All Obituaries

George Henry Beard III, 80, of Tiltonsville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 in Trinity Hospital.  He was born on July 16, 1942 in Bridgeport a son of the late George H. and Evelyn (Brownlee) Beard Jr.  George was Methodist by faith, served his Country in the United States Army and retired from Ohio Power Cardinal Plant.  He was a member of the Steubenville Masonic Lodge #45, Brilliant American Legion Post #573 and the Yorkville VFW.  George also loved his...

Marian Verba, 94 of Bellaire formerly of Blaine passed away Saturday, January 4, 2023.  She was born October 2, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Marshal) Manukin.  Marian retired from the Ohio Valley Drug Company of Wheeling in the accounting department, a member of the Bellaire Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women’s Club.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Verba in 1992, siblings John, Carl, Paul...

Kimberly Sue (Wensyel) Riser, 65, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her children, on Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1957, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald and Ruth Ann (Richards) Wensyel. Kim was a 1975 graduate of Martins Ferry High School.  She retired from Super 8 in Wheeling, West Virginia, where she was the manager for 5 years.  Kim was a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to all who...

Sally Ann (Pittman) Clary, age 76, passed from this earth on January 30, 2023 at her home in Belmont surrounded by her family.  She was born on that same property on July 6, 1946 to the late Harold R and Evelyn (Jarrett) Pittman. Sally was a 1965 graduate of Union Local High School and worked for the school district for several years.  She lived on her family’s farm for her entire life.  She assisted her father with the farm work and was his primary caregiver...

Reese Wilson McAninch, 97, of Harrisville, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on January 25, 1926, in Harrisville the only child of Floyd and Lena (Bane) McAninch.  Wilson was a member of the Harrisville United Methodist Church, and served his country in the United States Navy during WWII on board the USS Woodson in the Pacific Theater.  He was a member of the Belmont Masonic Lodge #0016 and the Adena American Legion Post 525. ...

James Clark (Gropp) McKeeta, 57 of Lashley Rd., Shadyside passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.  He was born July 1, 1965, the son of the late David L. and Margaret M. (McKeeta) Gropp in McKees Rocks, PA.  James was a graduate of Black Hawk High School and University of Pittsburgh, a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity, and the Mt. Zion Methodist Church.  He was retired from the CONSOL Coal Company and as a Federal Mine Inspector.  Jim finally found the love of his...

Pete Paul Ignacak, 79 of St. Clairsville passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 26, 1943, the son of the late John and Mary (Smigle) Ignacak. He was retired from Sipple Development, Sewickley, PA as a Superintendent, a Veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam Conflict and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst.  Pete was a man of many talents and interest, he loved gardening, a gun...

Wilma Jean Grimes, 85, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on January 21, 2023.  She was born on January 15, 1938 in Bethesda, a daughter of the late Edgar and Gail (Heskett) Mayberry.  Wilma Jean was a vibrant community activist.  She directed the Barnesville Youth Soccer Program, organized the Traveling Community Arts service connecting artists to businesses, and ran the summer concert series in Barnesville for over 30 years.  She sang on the church choir and loved to...

Mary Ann Sicotte Sandstrom, 86 of Wheeling, WV passed away January 20, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born May 6, 1936, the daughter of the late Louis J. and Bernadette (Getzen) Sicotte.     Mary Ann was born in Baraga, MI and lived in south Florida for most of her life; she was a retired real estate agent.   Left to cherish her memory are her lifelong love and partner, Alan Naegele of Wheeling, her two children: Joseph Slavik (Susan) of Florida and Tricia...

Robert Keith Grimmett, Jr passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home.  He was born October 1, 1993, the son of Robert K. and Beverly (Wease) Grimmett of Bridgeport.  Keith was a salesperson for the Value City Furniture Company in St. Clairsville.  He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School; he was an avid WVU and Steeler’s  football fan.  He was a man of many talents and interests however, his greatest joy was his family, especially his two...