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MARK JOSEPH IRVIN

Mark Joseph Irvin, 67, former resident of Colliers, WV, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. Born May 7, 1958 in Weirton, he was the son of the late Jack and Jean Irvin. Mark lived the last year of his life in Virginia, spending time with his daughter and granddaughter. He was a retired machinist from Weirton Steel and Eagle Manufacturing with over 30 years of service. He was an avid classic car enthusiast and talented inventor. He enjoyed working on projects in his garage, especially his 1953 Chevrolet Pickup truck, which he restored twice. Mark was Catholic by faith. He loved ...

GARY PERDEW

Gary Wayne Perdew, 77, passed away September 23, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. No services are planned. Offer condolences at www.whee

MARK JOYCE

Mark Thomas Joyce, 77, of Steubenville, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Born in Steubenville on August 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Charles and Justine Joyce. Mark was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his loving ...

ETHEL RICHARDSON

Ethel Richardson, 102, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Home, in Charleston, WV. Ethel was born on August 8, 1923, to the late Frank and Elizabeth Semelveis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert Richardson and her brother, Wilbur Semelveis. Ethel was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, OH. She is survived by her two daughters, Betty (Ron) Duchon and Vicki Vannest; her son, Jim (Lisa) Richardson; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and family ...

CECELIA ERDMAN

Cecelia Marie Hicks “Squeak” Erdman, 76 of Follansbee, WV passed away September 22, 2025, at home. She was born January 8, 1949, in Conneaut, OH to the late Lloyd J. and Helen Puffer Hicks. She was a retired nurse and a member of the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, Follansbee, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edgar “Butch” Erdman who passed Feb. 9, 2023, her daughter Lynnette Marie Erdman, her brother Chris J. Hicks and her sister Cynthia Schatz. Cecelia is survived by her four sons Lloyd Erdman (Kathy) of Tidioute, PA, Jeffrey Erdman ...

WALTER “BUTCH” KERNEN

Walter R. “Butch” Kernen, 79, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday September 21, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. Friends will be received to celebrate Butch’s life on Sunday September 28th at the Wells Township Community Park Shelter House, 2nd St., Brilliant, OH from 1:00 p.m. until dusk. Covered dishes are welcome. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.