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WILLIAM FAIR

William H. Fair, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 3, 2026, at WVU Weirton Medical Center. Friends are invited to visit Bill’s family on Wednesday, January 7, from 4-6 p.m. at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where his ...

GAIL DELAMATER

Gail Helene DeLaMater, 87, of Shepherdstown, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home. Born February 20, 1938, in Vineland, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Philip Joseph Pease and Ida Helene Toulson Pease and spent her teenage years with them in Parkersburg. In 1958 she married W. Dean DeLaMater, also of Parkersburg. They moved to Weirton in 1960, and she lived there until 2012, when she moved to be near her daughter, Susan. During her time in Weirton, she worked as Director of Volunteer Services for Weirton Medical Center. She is survived by her sons, Robert and ...

ROBERT FULLERTON

Robert J. ‘Bob’ Fullerton, 90, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026. Visitation is Tuesday, January 6, from 4-7 p.m. at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto. Bob’s service will follow at 7 p.m., led by Bob’s daughter, Rebecca J. Latynski. A private burial will take place on Wednesday in the Toronto Union Cemetery. www.jefosterfh.com.

FRANCES SOHOVICH

Frances A. Sohovich, 87, of Wintersville died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Valley Hospice. She was born March 13, 1938, in Steubenville to the late Joseph and Mary DiBenedetto Orsini. She is also preceded in death by her husband Carl Sohovich and two brothers Joe and Bernard Orsini. Frances was retired from Indian Creek School District where she was a Librarian for many years. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, the Wintersville Women’s Club and loved playing the one armed bandits. Surviving are daughter Merideth “Missy” (Alan) Valkosky of Wintersville ...

PAUL RAYL

Paul T. Rayl, Sr., age 90, of East Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026. Paul was born on March 27, 1935, to Price and Ella (Poe) Rayl. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 9 Siblings, and 2 Grandchildren. He proudly served his country for 20 years in the ...

JUNE FERRELLI

June E. Ferrelli, 84, of Steubenville died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her home. She was born June 18, 1944 in Steubenville to the late Edward and Mary Mahoney Perkins. Also preceding her in death are her husband Anthony Ferrelli; brother Clark Perkins and twin sister Joan ...