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CHRISTINE SZAFRAN

Christine Ann Szafran (Gellner), a loving daughter, sister, and someone who never met a stranger, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born on February 9, 1965, in Wheeling, West Virginia, making her 58 years old at the time that she courageously fought against cancer. Christine lived and resided in Moundsville, West Virginia. Christine will be deeply missed by her adoring parents, Francis and Jo Ann Szafran, and her loving brother Jeff Szafran. Her life partner, Wayne Olnick, will have her loving memories now to hold. Christine’s niece, Johnna (Zach) ...

ALICE BRUHN

Alice Paisley (Bier) Bruhn, 89, of Wheeling, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Liza’s Place. Alice was born on March 10, 1934, in Wheeling, WV, to the late James Landon and Edna (Chapline) Bier. She attended Triadelphia High School and graduated from West ...

PEGGY REILLEY

Peggy Reilley, 82, of Powell Ohio, formerly of St. Clairsville passed away peacefully on Saturday November 4, 2023, at Ganzhorn Suites. Peggy was most commonly and affectionately known as Mammaw. Born on September 4, 1941, Marion, Alabama, daughter of the late Glen Wood and Annie Merl ...

MARTHA STARKEY

Martha Skvarka Starkey of Benwood, WV, went to be with the Lord at Cameron Nursing Healthcare Center on November 3, 2023. She was born in Blaine, OH, on January 13, 1936, daughter of the late Paul and Anna Skvarka. Martha graduated from Union High School and raised five children with ...

SANDRA “SANDY” McAFEE

Sandra Sue McAfee, affectionately known as Sandy, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving children by her side on November 1, 2023. Born on March 28, 1951, in Glen Dale, Sandy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a touch of sass. She was 72 years old at the time of her ...

DAWN VANNEST

Dawn Lynn Vannest, age 64, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Dawn was born on January 9, 1959 in Wheeling, WV and was a lifelong resident of the Ohio Valley. Dawn loved deeply and cared immensely for her husband of 42 years, Brad “Buck” Vannest and her sons Brady Vannest, Sean ...