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LAWRENCE “LARRY” DUNLAP JR.

Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Dunlap Jr., a lifelong resident of Wheeling, WV, passed away peacefully in his hometown on March 28, 2026. Born on June 24, 1939, Larry dedicated his life to serving others with kindness and compassion. Larry spent an impressive 50 years working as a Nurse’s Aide at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, where he touched countless lives with his gentle care and unwavering dedication. In addition to his long career in healthcare, Larry proudly served in the Air Force Reserves for eight years, demonstrating his commitment to his country. A member of the Elm Grove ...

E. DAVID MATHIEU JR.

E. David Mathieu, Jr., age 68, of Bethlehem/Wheeling, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Liza’s Place, after a courageous battle with cancer. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 5-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 1 Ridgecrest Road, Bethlehem/Wheeling where funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00am. Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com

LESTER R. MILTON

Lester Reymann Milton, 88, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Belmont Manor Nursing Home. He was born October 22, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Harold Lester Milton and Helena Ernst Milton. Lester was a retired Senior Chief for the ...

KENNETH GALLAHER

Kenneth “Ike” Gallaher, 91, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at Mound View Health Care Center Moundsville, WV. He was born December 30, 1934, in York Township, OH, a son of the late Charles and Pearl Stern Gallaher. He was a retired coal miner at Quarto #4 ...

DENNIS UCHANSKI

Dennis Lee Uchanski, 71, known affectionately to many as Denny, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. Born on May 29, 1954, in Wheeling. Denny was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend to those who had the privilege to know him. Throughout his life, Denny demonstrated an ...

EARL SMITH

Earl William Smith, 79, of New Martinsville, WV, passed peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026, with his wife and family by his side. Earl was born June 23, 1946, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Earl and Mary Virginia (Buskirk) Smith. He was a retired Commercial Insurance Agent (which he enjoyed very much), a U.S. Navy veteran having served in Vietnam as a 1st Class Petty Officer on the USS Forrestal and USS Valcour AVP-55. Earl graduated from Parkersburg High School class of 1964, he enjoyed trout fishing, golfing, gardening and eagle watching. He was very proud being made an ...