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RICHARD POLEN, SR.

Richard A. Polen, Sr., 84, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday February 1, 2025 at Sienna Woods Skilled Care in Wintersville, OH. He was born December 22, 1940, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Earl C. “Buck” and Hilda G. (Pasco) Polen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter “Sparky” Polen and James Polen; and a sister Mary Lutz. Richard was a retired self-employed truck driver. He was a member of the Brilliant Methodist Church; a former social member of the Brilliant American Legion; and he enjoyed farming. Surviving are his ...

ROGER RANDOLPH

Roger (Buster) Randolph 78 of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully at his home with the love of his family surrounding him on January 30, 2025. Roger was a Baptist by faith who was born April 3, 1946 in Charleston, WV to the late Martha & Frank Randolph. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by several siblings & an infant daughter. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Nancy Randolph, 2 sons — Roger (Prestina) Randolph & Rodney Randolph, 8 grandchildren — Shawn (Rachael) Brown, Krista (Scott) Mellott, Ashley Randolph, Arminda & Ann Randolph, Elizabeth ...

JOANN MOORE

JoAnn Virginia Moore, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Fort Myers, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 29, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Peter and Lucille (Vario) Buffone. She attended St. Anthony’s Grade ...

ALEXANDER SELIP

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alexander “Alex” Jonathan Selip, 35, of Weirton, WV. Alex was found by two fishermen near the riverbanks of the Ohio River after being missing since January 8, 2025. His unexpected passing leaves a hole in the hearts of all who knew ...

PATRICIA PAVEL

Patricia Ann Pavel, 72, of Weirton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center. Born on November 16, 1952, in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Violet Howe Kirkpatrick. A proud graduate of Weir High School, class of 1971, Patty was ...

LISA FETTY

Lisa D. Fetty, 62, of Weirton, WV passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Valley Hospice. She was born on December 19, 1962 in Winchester, VA, a daughter of the late Harold Catlett and Glenda Wamsley. Lisa was an employee of Giovanni’s Restaurant and a private duty caregiver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Fetty, and three siblings. Lisa is survived by her four children Alisha (William) Largent, Eugene Purtlebaugh, Ashley (Donald) Puffinberger and Marcus (Regan) Purtlebaugh; fiance, Terry Shepherd; five grandchildren; and grandpuppy Bennett. Friends may ...