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MARY G. THOMAS

Mary G. Thomas, 95, of Weirton, WV, passed Saturday, September 20, 2025 at home. She was born October 23, 1929 in Weirton, daughter of the late Michael and Teresa Stefano Gerevich. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth R. Thomas (2003); brother, Steve Gerevich; sisters, Helen Rastelli, Margaret Ticich and Teresa Ewaskey; a great grandson and a great granddaughter. Mary was a member of Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church. She loved reading her bible, gardening and caring for animals. Mary is survived by her loving daughters, Debra A. Thomas and Sandra E. ...

BENJAMEN BAILEY

Benjamen H. “Ben” Bailey, 48, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday September 19, 2025 at home. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and also on Wednesday 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 at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

LOREN HOSTERMAN

Loren Alva Hosterman, 72, of Wintersville, OH passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Select Specialty in Weirton, WV. He was born in Steubenville, OH on December 7, 1952, a son of the late Robert and Marion Liddick Hosterman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a ...

TINA M. TATE

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tina M (Chambers) Tate, who left us peacefully on September 18, 2025, at the age of 63. Tina was born on March 9, 1962, in Weirton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Chambers and Vera Crago. She lived most of her life in New Cumberland, WV. Tina was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hugh C. Tate Sr., in 2012. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and family — the center of Tina’s world. She is survived by her three loving children and their spouses: Amanda (Steve) McKinney, Hugh ...

JONI LYNN DENT

Joni Lynn Dent of Ben Avon, PA and Wintersville, OH, passed away peacefully at Caring Heights Community Care Center on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Born on July 23, 1946, Joni was the daughter of the late John G. and Lillian “Mickey” Bates, sister to the late Karen Ashby and the late ...

MARY ANN RAYBURN

Mary Ann Rayburn, 73, of Wintersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on November 19, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Mary and Clarence Downing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles “Fast Frank” Rayburn; son-in-law, Chris King; grandson, Matthew Smith; brother-in-law, David Rayburn; and father-in-law, Jack Rayburn. Mary Ann is survived by her daughters, Megan (James Renforth) King and Michael Ann (Aric Lemaster) Kuester; her cherished grandchildren, ...