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REBECCA ‘BECKY’ SARDELLI

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Rebecca “Becky” Ann Sardelli Ayers, 67 of Bethany, Brooke County. She died peacefully on August 6, 2026, surrounded by her family shortly after a Stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Becky is preceded in death by her parents Mario and Victoria Sardelli, and her sisters Donna Norman (Kenneth), Janet, and Sandra. She is survived by her husband Glenn Ayers, daughters Nicolette Haspel (Dusty) and Abigail Ayers, stepdaughter Amber Dowdle (Dan), grandson Shane Lucey, and brother-in-law Kenneth Norman. Born April 9, 1959, in Weirton and ...

FRANK RABER

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we remember and honor the life of Frank Edward Raber, who passed away peacefully of natural causes due to old age on August 25, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North, at the age of 96. He cherished the memory of his beloved parents, Everett Otto Raber and Lillian Iretta Raber, and held close the spirits of his sisters, Edith Larane Gilmore, Pauline Costley, and Opal Raber, who preceded him in death. Frank’s kindness and companionship enriched many lives. He leaves behind his steadfast friends, Richard “Craig” Thoburn of ...

WILLIAM PACKER

William O. “Bill” Packer of Harrisville died on Saturday, August 22 after battling a recent illness. Bill was born on May 11, 1945, to William A. and Lucie Packer. He was a lifelong resident of the family farm, where he still resided, and operated Packers Orchard. Bill is survived by ...

JACQUES ‘JACK’ SARLES

Jacques “Jack” Alan Sarles, 86, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1939, in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Walter Sarles and May Colberg. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 52 years, Beverly S. Williams Sarles, who passed away in 2015, as well as several brothers and sisters. After graduating from high school in 1957, Jack proudly began his career in the United States Navy. A Vietnam War veteran, he served aboard the USS Hancock, USS Shangri-La, USS America, and USS ...

J. ROBERT ‘BOB’ WHITE

John Robert “Bob” White, born June 23, 1930, went home to Heaven on August 21, 2026. He is now healthy and whole in the presence of his Saviour, Jesus Christ. Bob loved God and faithfully read his Bible every day. A gifted musician, he served the Lord by playing the church organ for more than 72 years; the majority of those at Richmond Methodist Church. Bob retired from a career with PNC Bank. He enjoyed Christian television, good music, playing music, flower gardening, and reminiscing about the many memories of a long and blessed life. Friends will be received at the ...

JERRY MATICS

Jerry Alan Matics, 62, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1963, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Betty (Pepperling) Matics and the late Dale Matics. In addition to his mother, Betty, Jerry is also survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Susan (Cagot) ...