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VIRGINIA PORTER

Virginia Porter, 91, formerly of Star City and McMechen, WV: passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Morgantown. She was born November 7,1934: the daughter of the late Alex and Irene (Fankhauser) Hawkins. She worked in Medical Records at OVMC, was a member of First Christian Church in McMechen and Order of the Eastern Star, Moundsville Chapter #86. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Porter. Survivors include two sons, Frederick D. (Kim) Porter of Marysville, Ohio and Charles E. (Perri DeChristopher) Porter of Star City, WV; one ...

JOHN BUNGARD SR.

John Allen Bungard Sr., 75, of Glen Easton, W.Va., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born November 7, 1950, the son of Floyd and Margaret (Crow) Bungard. John was a Christian, devoted husband, Dad, brother, pap, and a great-grandpap. John was a 1970 graduate ...

ROY HALLER

Roy Day Haller, 79, a proud veteran and innovative businessman, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at home in Gainesville, Va. surrounded by his loving family. Friends and family will be received at Kepner Funeral Home, Woodsdale, 900 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003 ...

HARRY HANS JR.

Harry Henry Hans Jr., 88, of Wheeling, WV, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Wheeling Specialty Hospital. He was born in Wheeling on September 23, 1937, the son of the late Harry and Josephine (Finn) Hans Sr. Harry was a devout Catholic and would attend St. Vincent de ...

EDWARD MARN

Edward Anthony Marn passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at Madison Rehab and Nursing Home, at the age of 93 in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born on December 26, 1931, in Lansing, Ohio, Edward’s life was marked by dedication to his family, his community, and his country. As a young ...

VINCE PAOLETTI

Vince Paoletti was born in Steubenville, OH on May 15, 1941. He grew up in Beech Bottom and Warwood, WV. He attended Corpus Christi Grade School and Central Catholic HS in Wheeling WV. After graduating, he earned a degree in Education from West Liberty State College in 1963 and received his ...