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SANDRA JOHNSON

Sandra L. Johnson, 88, of Wintersville died Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Bolger Country Club Manor. She was born February 4, 1937 in Steubenville. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Mary (Boyd) Conn; her sister, Sharon Lynn Blackburn; brother-in- law, Bill Johnson; and her ...

NANCY ARMANTROUT

Nancy Kay Armantrout, a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 13, 2025, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. She was 77 years old. Born on May 2, 1948, in Three Rivers, Michigan, Nancy was a daughter of the late Vanita “Imogene” McPherson. In November 1964, fate brought Nancy together with Gary Armantrout through mutual friends. Their connection was immediate and unwavering, and on July 17, 1965, they were united in marriage. Their 51 years of marriage were a testament to enduring love, shared dreams, and steadfast companionship. Together, they raised four ...

VIVIAN WEIGEL

Vivian Dee Weigel, 78, of Weirton, WV, passed Friday, June 13, 2025 at WVU Medicine, Weirton Medical Center. She was born October 12, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late George Weigel Sr. and Delia Wolff Weigel. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Lou Teel. Vivian was a member of the Hancock County Historical Museum, WMC Auxiliary and Three Score. She was a very generous and caring woman to anyone she met. She will be truly missed. She is survived by her brother, George Weigel Jr. (Sondra Lee); sister, Sylvia Jean Votruba; many nieces, nephews, great- ...

ARTHUR WELLS

Arthur C. Wells, of Mingo Junction, OH, lovingly known as “Art” to those closest to him, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025 at the age of 78 in Weirton, WV after a hard fought battle with several illnesses. Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home at 107 Hill St. in Smithfield, OH followed by Military Honors at 1 p.m., presented by the Yorkville VFW, and a funeral service by Reverend Mark Click. www.jefosterfh.com

PATRICIA PERRY

Our sweet mother, Patricia Virginia Broce Perry, 95, of Wintersville went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 9, 2025. She was born November 18, 1929 to the late John and Irene McCallister Broce. Patty worked as a secretary for the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District. She ...

JAMES HALSTEAD

James W. Halstead, 84, passed away on Thursday, June12, 2025 at The Province of Wexford in Warrendale, PA. He was born March 12, 1941 in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Clyde W. Halstead and Mary Belle Pietrangelo. Jim was a member of Wintersville Methodist Church, Steubenville Masonic ...