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BETTY JEAN RALSTON

Betty Jean Ralston, of Weirton, passed away at her residence on June 24th, 2024, at the age of 65. She was born on December 17th, 1958, in Weirton, and was the daughter of Dwight Leroy and Eva (Ralich) Ralston. Betty Jean was a member of the Weir High School graduating class of 1977. Throughout her life, Betty found fulfillment in various roles. She worked as a housekeeper at Weirton Medical Center, a ward clerk at Weirton Geriatric, and a volunteer in their activities department. One of the greatest joys that she encountered in life was operating a babysitting service from her ...

TIMOTHY SINGLETON

Timothy J. “Tim” Singleton, 65, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Monday June 24, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. He was born June 28, 1958, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late John and Betty Mae (Beall) Singleton. Tim worked at various places in the Ohio Valley. He attended Steel Valley Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his friends at Rivers Landing. Surviving are his wife, Virginia (Wiley) Singleton, whom he married Dec. 18, 1993; a daughter, Melina Sue Singleton; and a grandson, Remington Michael Derby, both of Rush Run, OH. Friends will be ...

MARLENE BOWER

Marlene Kathryn Bower 69, went home to the Lord on June 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. A daughter of the late Ronald and Bessie (Mercer) Thompson, she was born on May 28, 1955 in Weirton, WV. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Bower; sister, Barbara Martinez; brother Ronald Thompson, Jr. Marlene is survived by her children, Bethany (Bernie) Smith and Timothy “T.J.” Bower; brothers, Tim (Angie) Thompson and Mark Thompson; sister-in- law, Tina Thompson; brother-in-law, Tom (Peg) Bower; grand- children, Kayla Bower, Haylee Booher, ...

RICK “TAR” SIMMONS

Rick W. “Tar” Simmons, 57, of Gerogetown, PA passed away Saturday June 22, 2024 in Steubenville. Friends will be received on Wednesday to celebrate his life from 4-8 p.m. at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 101 Longview Ave., Mingo Junction. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

DAVID BROOKS

David L. Brooks, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday June 22, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH. Dave was born July 27, 1944, in Mansfield, OH, son of the late Joseph Henry Brooks and Sarah Jane (Tapper) Brooks. Prior to his retirement, Dave was the director ...

ANGELA MACRE

Angela Marie Macre, 96, of Steubenville, passed away June 17, 2024 while holding the hands of her loved ones. She was born November 15, 1927 in Mingo Jct. Angela was predeceased by the love of her life, Albert D. Macre, whom she married on October 4, 1950 at St. Agnes Parish in Mingo. She ...