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FRANKIE JOE ”JOE” FEATNER

Frankie Joe “Joe” Featner, 55, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 5, 2025 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 101 Longview Avenue, Mingo Junction, OH on Sunday from 2-6 p.m. and also on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at New Alexandria Cemetery. Offer condolences online at www.wheeler funeralhomes.com.

WILLIAM HAISLET, JR.

William Edward Haislet Jr., 61, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on November 3, 2025 at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 18, 1964 to his parents William Edward and Carolyn Fae (Shaw) Haislet, two children William Edward (Blake) Haislet, III of Steubenville, ...

GENEVIEVE RUMORA

Genevieve Josephine Rumora, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on October 31, 25, at Serra Manor in Weirton. She was born on January 3, 1930, in Weirton to Frank and Victoria Bialkowski Waszak. Genevieve was a proud lifelong resident of Weirton and cherished her roots in the community. Genevieve’s request for cremation will be honored. She will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. At her request, there will be no Services held for Gen. She will be interred at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies ...

JOHN “J.B.” BRETTELL

John “J.B.” Brettell, 1935–2025 With his children by his side, John Gaither Brettell, 90, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, after a short stay in hospice care. Born July 8, 1935, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Dr. Howard W. Brettell Sr., M.D. and Florence ...

ANNE D. PERHACS

Anne D. Cicale Perhacs passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2025, at Welty Home For the Aged in Wheeling. She was one hundred years old. Born in Follansbee, WV, she was a daughter of Nicola and Ida Romagnoli Cicale and Antoinette Cortez Cicale. Anne graduated fourth in her class from Follansbee High School in 1943 and attended West Virginia Northern Community College. Anne was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty-seven years, Joseph P. Perhacs, and by her son Jeffrey J. Perhacs. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, David and Father Henry (Hank) ...

RICHARD BEAL

Richard Michael Beal, 59, of Steubenville, passed away October 30, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born August 6, 1966, he was the son of Richard and June Beal. A 1984 Big Red graduate and U.S. Air Force veteran, Michael proudly served eight years and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He loved cars, motorcycles, and time with family. He is survived by his parents; daughter, Megan Beal; grandson, Damien Beal; sister, Jennifer Beal; and former wife and lifelong friend, Darcie Beal. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Second Baptist Church, 717 Adams ...