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DONALD FERDINAND

Donald Edward Ferdinand, 89, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024. Donald was born March 3, 1934 in Wheeling, the son of the late Francis and Kathleen (Kluskey) Ferdinand. He was a retired machinist for Ohio Valley Steel and a former employee of Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling. He was also a U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Elm Grove, the American Legion, Post No. 1, Wheeling, and the National Rifle Association. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita McCracken. He is survived by two sisters, ...

JANET COMBS

Janet Lucille Combs, 77, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home. She was born September 24, 1946 in Erin Tennessee, a daughter of the late George William and Ada Lucille Suggs Griffin Sr. Janet was a retired office manager for facilities planning ...

DAVID “DUBIE” DAILER

David Andrew Dailer, fondly known as Dubie, left this world on December 30, 2023, at the age of 74. Born on June 18, 1949, in Wheeling, WV, Dubie lived a life filled with laughter, adventure, and an unwavering love for his family and football. Dubie’s professional journey took him to ...

ELIZABETH DIETRICH

Elizabeth “Betty” Peters Dietrich was born on December 10, 1923 to her loving parents George and Helen Peters. A devout Catholic, she was raised in Elm Grove, educated at St. Vincentde Paul School, and St. Joseph’s Academy, class of 1942. Graduating from Elliott’s School of Business, ...

HOWARD IRVIN JR.

Howard Russell “Russ” Irvin Jr. of Wellsburg, WV passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the age of 91. Russ was a devoted husband and was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Janet (Atwell) Irvin. Russ was born on September 16, 1932, and raised in Wellsburg, WV, ...

SHERYL STECKER

Sheryl K. Stecker, born March 20, 1979, in Milan, Ohio, died peacefully in her home on December 31, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Sheryl lived her life with an unwavering positive attitude. Despite her illness, she consistently chose happiness, and her attitude ...