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DAVID D. HUDSON

David Dean “Dave” Hudson, 73, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away January 23, 2024, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born June 14, 1950, in Cambridge, Ohio, a son of the late Betty McKay Hudson and Rev. Ralph D. Hudson. Dave worked for Consol Energy from 1974 to 2009, retiring as Vice President of Pennsylvania Operations. Dave extended his dedication to the mining community through his involvement with industry related organizations, including: Veterans of Mine Rescue and the Mining Electro- Mechanical Maintenance Association (MeMma), among others. He also ...

PAUL KRAPANZA

September 18, 1940 - January 21, 2024 Paul Richard Krapanza, 83, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home. Private services held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville

WILLIAM “BILL” WOOD

William Harvey “Bill” Wood, 90, of Moundsville, WV, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH. He was born in Moundsville on March 22, 1933, a son of the late Wiley Joseph and Ella Edith Mae (Conner) Wood. Bill enjoyed football, square dancing and traveling the world with his fiancee. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Rhodes) Wood; his fiancee, Mary Jane McGilton; one daughter, Jamie McDowell; seven brothers and three sisters. Bill is survived by his three daughters, Cynthy Wood, Terry ...

MARY VANMETER

Mary Brady VanMeter, 85, of Bethany, WV passed away January 23, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born January 16, 1939, in Wellsburg, WV to the late Charles Edward and Naomi McDonald Brady. Mary retired from Bethany College. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband James VanMeter who passed in 2021 and her son Thomas VanMeter who passed in 2023, a brother Charles “Sonny”, and two sister Stella and Dorothy. She is survived by her daughter Donna Wise (Roy) of Claysville, PA, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren also ...

SHIRLEY FOOSE

Shirley Ann Foose, of Wheeling, WV, age 85, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at home with family by her side. She was born January 3, 1939, in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Eugene and Rose (Adams) Bisceglia, Sr. Shirley was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Our Lady of Seven Dolors Altar Society, St. Vincent de Paul Funeral Luncheon Committee and the Sisters of St. Joseph Auxiliary. She was loved by not only her family, but by her club, Wellness Center, church and school friends and former co-workers. In addition to ...

JANET BEALL

“God gives His toughest battles to His strongest soldiers” Janet Rose (Garrison) Beall, 68, of Wheeling, lost her courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease on January 20, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1955, in Waynesburg, PA daughter of the late Ross and Hazel (Phillips) Garrison. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Dan “Boone” Garrison, Glen “Dude” Garrison and Darlene Eaton. Janet was a loving wife, mom, sister and daughter. She loved her family and was a gift to all who knew her. Her kindness and heart were an inspiration ...