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JEFFREY NICKOLES

Jeffrey Owen Nickoles, 59 of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Valley Hospice Care Center North with his family by his side. He was born on August 22, 1964, in Steubenville, Ohio to Danny and Grace (Cameron) Nickoles of Colliers, WV. Jeff was a member of Cross ...

LAWRENCE “LARRY” ROCK

Lawrence E. “Larry” Rock, 78, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2024. Visitation will take place Thursday, May 23 from 4 PM to 7 PM at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto where his funeral service will be held Friday at 1:30 PM. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s paper. www.jefosterfh.com

JANET CHUICH

Janet I. Chuich, 74, passed away Thursday May 16, 2024 at The Kobacker House in Columbus, OH. She was born on September 7, 1949 to the late Walter Doyle Kieffer and Dorothy Jean Isner Conn in Weirton. WV. Janet was the friend and confidant that everyone wished they had, that could light up a ...

DELORES BANAL

Delores Ann Banal, 82, of Smithfield, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on October 10, 1941, a daughter of the late, Manuel and Anna (Wilczynski) Espasandin Sr. Delores was a member of St. Adelbert Catholic Church and retired from JCPenney after many years of service. She enjoyed cooking, baking and loved all animals. She is survived by her children, Denise (Jay) Kirkpatrick and Randy (Brenda) Banal; a granddaughter, Megan Kirkpatrick; two step grandsons, John and Jeff Neilly; a brother, Manuel Espasandin Jr.; and several nieces and ...

HARRY BLANCHARD

Harry “Rex” Blanchard, 71, of Brilliant, OH, passed away May 17, 2024. Private burial at New Alexandria Cemetery. Offer condolences at www.wheeler funeralhomes.com.

ANTHONY PALIZZI

Anthony Joseph Palizzi, 85, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Weirton Medical Center. He was born on January 3, 1939, in Follansbee, WV, a son of the late Camillo and Mary (Andrilli) Palizzi. In addition to his parents Anthony is preceded in death by a brother, Nick Palizzi; and three sisters, Helen Oxier, Rita Colantonio, and Anna Dugan. He graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1958. He then spent six years in the Marines as a reservist. After 32 years he retired as a foreman in the BOP at Weirton Steel Corporation. Tony was a lifelong member of ...