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OTIS RUSH SR.

Otis Floyd Rush, Sr., 87, of Proctor, WV passed peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. Otis was born July 15, 1939, in Proctor, WV son of the late John O. and Lucy V. (Trader) Rush. He was a retired plater operator for the tin mill in Weirton, WV. Otis loved to golf and at 78 he had a 3 handicap, playing all sports, hunting, fishing and mowing with his Kobota Tractor. He was a member of the New Martinsville Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Crystal Matask; grandson, David Cline; ...

PATRICIA THOMPSON

Patricia F. Thompson, 81, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully October 15, 2026, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville. She was born on June 12, 1945, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late James and Mary Grace (DeLeonardis) Winger. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her brother, James Winger. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert E. Thompson; and her children, Michael Thompson and Brenda (Bryan) Campbell. Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Homes, 685 Canton Road, Wintersville, Ohio, on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 11 A.M. until ...

ALLAN RIFFLE

Allan W. Riffle, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on October 15, 2026 at Valley Hospice. Allan served in the Navy and retired from Weirton Steel/Arcelor tin mill dept. Allan is survived by his wife Sheila M. Gump Riffle and son John Allan Riffle. Private services. Offer condolences at www.shorac.com

MARY WRIGHT

Mary Jane (Hydro) Wright was born November 2, 1931 on Avenue J in Weirton WV. She went on to marry Frank Wright SR and raise her family in Weirton WV. She passed away on 13 October in Whiteville NC comforted by her son and daughter in law. Preceded in death by her father John Hydro, mother ...

ALLAN RIFFLE

Allan W. Riffle, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on October 15, 2026 at Valley Hospice. Allan served in the Navy and retired from Weirton Steel/Arcelor tin mill dept. Allan is survived by his wife Sheila M. Gump Riffle and son John Allan Riffle. Private services. Offer condolences at www.shorac.com

SHIRLEY GRAHAM

Shirley Jean Graham, 91, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville. She was born on November 10, 1934, coincidentally sharing the same birthday as her husband. She was the daughter of the late Fred David Jones II and Theresa (Hutkay) ...