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BARBARA ANN SHIPLEY

Barbara Ann Shipley, 76, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. She was born December 23, 1948 in Weirton, daughter of the late Duane L. and Ann E. Micklos Shipley. Barbara was a Weir High School graduate. She proudly worked in the Benefits and Scheduling Offices of Weirton Steel Corporation from age 18 until she retired at 75. Barbara is survived by her loving daughter, Michelle McCready (Shawn); and brother, David Shipley (Dr. Dianna). Per Barbara’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to ...

BURLENE HOAGLAND

Burlene R. Hoagland, 84, of Brilliant, passed away Friday August 15, 2025 at home. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH on Monday from 4-8 p.m. and also on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Raymond J. Cooper, officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Mingo. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com

PATRICIA DAVIDSON

Patricia Ann Davidson, 81, of Butler, Pennsylvania, gracefully departed this life on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her cherished home, after a lengthy illness. Born on June 19, 1944, in East Liverpool, she was the beloved daughter of the late Tom and Elsie Coleman Davidson. Patricia’s ...

BETTY JANE SPARR

Betty Jane Sparr passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of intellect, kindness, and devotion to her family, friends, and community. Born to the late Henry James and Emma (Haese) Sparr, Betty was the beloved sister of the late James (Jimmy) and Wilbur (Barney) ...

JOHN KLEM

John Andrew Klem, 77 of Follansbee, WV, died on August 7, 2025 at WVU Medicine – Weirton Medical Center. John was born on January 11, 1948 in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of the late Joseph and Olga (Boyuk) Klem. John served in the US Army during the Vietnam War receiving numerous ...

JOSH BERGLES

Joshua A. Bergles, 35, of Delaware, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in Columbus, OH. A memorial gathering for Josh will be held on Sunday, August 17 from 1 to 4 PM at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, OH. www.jefosterfh.com