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JEROME LUCAS

Jerome Nestor “Buzzie” Lucas, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on May 22, 1938, in Weirton, West Virginia, Jerry was the firstborn of four children to the late John Nestor and Mary Margaret Kelley Lucas. A graduate of Weir High School, Class of 1956, he answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force, where he met his future bride, Marian Clarke while serving in England. After two years of dating, they were married on May 14, 1960. Their marriage was blessed ...

CATHERINE SAUNDERS

Catherine J. Saunders, 93, of East Springfield, Ohio, passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1931, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Edward and Agnes Sprouse. In addition to her parents, Catherine is preceded in death by her loving husband, James A. Saunders. Catherine ...

ROBERTA ILIENE “DIDDY” SMITH

Roberta Iliene “Diddy” (Cole) Smith, 87 of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at her daughter’s home under the care of Valley Hospice. Iliene was born on August 25, 1937 in Wheeling, WV. She was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Maggie Adaline (Minnis) ...

PATRICIA HAYNES

Patricia A. Haynes, 75, of Brilliant, OH, passed away June 8, 2025 at home. Services are private. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneralhomes.com.

MARY MUCHA

Mary Ann Mucha, 89, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday June 6, 2025 at home. Private services will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Fr. James M. Dunfee, officiating. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

DORTHY LANCASTER

Dorothy Marie (Miller) Lancaster, 85, of Wellsburg, WV passed away on Friday June 6, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Dorothy was born on October 12, 1939, in Wellsburg WV to the late Arthur and Wilma (Herrington) Miller. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband Ervin Lee Lancaster, One son Bruce Lancaster, one infant grandson Joshua Isinghood, one infant great-grandchild Illyria King, One son-in-law Terry Smith Sr, one brother Arthur Miller Jr and one infant sister Margaret. Dorothy was a faithful member of the Wellsburg Church of Christ. ...