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BONITA “BONNIE” BREWER

Bonita “Bonnie” Gail Brewer, 79, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1946, in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Charles and Shirley (Albright) Deitch. Bonnie was Presbyterian by faith, retired from Nickles Bakery after many years of service, and enjoyed camping, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Edward E. Brewer; son, Todd Bilinsky; daughter, Angela Bilinsky; step son, Douglas (Jennifer) Brewer; step daughter, Debbie Brewer; sister, Nola Deitch; ...

JOHN BUNGARD

John A. Bungard 75, of Glen Easton, WV. passed away Friday December 5, 2025 at home. Arrangements pending Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1109 2nd St. Moundsville, WV.

FRANCIS “FRANK” DUFF III

Francis “Frank” Xavier Duff III, 69, of Wheeling, WV, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born December 5, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Francis Duff II and Marion Nimar Duff. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Ralbusky Duff; children, Jessica (George) Frangos, Eric Duff and John (Ashley) Duff; grandchildren, Alex, Grace and Gloria Frangos; and sisters, Dee Dee Vorce and Ellen Mary Collins. Per Frank’s wishes, there will be no services. Frank would like to thank all the people who have helped him. Memorial contributions may be ...

JAMES EDWARD NIXON

James Edward Nixon, born on July 11, 1958, in Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in his hometown on December 4, 2025, at the age of 67. The son of Henry E. Nixon and Irma J. Nixon, James dedicated his professional life to serving his community as a skilled Heat and Air Conditioning Installer with Johnson Boiler Works. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal services. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff at Liza’s Place for their compassionate support during his final days. Memorial contributions in James’s honor may be made ...

DR. ROBERT “BOB” SANDRIDGE

Dr. Robert “Bob” Lee Sandridge, 93, of Proctor, WV, died peacefully on Friday, November 14th, 2025 at The Kinsington Care Center in Aurora, OH. He was born June 12th, 1932, in Junior, WV, son of the late Howard and Ariel Sandridge. He graduated from West Liberty University with a Bachelor’s degree and continued his education at West Virginia University, University of North Carolina, and Carnegie Mellon University completing a Masters, Doctorate, and an MBA. After a short time in the Navy, he spent most of his career in the Research Department at Mobay Chemical Company in New ...

ROSE SAFFLE

Rose Elizabeth Saffle, 95, of Woodsfield, OH passed away Thursday. Calling hours 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.