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ELVIRA PELLEGRINO

Elvira (Arlia) Pellegrino, 92, formerly of Yorkville, OH, died, Saturday, August 24, 2024, at The Wyngate Senior Living Center in Weirton, WV. Elvira was born on February 23, 1932, in Belmonte Calabro, Italy, to the late Gabriel and Antonia (Porco) Arlia. At age 15, she left her homeland of Italy to travel across rough waters with her Mother and brother to be reunited with her father who was working in Weirton, WV., to provide a new life for his family. She married Francesco Pellegrino on April 11, 1959 and soon became a home maker in Yorkville, OH., where she raised her 2 ...

JAMES COTTRELL

James Ernest Cottrell, 80, of Weirton passed away August 12, 2024. He was born on February 3, 1944 in Calhoon County WV, the son of the late Harvey and Loretta (Lynch) Cottrell. He retired from the City of Weirton, last working in the Water Dept. Private Services will be held. Nixon Funeral Home was in charge of services.

CALVIN HOUSEHOLDER

Calvin W. Householder, 83, of Hammondsville, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at his home. He was born February 26, 1941, in Hammondsville, the son of the late Wayne and Alice (Grafton) Householder. He was employed at Weirton Steel until his retirement and also was a lifetime farmer. Roberts Funeral Home in Wellsville is entrusted with Calvin’s arrangements. You may view his full obituary and service information online at www.roberts funeralhomewellsville.com.

DELORIS KELLEY

Deloris J. Kelley, 88, of Weirton, passed Fri. 8/23. Visit Mon. 8/26, 4-7pm and Tues. 10am until service at 11am at Steel & Wolfe, Inc., Penco Rd, Weirton

BILL LANDIS

William E. “Bill” Landis, 90, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH. Bill was born Nov. 23, 1933, in New Somerset, OH, son of the late Edward Grover and Mary Ella (Richards) Landis. He was retired from DeNoon Lumber where he worked as a mechanic and operator. Bill was also a former Brush Creek Twp. Trustee. Bill was a member of the Pine Grove Community Church, PrimeTime and “Our Place” both of Steubenville. He was a volunteer and participated in the Relay For Life events in Jefferson Co. He loved to ...

MINISTER THOMAS AREHART

Minister Thomas Arehart, 77, of New Manchester, went home to the Lord on August 22, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s, with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 21, 1946 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of the late George and Alice (Dawson) Arehart. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Bailey and two brothers, George Shamp and William Arehart. Tom was a 1964 graduate of Oak Glen, and he attended Lake Mount School of Christian Evangelism. He retired from Weirton Steel. He was also retired from his ministry, formerly ...