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THOMAS BELL

Thomas Clarence Bell of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center. Born on Jan. 8, 1959, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Thomas S. Bell and Rebecca Smedley Bell of Follansbee, WV. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his ...

BARBARA BOHRER

Barbara Sue Bohrer, 86, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital Glen Dale, WV. She was born Sept. 21, 1938, in Paden City, WV, a daughter of the late Otis and Wanda Joy Foland. She was a former CNA at Wetzel County Hospital and a member of Steelton Church of Christ, New Martinsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Rozella (Herbert) Hunter and Sondra (Rick) Riggenbach and a brother, William “Bill” Foland. Survivors include her son, Darren (Kelly) Bohrer of New Martinsville; two ...

MARGARET ANN CUSTER

Margaret Ann (Pramesa) Custer, 87, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Windsor Heights, WV, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at Good Shephard Nursing Home. She was born in Wheeling, WV on October 1, 1935, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Yuhasz) Pramesa. Margaret was an avid pet lover ...

NELDA KINS

Nelda L. Kins, 96, of Wellsburg, WV, died on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Brightwood Center, Follansbee, WV under the care of the staff with the assistance of Valley Hospice. Nelda was born on February 2, 1927 in Hundred, WV. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Mattie (Hunt) Liming. ...

RONALD SMITH

Ronald “Ron” Smith, age 84, of Bethlehem, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born January 13, 1939 in Wheeling the son of the late Allen and Twila Bell Smith. Ron was a retired surveyor for Valley Camp Coal and the City of Wheeling Water Department ...

JOHN “BUTCH” WEITZEL III

John Howard Weitzel III, 79, of Valley Grove, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 13, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. John was an extremely intelligent man with a quick wit and a love for books. He was a selfless caregiver, believing in and living the Social Work Code of Ethics. He was ...