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KEITH TRADER

Keith W. Trader, age 54, of Sardis, OH, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Muskingum Skilled Nursing and Rehab. He was born November 9, 1969, in New Martinsville, WV, a son of the late Robert and Eldora (Gehring) Trader. Keith worked with Ohio Township Trustees, MACO Workshop and participated in the Special Olympics. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include 2 brothers, Dwight (RoAnn) Trader of Waterford, OH and Roger Trader of Springfield, OH; nephews Isaac (Alyssa) Trader and Ben Trader. Family ...

ELBERT MCFADDEN

Elbert Ray McFadden, 88, of New Cumberland, WV passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at Wellsburg Healthcare Center. He was born June 28, 1935 in Cameron, WV a son of the late Timothy “Ross” & Millie (Yoho) McFadden. He is also preceded in death by his wife Susie E. (Cooper) McFadden in 2019, 5 brothers Lotus, Denzil, Delbert, Sam & Wirley McFadden; 2 sisters Edie Cecil & Naomi Miller; his son in law Mark McAbee and a granddaughter Brenda Hurl. Elbert retired from Georgetown Gravel Pit as a welder; was a member of Tomlinson Run Church of Christ. He belonged to the Square Dance ...

MICKEY HERCULES

Mickey Leroy Hercules, age 66 of Moundsville, WV died Monday, December 11, 2023 in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. He was born September 18, 1957 in Wheeling, the son of the late George and Alma Ruckh Hercules. Mickey was a 1975 graduate of Wheeling High School; a retired lineman for Verizon Communications in Wheeling, having worked for 30 years; Mickey loved his family; he loved spending time with them and his friends; and especially loved spending time and playing with his beloved grandson, Killian. He was a person with many interests. He loved photography and taking pictures ...

DARLYN KLATT

Darlyn Ruth Groggett Klatt, 91, of Wheeling, WV, died Friday, December 8, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 19, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Jack and Kathryn Devlin Groggett. Darlyn was a Catholic by faith, a teacher at Blessed Trinity in Wheeling and St. Francis Xavier in Moundsville, and a member of the Fort Henry Piece Makers Quilting Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John Klatt, Sr.; son, John Klatt, Jr.; and sister, Jackie McColloch. She is survived by her daughters, ...

ROBERT EDGELL

Robert “Bob” D. Edgell, 74, of Wheeling passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 5, 1949, son of the late Earl and Alice Gump Edgell. He retired as superintendent from Wheeling Country Club and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. Bob will always be remembered for his love of repairing and restoring cars with his son and for, along with his wife, Donna, opening their home and hearts to anyone needing help. He loved his family, warm weather and the Heritage Port. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his ...

EDITH COTTRELL

Edith Cottrell, beloved mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, in Wheeling, WV, at the age of 75. She was born on July 12, 1948, in Elsfleth, Germany, to the late Olaf and Elfriede (Ohlrogge) Saar. Edith dedicated over 30 years of her life to ...