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MICHAEL ‘MIKE’ ECKELS

Michael “Mike” Robert Eckels, a vibrant spirit who brightened the lives of many, will be remembered fondly after his untimely passing at his home in Weirton, West Virginia, on August 12, 2026. Born in Los Alamitos, California, on January 4, 1984, Mike was the cherished only child of Michael and Lori Herkle Eckels. Friends can visit Mike’s family on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Mike’s request for cremation will be honored. He will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home ...

ELIZABETH UTZLER

Elizabeth “Betty Rock” Utzler, 87, of Delray Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on August 14, 2026. Betty was born May 18, 1939, in Toronto, Ohio, the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Chalfa) Rock. She was a 1957 graduate of Toronto High ...

SUE PIZZOFERRATO

Sue Pizzoferrato passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at her residence in The Brooke Memory Care at The Inn At Library Way in Hilliard, Ohio Sue was born in Pratola Peligna, Abruzzo, Italy on September 1st, 1929, the daughter of the late Liberato and Emilia (Casasanta) ...

FRANCESCA OSSO

In Loving Memory of Francesca Osso Francesca, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully at 97, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, love, and sacrifice. Born in Longobardi, Province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy, she ...

LEONARD ENRIETTI

Leonard Michael Enrietti passed peacefully at Valley Hospice Care Center North on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Leonard was born on March 13, 1936, one of three children to Lawrence and Bruna Zanoli Enrietti. Friends can visit Leonard’s family on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. until the time of his 12 p.m. Liturgy of the Word Service at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Rev Fr. Binu Sebastian will preside. Interment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Share condolences at www.grecohertnick.com.

MARY JANE CARSON

Mary Jane (Haney) Carson, age 95, passed away on August 15, 2026, at Carroll Golden Age Retreat. Mary Jane was born, raised in, and resided most all of her life in Bergholz, Ohio. She was a registered nurse, who had 6 children in 10 years. She traded her nursing career to raise her children, ...