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JONATHAN J. MARTIN

Jonathan J. Martin, 50, of Gibsonton, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1975, in Weirton, the son of Manford Martin and JoAnn Patterson Orr. At a young age, Jonathan was diagnosed with leukemia and given a grim prognosis. True to his determined spirit, he refused to accept those limitations. After a long and courageous battle, he overcame the disease, though he remained wheelchair- bound for the rest of his life. Jonathan never allowed this to define him. Instead, he chose to live fully and purposefully. He graduated ...

THOMAS “TIM” ABERNETHY III

Thomas (Tim) Wilson Abernethy III, 71, of Boardman, OH, joined his parents, Tom and Grace Abernethy, in Heaven on December 24, 2025. Running into the arms of his parents on Christmas Eve, Tim was no doubt also welcomed by his infant sister, Katherine Marie, as well as a multitude of joyous ...

NANCY SMITH

Nancy Vivian Smith of Weirton, WV, passed away on January 5, 2026 at Stone Pear Pavilion in Chester, WV, at the age of 96. Born in Richmond, Virginia on February 26, 1929 to the late Leslie and Alma Munday Foster, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Earl Smith in 2008, ...

RICHARD KIMMINS

Atty Richard P. Kimmins of Weirton, formerly of Kennedy Twp., Pa, passed away at Allegheny General Hospital on January 5. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eleanor Kimmins, and his cherished schnauzers- Ike, Max, Hershey, Pete, and Sam. Rick is survived by his wife, Elaine Quinlan High-Kimmins, brother David (Pat) of Florida, son William Kimmins, stepson Jeff High (Meredith), grandsons Greg and Jacob High, and Nephew Morgan Kimmins. He is also survived by his precious schnauzers, Millie and Reggie. Rick attended Montour High School and Duquesne University. He ...

MICHELE LELLI

Michele Archangel Lelli, 73, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Sunday January 4, 2026 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Michele is preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond J. Lelli. She is survived by her daughters Rene‘ J. (Dave Guzyk) Lelli & Andrea Lelli Ray. A memorial mass will be held at 10 am on Friday January 9th, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1521 Bantam Ridge Road, Wintersville, Ohio with Fr. Michael Gossett officiating. Offer condolences at www.shorac.com

MARTHA MORGAN

Martha R. “Marty” Morgan, 74, of New Alexandria, OH, died January 5, 2026, at the Laurels of Steubenville. There will be no services. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.