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JASON NIXON

Jason Alan Nixon, 57, of North East, PA, formerly of Weirton, WV, passed away on April 12th. Jason was born to David and Jacqueline Nixon. He was preceded in death by his father, David, and his stepson, Josiah Lipscomb. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Cori; his daughter, Madison Nixon (Matthew Peppard); his son Jayse Nixon, at home; and Joshua Nixon; stepson, Tyas Lipscomb; his sisters, Jenny Anderson (Tom), Julie Yingst (Gary), and Felicia Gurrera (Michael); and his adoring grandchildren, Varo, Atticus, and Luna Peppard. Friends and relatives will ...

SAUNDRA WELLS

Saundra L. Coen Wells, 81 of Wellsburg, WV passed away April 15, 2024, at Trinity West Valley Hospice, Steubenville, OH. She was born October 10, 1942, in Wheeling, WV to the late Michael and Ruth Crofford Coen. She was a member of the Follansbee Church of Christ, Wellsburg Chapter 23 order of Eastern Star, WV & OH Women’s Bowling Association for many years and once bowled a 275, Unity Apartment Women’s Group and Bible Study. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister Sharon Coen. She is survived by her son Jeff Wells (Lori) of Georgia, her ...

JAMES FERGUSON

James Warren “Jim” Ferguson Jim passed away April 14, 2024, at the age of 89. He was the son of Lester and Irene Dick Ferguson of Wellsburg. And was preceded in death by them, along with his wife of 64 years. Jim had a very successful career as a Journeyman/Electrician, with ...

HARRY GAILLAS

Harry Gaillas, of Weirton, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, at PAM Health in Oakdale. He was born on June 30, 1932, in Weirton, to Theodore and Calliope Gaillas. Harry was one of five children and grew up surrounded by love and laughter in the close-knit Gaillas family. After ...

DORIS MARTAUS

Doris Spilecki Martaus, recently a resident of the Meadows of Cadiz, and formerly a resident of Toronto, OH, passed away on April 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna (Turoff) and Gregory Spilecki, brothers Alex, Robert, and Chester Spilecki, son Daniel Joseph Martaus, ...

SHERRY MATTHEWS

Sherry J. Matthews, 84, of Rayland, OH, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Sherry was born July 19, 1939, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Charles and Alma (Scott) Reynard. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin Matthews in 2011, and two brothers, Richard and Ronald Reynard. She worked for many years providing private home health care in the area. Sherry was a member of Weems Chapel and attended the church in Salt Run where she often played the piano during the service. Sherry leaves behind her husband, James A. Matthews, Jr. ...