CHARLES “BUCK” PORTER, SR.

Charles William “Buck” Porter Sr., 84, of Wheeling, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born in Bridgeport on February 28, 1939, a son of the late Paul and Hattie (Minor) Porter. He served his country in the US army, retired from Blawknox ...

JAMES BALLER SR.

James Francis Baller Sr., known fondly as Jim, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2024, at WVU Medicine- Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his adoring family. Born on June 10, 1951, in Wheeling, WV, Jim lived a remarkable life in 72 years. Jim had a couple careers throughout his life spending ...

WILLIAM PARRY JR.

William E. Parry Jr., 83, passed away March 1st, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1958, where he was later inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. He continued his football career at West Liberty University. ...

NANCY “MURPH” DONAGHY

Nancy Carol Sailer Donaghy, known as “Murph,” passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on March 3, 2024, at the age of 80. Murph was born on November 27, 1943, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Albert Otto Sailer and Marguerite Elizabeth (Stevens) ...

JEFFREY BOWMAN

Jeffrey A. Bowman, 57, of Seattle, Washington, formerly of Wheeling, WV, passed away in his Seattle home on December 1, 2023. Friends will be received for a memorial visitation on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 AM at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 141 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV. Arrangements made by Kepner Funeral Homes, Elm Grove (304-242-2311).

THOMAS “RUP” RUPICH

Tom Rupich was a teacher and high school coach for football, basketball and golf as well as a successful realtor. Tom is survived by his wife, Ezzah- Elizabeth Rupich; daughter, Mary-Elizabeth; sons, Thomas (Mary Ann) and James (Kyoko); his grandchildren, Otto and Hannah; and sister, Sally (David) Gompers. At Tom’s request, a memorial service is being planned for the summer. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio State James Cancer Center, Columbus Ohio and Liza’s Place, Wheeling, W.Va.