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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 ...

CAROL LEYLAND

Carol Ann Grella Leyland, 84, of Warwood, WV, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born in Wheeling, WV, on August 30, 1939, daughter of the late Harold and Anna Albright Grella Forshey. Carol was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church where ...

IRMA NIXON

Irma Jane (Rogerson) Nixon died on Friday, December 8, 2023, in her hometown of Wheeling. She was born on March 9, 1938, the daughter of George and Elsie Neidermyer Rogerson. In addition to her parents, Irma was preceded in death by her husband Henry E. Nixon; her son William “Bill” ...

JAMES CALDWELL

James Ralph Caldwell, 74, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. James was born on March 3, 1949 in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of the late Walter Caldwell and Goldie (Ralph) Caldwell. James was registered as the #4 ...