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JOHN KLUG

John Charles Klug, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Park Health Center in Saint Clairsville, OH. He was born August 3, 1930 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Kammer) Klug. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine (Vercellotti) Klug; brothers, Brother Francis Klug, Don Klug, Jim Klug and 2 infant siblings. Surviving are his sons, Michael Klug and Chuck (Lois) Klug; sister, Mary Kay (Don) Britt; grandchildren, Zach (Morgan) Klug, Casey Klug, Karly Klug and great grandchildren, Jamison, Kolter, Sutton and ...

MICHAEL MELLOTT

Michael Juan Mellott, 79, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away on October 27, 2023, at Florida Lawnwood Hospital, with his wife, Henrietta, by his side. Michael, known by his family and friends as “Big Mike”, was born on January 27, 1944 in Bellaire, OH, the son of the late Clyde and Eileen ...

LOUISE ROGERS

Louise Anna Rogers, aged 84, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on May 7, 1939, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Frederick and Wilma (Schafer) Rentschler. Louise married Rev. Charles W. Rogers on August 6, 1958, and he ...

RICHARD “BUCK” BURKE

Richard Francis “Buck” Burke, 95, of Wheeling, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, with family by his side. He was born in Wheeling on June 4, 1928, a son of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Green) Burke. Buck was a US Army Korean War Veteran and served in ...

LUCY SOCHA

Lucy C. Ferlise Socha, 96, of Wheeling, WV, died Monday, November 6, 2023 at Liza’s Place. She was born December 8, 1926, in Connellsville, PA, daughter of the late Salvatore and Pauline Coradora Ferlise. Lucy retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel after 40 years as a secretary. She ...

ETTA MAE BOLON

Etta Mae Bolon, born on January 23, 1934, in Wheeling, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2023, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Etta was 89 years old at the time of her passing. Etta led a fulfilling life, dedicating herself to her work and family. She spent many years working at the TA Travel Center in Triadelphia, West Virginia, where she showcased her strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Etta was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Guy and Marie Stamm, as well as her brothers, John and Guy Jr. Stamm. She also mourned the loss of her first husband, ...