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HUGH PRETTYMAN

Hugh Wayne Prettyman passed peacefully on October 31, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Glendale Hospital on August 25, 1927, son of the late Paul and Lucille (Kern) Prettyman. He graduated from Union High School in Benwood, WV in 1945 and then from the University of Pennsylvania. ...

BYRON “BUD” FILBEN

Byron “Bud” Hull Filben, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born on April 5, 1934, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to the late William and Mabel Filben. Bud led a fulfilling life, leaving behind cherished memories ...

BLANCHE GRUNDY

Blanche ‘Ducky’ Madeline Grundy, 93, of Wheeling WV, passed away on Oct. 19, 2023 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born on June 5, 1930, daughter of the late Edward J. Dailer and Blanche (Murphy) Dailer. She was a 1948 graduate of St. Josephs Academy. After being an operator at ...

RALPH “DOUG” HARSHBARGER

Ralph Douglas Harshbarger, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, patriot, and friend passed away surrounded by family in his home on October 31, 2023. He was born in Norfolk, VA to Elizabeth and Ervin Harshbarger. Doug was a graduate of Wheeling High School, Wheeling, WV in 1968. ...

WILLIAM E. MAY

William Earl “Bill” May, 94, of Florida, formerly of Shadyside, OH, died October 28. Visitation will be Sunday 3-6 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home, Jacobsburg, OH, where services will be Monday at 11 a.m.

JAMES “JIM” RITZ

James “Jim” Edward Ritz left this world on November 1, 2023 to be reunited with his beloved wife, Marie. Jim was born on January 7th, 1930 to Edward James Ritz and Geradine Holcomb who preceded him in death. His brothers Thomas, Jack and his grandson, Stephen Michael Kassimer also entered into the heavenly kingdom prior to his passing. He is survived by his children Zelma (Mike) Kassimer of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, John (Sheila) Ritz of Las Vegas, Nevada and Bob (Mary) Ritz of Urbandale, Iowa and his grandchildren Jennifer (Prestin) Lewis, Jason (Rebecca) Ritz, John (Kristin) ...