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GLENN DENNIS

Glenn E. Dennis, 88, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday April 6, 2024, at Weirton Medical Center. He was born March 18, 1936, in Brilliant, OH, son of the late Everett “O.E” and May (Bucey) Dennis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith E. “Judy” (Davis) Dennis on October 21, 2006; and a son, John Dennis. Glenn retired after 30 years from Timet where he was a machinist. He was also self-employed and owned many rental properties in the area. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Glenn was an active member of the Brilliant Christian ...

CHRIST VERGITZ, JR.

Christ I. Vergitz Jr., 70, of Steubenville died April 3, 2024 at Rolling Hills in Bridgeport. He was born August 15, 1953 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late Christ Sr. and Gertrude Roe Vergitz. He is also preceded in death by his sister Earvina “Jojo” Orban. Christ was retired from Wheeling Pitt Steel where he worked for 38 years. He was also a graduate of Steubenville High School class of 1971. Surviving are one son Christ (Mika) Vergitz III of TN; two daughters Vicky (Danny) Filtz of Wintersville and Cassandra (Zack) Vergitz of Dillonvale; sister Christine Pavlik ...

JOHN STEWART

John R. Stewart, 59, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024. He was born on June 24, 1964, in Follansbee, a son of the late Walter and Helen (Allum) Stewart. John was an avid sports fan and collector of sports memorabilia. He was a kind and caring friend to many. He is survived by two half-brothers, Jamie and Junior Polack; his biological mother, Carol McIntyre; care taker, Patricia Olenick; friend, Wilma Baugh and canine companions, Sammie and Copper. Friends will be received on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Nixon Funeral Home in New Cumberland, from 1 pm till time of ...

JOSEPH POSZYWAK

Joseph G. Poszywak, 72 of Weirton, WV, passed on April 4, 2024 Joey is survived by his three brothers, Anthony and Karen, Leonard and Laurie and Stanley Poszywak, two sisters, Bernadette and Terry Kester and Mary Ann and Robert Nieser; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 3 to 7 PM with a Rosary recited at 7 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Wednesday at the Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Weirton. Share tributes at www.grecohertnick.com

PATRICIA SEDERS

Patricia Ann DePoy Seders, age 82 years, a resident of Elkins, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Mountain Memories Assisted Living and Retirement Center, under the care of Mountain Memories staff and WV Caring. A memorial Service will be held in Weirton, WV on Saturday, April 6, at 3 pm, with visitation from 1 to 3, at the First United Methodist Church, 3301 West St. Interment will follow at the Pierpoint Cemetery in Alma, WV. Memorial contributions can be made to Mountain Memories Assisted Living and Retirement Center, 301 Wilson Lane, Elkins, ...

MILDRED BURSKEY

Mildred O. ‘Millie’ Burskey, 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, in the Villa Vista Royale in Steubenville, OH. Millie was born Jan. 13, 1940, in Dillonvale, OH, daughter of the late Howard Charles and Bertha Virginia (Sligar) Paxton. Millie had previously worked for 17 years at the now former Ohio Edison W.H. Sammis Plant Electrical Dept. in Stratton, OH. She was a member of the St. Francis R.C. Church in Toronto and loved to quilt and enjoyed walking. In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Burskey, brother ...