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WILLIAM KEEDER

William “Bud” Lloyd Keeder, 94, of Jefferson County, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born March 18, 1931, in Empire the son of the late Orville Keeder and Mary Frances Lloyd Keeder. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wilma McCourt Keeder in 2011, his high school sweetheart and lifelong partner whom me married September 19, 1952, as well as his devoted companion of 10 years, Ann Bray. Also preceded in death by his sisters, Lucille Johnson, Edna Tice, Faye Powley and Mildred Davis. A 1949 graduate of Jefferson Union ...

DAN YAICH

Dan Yaich, 80, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Dan is survived by his wife Carol Saho Yaich, son Dan (Jaime) Yaich, brother Michael (Debbie) Yaich and sister Marge (Richard) Blaine. Friends may call at Holy ...

BRIAN BERRY, SR.

Brian Don Berry, Sr., 81, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Fairmont, WV, Don lived and raised his family in Bridgeport before settling in Weirton, where he spent the last 20 years of his life ...

DENNIS BAKER

Dennis W. Baker, 69, of Pinellas Park, Fl passed unexpectedly but peacefully to heaven on October 22, 2025. He was born December 1, 1955, in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Thomas W. & Jacelyn Baker. Dennis moved from Wintersville, OH to Pinellas Park in 2019. Dennis married the love of his life, Linda Givens, on July 8, 1976, and was blessed with 49 years of marriage. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda, much loved son Jason Baker (fiancee Samantha Bundle) Seffner, FL, his spoiled & beloved dogs, twin sister Denise Johnson (Mac) Boca Raton, Fl, and sister Michele Hagstrom ...

BARBARA WOLFE

Barbara June (Virtue) Wolfe born 05/24/1934 went to be with the Lord on October 11th, 2025. She was greeted at heaven’s gate by her parents Elizabeth & Charles Virtue, her loving husband Jim Wolfe & his twin Jack, her brothers & sisters: Charles, Lawrence, Bobby, Harry, Merle, Wanda, ...

JESS “A.F.” BLACK III

Jess “A.F.” Allen Frederick Black III, 64 of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA. Jess was born on December 30, 1960 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of late Jess Allen Frederick Black Sr. and Martha Lee (Robinson) Black. Jess was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church in Follansbee, WV, where he lived out his quiet faith through kindness and service. For over 17 years, he worked with Change Inc. Weatherization, helping those in need and improving lives throughout his trade. A hardworking truck driver for more than 22 ...