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BARBARA WOLFE

Barbara June (Virtue) Wolfe born 05/24/1934 went to be with the Lord on October 11th, 2025. She was greeted at heaven’s gate by her parents Elizabeth & Charles Virtue, her loving husband Jim Wolfe & his twin Jack, her brothers & sisters: Charles, Lawrence, Bobby, Harry, Merle, Wanda, ...

JESS “A.F.” BLACK III

Jess “A.F.” Allen Frederick Black III, 64 of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA. Jess was born on December 30, 1960 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of late Jess Allen Frederick Black Sr. and Martha Lee (Robinson) Black. Jess was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church in Follansbee, WV, where he lived out his quiet faith through kindness and service. For over 17 years, he worked with Change Inc. Weatherization, helping those in need and improving lives throughout his trade. A hardworking truck driver for more than 22 ...

GEORGE PORTER

George Conrad Porter, a lifelong resident of the Steubenville, Ohio area, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on July 16, 1936, in the same area that would see the entirety of his rich and full life, George left an indelible mark on all who knew him. George ...

FRED BOSTON

Fred W. Boston, 88, of Vienna, WV passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1937 in Bellaire, OH to the late Willard E. and Clarabelle Littleton Boston. Fred was an outdoor lover, especially with fishing and hiking. He and his son once did 150 miles on the Appalachian Trail during Bruce’s scout days. Fred was known as the “yankee metal bender” because he could make anything out of metal. He served 50 years at Local #33 Sheet Metal Construction. Fred had fond memories of him and his wife participating in craft shows, selling ...

DENISE CAIN

Denise Ann Cain, age 66 of Steubenville passed away October 20, 2025. She was born December 28, 1958 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Carl and Phyllis White Alvis. Also preceded in death by sisters, Cheryl Toney and Leslie Moody and nephews, Michael and Chris Alvis. Denise loved cats, baking, Margaritas and was a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan. She graduated in 1976 from Toronto High School and was presently employed as a supervisor of the West Virginia Department of Human Services having served for twenty years. Denise’s surviving family includes her husband, Allen ...

PATRICIA SIMMONS

Patricia A. Simmons, 79, of Brilliant, OH, formerly of Steubenville, OH passed away Thursday October 23, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of her funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Private interment at Union Cemetery in Steubenville, OH. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.