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DARRELL SNYDER

Darrell “Cinders” Snyder, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach, educator, and community icon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Golden Oaks in Follansbee, WV. He was 90 years old. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Barbara Kum Snyder of Weirton, his son Darrell L. (Rebecca) Snyder of Chambersburg, PA., grandsons Elijah and Ari Snyder, brother David “Duke” (Barbara) Snyder, sister-in-law Ethel Snyder, brother-in-law Larry Kum, and close nephews and nieces Dukie Snyder, Cindy Anselene, Debi Snyder, Terri Min and their families. Darrell’s ...

RAYMOND SULLIVAN

Raymond C. “Ray” Sullivan, 60, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday April 25, 2025 at home. Friends will be received on Saturday May 3rd at the Wheeler Funeral Home 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. There will be a service by the Brilliant Sons of the American Legion at 1:00 p.m. Private burial at New Alexandria Cemetery. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

FRANK GIANNAMORE Jr.

Frank A. Giannamore Jr., 55, of Pittsburgh passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his home. He was born September 9, 1969 in Steubenville. He is the son of Frank Giannamore Sr. and the late Judith Galownia Giannamore. Also preceding him in death are his paternal grandparents Egidio & Carmella ...

SHAWN PORRECA

Shawn Porreca, 45, of Wintersville, OH passed away Saturday, April 26th. He is survived by his parents, Conny and Melissa Porreca. Brother Todd and Sara, sister Angela and Matt, daughters Trinity and S. Porreca and partner C. Altmyer. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 pm ...

HELEN BRANCAZIO

It is with deep love and cherished remembrance that we announce the peaceful passing of Helen H. Brancazio, who left this world on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Helen was 102 years old. Friends can visit Helen’s family on Thursday, May 1st, from Noon to the time of her 1 pm Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Ave. Weirton, WV. The Reverend Father Dennis J. Schuelkens, Jr., will preside. Interment will take place immediately following her service. She will ...

DAVID JOHNSON

David A. Johnson, 59, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday April 23, 2025 while at work. There will be no services. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.