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JESSICA COMER

Jessica Nicole Comer, 21, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Goldsboro, NC, died Monday, August 14, 2023 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital. Born in Warrensburg, MO on May 2, 2002, Jessica is the daughter of David Comer of Goldsboro, NC and Brenda Minch of Wheeling, WV. She was preceded in death by her brother (Chad Robert Comer), her paternal grandfather (Cecil E. Comer), her maternal grandparents (Robert and Barbara Minch), her cousin (Jamie Marie Hannig) and her aunt (Madelyn Sue “Susie” Comer). In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandmother (Theresa May ...

MARLENE SHELDON

Marlene Olga Riedel Sheldon, 90, of Wheeling, WV, died Monday, August 14, 2023 at home. She was born May 12, 1933, daughter of the late Oscar and Ida Schuler Riedel. Marlene was a member of Centre Wheeling Fellowship, formerly St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church, where she was a ...

PAUL “SKIP” SKIBA JR.

Paul “Skip” Skiba, Jr., 77, of Wheeling, WV passed away peacefully Saturday, August 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. Paul was born November 28, 1945 in Wheeling, WV, to the late Paul Sr. & Louise Jewett Skiba. Paul was an Army Veteran, a mechanic, and a coal miner, but spent most ...

SUZANNE PHEMESTER

Suzanne Phemester, 81, of Martins Ferry died Aug. 14, 2023. Visitation Aug. 18, 5-8 pm. Services, Aug 19, 11 am, Wilson Funeral Home. www.wilson funeralhomes.com.

CALVIN CROOK

Calvin Ray Crook, 82, of Warwood, WV, died August 12, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1941, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Bryson and Freda Smith Crook. Calvin was a graduate of Warwood High School. He was a member of the Warwood Veteran Association and Six Time Past Exalted Ruler with BPOE Elks Lodges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Kay Crook in 1991; significant other, Janet Domino in 2021; stepson, Ronald Daugherty; and brothers, Ronald and Lawrence Crook. He is survived by his only son, ...

KATY KOERBER

Katy Mae Koerber, 90, of Paden City, WV left this world on Friday, August 11, 2023, while at Cherry Blossom in Columbus, OH. After her long battle with dementia, she is now at peace. Katy was born July 11, 1933, in Hundred, WV daughter of the late William H. and Anna Jane (Roberts) Anderson. She attended Magnolia High School, became a four-star thespian, and was Magnolia’s first of many to portray Emily Webb in the production of Our Town. This was her most proud accomplishment until her children. She also was in the National Honor Society, Miss Magnolia Day and attended WV ...