William O. “Bill” Packer of Harrisville died on Saturday, August 22 after battling a recent illness. Bill was born on May 11, 1945, to William A. and Lucie Packer. He was a lifelong resident of the family farm, where he still resided, and operated Packers Orchard. Bill is survived by ...
Jacques “Jack” Alan Sarles, 86, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1939, in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Walter Sarles and May Colberg. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 52 years, Beverly S. Williams Sarles, who passed away in 2015, as well as several brothers and sisters. After graduating from high school in 1957, Jack proudly began his career in the United States Navy. A Vietnam War veteran, he served aboard the USS Hancock, USS Shangri-La, USS America, and USS ...
John Robert “Bob” White, born June 23, 1930, went home to Heaven on August 21, 2026. He is now healthy and whole in the presence of his Saviour, Jesus Christ. Bob loved God and faithfully read his Bible every day. A gifted musician, he served the Lord by playing the church organ for more than 72 years; the majority of those at Richmond Methodist Church. Bob retired from a career with PNC Bank. He enjoyed Christian television, good music, playing music, flower gardening, and reminiscing about the many memories of a long and blessed life. Friends will be received at the ...
Jerry Alan Matics, 62, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1963, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Betty (Pepperling) Matics and the late Dale Matics. In addition to his mother, Betty, Jerry is also survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Susan (Cagot) ...
Irene Barker, 92, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. She was born on August 3, 1934, in Weirton. She was preceded in death by her father, George Teringa; her mother, Sophie Ratvasky Teringa Chervenak; her stepfather, John ...
Darlene Blanche (Beatty) Kakascik, 87, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away on August 21, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. She was born on June 21, 1939, to the late Harley R. and Winona (Lambright) Beatt. She is also preceded by her husband Thomas "Dilly" Fredrick Kakascik, one sister Bonnie Maffit. She worked for Kaufman and then Macy's in the Fort Steubenville Mall. She was in housewares department for more than 20 years. She was a member of St. Agnes Church, A CWC member and their card club. She is survived by three children: Thomas Jr. (Mary) Kakascik of Weirton, Stepanie ...
