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JUDITH SAVICH

Judith K. Savich, of Moundsville, WV died Sunday, February 12, 2023 at WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, WV. She was born in Glen Dale, the daughter of the late Brady L. and Evelyn M. Howard Gray. She enjoyed sewing, construction, and was a very crafty person. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several siblings. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, William “Bill” S. Savich, III; two children, John Hillberry of Cameron, WV and Trisha Hillberry McLaughlin of Washington, PA; daughter- in-law, Whitney Hillberry; nine grandchildren; three ...

DOUG SMITH JR.

Douglas “Doug” Matthew Smith Jr., 85, of Wheeling, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family He was born October 15, 1937 in Wheeling, WV son of the late Douglas M. Smith, Sr. and Helen Theresa Balash Smith. Doug was a retired switchman from the former C&P ...

THERESA SUTO

Theresa M. Suto, 95, of Martins Ferry, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on July 12, 1927 in Wheeling a daughter of the late Anton and Teresa Hegedus. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and retired from Wheeling ...

PEGGY GALENTINE

Peggy A. Galentine, 80, of Grampian, formerly of Moundsville, WV, was surrounded by her family when gained her angel wings on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Born on November 19, 1942, in Aleppo, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Edith (Kandred) Courtwright. On August 30, 1969, in Aleppo, she married the love of her life, Otis B. Galentine. Peggy was a Brethren (a Christian faith) and a member of the Curwensville Presbyterian Church. Peggy was a giving, compassionate, and loving mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader of the Bible. She ...

DESMOND A. LEKANUDOS

Desmond Anthony Lekanudos, 76, of Wheeling, died February 9, 2023, at the Continuous Care Center. He was born July 15, 1946, in Wheeling, a son of the late George Lekanudos and Dulcie Joyce Doyle Laney. Desmond was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. He was a 1964 graduate of Wheeling High School and enjoyed golfing and billiards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Juniper and a sister, Brenda Sturgeon. Desmond is survived by his two children, Desi G. (Amanda) Lekanudos and Niki Lynn (Alan) Conlan; three grandchildren, ...

LOIS MICKEY

Lois Jean Mickey, 99, of Cameron, WV passed away Wednesday February 8, 2023. Funeral service Monday February 13, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 39 Maple Ave., Cameron, WV with Pastor Rodney Hubbs officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Cemetery, Cameron, WV.