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MARY TASSEY

Mary Ann Susan (Puskarich) Tassey, 90, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home. Born November 26, 1934, in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Matijasic Puskarich, both of Ogulin, Yugoslavia. Mary Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, Louis (Lou) Tassey, her sister Rose Puskarich, her brothers George Paar, John, Thomas, Marco, and Rudy Puskarich, and an infant brother, George. After the passing of her husband, Lou Tassey, she made her home with her son, Robert, who provided her with exceptional care, great love, and devotion. ...

VIRGINIA TUSTIN

Virginia E. Tustin, 100, of Weirton, WV, passed Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at home. She was born September 1, 1924 in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late William and Dorothy Ayers Craig. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Tustin (1998); daughter-in-law, Cindy Tustin (2012); 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Virginia was baptized in the First Christian Church in Burgettstown on May 29, 1957. Later she was a member of Salvation Army of Weirton, where she was active in the Ladies Group. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and meeting friends at the Lunch Brunch at Wingate Senior ...

FRED ALLOGGIA

Fred Dean Alloggia, 96, of Hopedale, Ohio passed away on May 26, 2025 at Gables Care Center. Fred was born in Hopedale, Ohio to the late James Lee Alloggia Sr. and Angeline Palazzone Alloggia. Fred served his country during the Korean Conflict as part of the United States Army for 3 years in ...

BARBARA SWEENEY

Barbara Rose Wheatley Sweeney, 89, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Valley Hospice. Born April 19, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio, Barbara was the only child of Ida Wilhelm and Leonard Wheatley both of whom are deceased. Barbara attended Steubenville ...

KAREN McINTYRE

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Louise McIntyre, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, who left us peacefully on June 2, 2025 at the Stone Pear Pavilion, Chester, WV. Born on March 10, 1943, in Steubenville, Ohio, Karen was a daughter of the late Raymond Harold and Hazel Virginia Vaughn Shultz. Karen is also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne McIntyre; brother, Raymond “Bud” Shultz, Jr.; and brother-in-law, John Perkins. During her 82 years, Karen brought joy, warmth, and compassion to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Karen ...

WILLIAM SPIKER

William Edward Spiker of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 3 at home. He was born on August 26, 1933, in Scio, Ohio, the son of Jay and Elizabeth Spiker. He grew up in Scio with his brother Dick and sister Barbara. Bill graduated from Scio High School in 1951 and went on to earn a degree in Political Science from Mount Union College, now the University of Mount Union, in 1955. On graduation day, June 5 of that same year, he married Carole Evans. In the fall of 1955 Bill was drafted into the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Shenandoah in the Mediterranean Sea. While ...