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SUSAN BECKER

Susan Roberta Beckner, 76 of Follansbee, WV formerly of Delray Beach, FL died peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Follansbee, WV. Born on February 27, 1948 in East Liverpool, OH a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Turley) Ewing. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Beckner. Susan graduated in 1965 from Oak Glen High School and went on to nursing school at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Later she became a Nurse Anesthetist. Susan worked for many years in private practice. She was Christian by faith. Susan enjoyed ...

STEPHEN “SAM” PEPE, JR.

Stephen “Sam” Samuel Pepe Jr., 70 of Follansbee, WV passed away December 22, 2024, at home. He was born November 6, 1954, in Steubenville, OH to Stephen Samuel and Edna Fowler Pepe Sr. Sam retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. as a Roller Operator and was the owner of Pepe Auto Rental, and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years Darla Ashbrook Pepe who passed in 2016. He is survived by his mother, his son Stephen “Stevie” Pepe III (Jamie) of Follansbee, WV, his daughter Deanna Matechak (Dan) ...

JOSEPH ROZSA

Joseph John Rozsa, age 97, of Smithfield, Ohio peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2024 at the Gables Nursing Home. He was born July 28, 1927 in Wintersville, Ohio, to the late Helen and Gabor Rozsa. He graduated from Wintersville High school. Betty Rozsa his wife of ...

WILLIAM WESTLING

William A. Westling, 62 of Newark passed away on December 20, 2024 at OSU Medical Center Hospice. He was born on May 22, 1962 in Steubenville, OH to the late George A. and Sharon L. (Porter) Westling. Bill served honorably in the U.S. Air Force as a Titan II missile crew member. He was an ...

WILLIAM SCHAEFER

William “Bill” John Schaefer, 97 of Follansbee, WV, WWII Navy Veteran, Former Mayor of Follansbee, Proud West Virginia Man, Businessman, Volunteer, Bee Keeper and Sailor entered eternal rest on December 19, 2024 while at Weirton Medical Center with his loved ones and his devoted wife by ...

ACE FLAHERTY

Ace T. Flaherty, 73, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away December 19, 2024 at Trinity West. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.