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WALTER FERGUSON

Walter Ferguson, 88, of Wellsburg, WV passed away February 20, 2026, at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. Walter was born November 10, 1937, in Wellsburg, WV to the late Lester and Irene Dick Ferguson. Walt had a very successful career as a journeyman/electrician, with I.B.E.W. Local 246 with over 65years of service. He was a member of the Wellsburg United Methodist Church, the Brooke Hills Park Board for over 30 years, and the Wellsburg Bridge Committee. He was a long time coach for the Wellsburg Colts, founder of the Washington Pike Baseball Association, the Brooke County Health ...

SHERMAN BILLINGSLEY

Sherman G. Billingsley 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in the Meadows of Cadiz. Sherman was born Aug. 22, 1946, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Harold and Myrtle (Francis) Billingsley. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. He had previously worked as a press operator at Fort Steuben Metals before retiring. Sherman is survived by his wife, Michele A. (Pettengill) Billingsley; two sons, Sherman G. (Lisa) Billingsley, II of Toronto, and Dennis A. Billingsley of Ravenna, OH; one daughter, Alicia (Paul) Anderson of ...

EMMETT LANTZ

Emmett L. Lantz, 95, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Mary Jane Brooks Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. He was born on June 25, 1930, in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of the late Emmett E. Lantz and Jessie (Manning) ...

CHARLES EVERHART

Charles William Everhart, 80, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Florence, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19th. He was born September 20, 1945, the son of the late Thurman and Mary Ruth Poole Everhart. Charles was the beloved husband to Carole Jo (Christy) Everhart for 43 years. ...

CHARLOTTE JANE SCHOONMAKER

Charlotte “Cesia” Stasky Schoonmaker, 81, passed away on February 10, 2026. She is the child of the late Chester Stasky and Mary Stasiulewicz. She spent a lifetime as a nurse; the kind that didn’t just treat symptoms, but steadied hands, calmed fears, and quietly carried other ...

HELEN ESTEP

Helen Estep, 90, of Mingo Jct., died Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. She was born June 20th, 1935 in Penowa, PA. She worked at Pure Milk in Steubenville where she met her husband, Ron and they married in 1956. They had three children. She had several jobs including the soda fountain at the ...