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ALICE BRANDON

Alice L. Brandon, 86, of New Alexandria, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday July 15, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born on January 27, 1938 in Philip, SD to the late Lawrence & Thelma Loobey of Sturgis, SD. Alice grew up on a ranch in western South Dakota. She met and married her husband of 65 yrs; Albert Brandon, who was stationed at Ellsworth A.F.B. on May 19, 1956. They moved to Ohio in 1959. She was a member of Kolmont Church, and Kum Joyne Us Class, she served on several committees and the Sunday School Board. She was honored as ...

VIRGINIA GUZZETTA

Virginia Ann Guzzetta, 93, of Weirton passed away peacefully in her home on July 12, 2024. A coal miners’ daughter born to Croatian immigrants, Virginia leaves a legacy of generosity, love, kindness, and selflessness. Born on May 19, 1931, in the family home in Windsor Heights, WV, ...

REVEREND PAULINE MITCHELL

Reverend Pauline Kathleen (Peticca) Mitchell, 96 of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully at 11:23 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Brightwood Center, Follansbee, WV under the care of the staff with the assistance of Valley Hospice. Pauline was born on April 17, 1928 in Follansbee, WV. She was the daughter of the late Domenic Peticca and Josephine (Dight) Peticca. Pauling was a member of the Follansbee Church of the Nazarene. Many will remember Pauline for her love of baking. In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend George William ...

MARSHA “BABA” FADELEY

Marsha D. “Baba” Fadeley, 77, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday July 11, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV, surrounded by her family. She was born February 6, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Pete “Pip” and Mary Catherine “Kitty” (Balonovich) ...

QUERINO “TONY” ANTHONY LELLI, JR.

Querino (Tony) Anthony Lelli, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024, after 94 years of life with his family by his side. Born June 23, 1930 in Steubenville, Ohio to Querino A. Lelli, Sr. and Nicolina (Mangiamele) Lelli, Tony grew up in Steubenville along with his two brothers, Raymond ...

ANDREW SAWKA

Andrew Joseph Sawka, 57, of Aurora, OH. passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 11, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born February 11, 1967 to Thomas R. and Frances E. (Zychal) Sawka in Steubenville, OH. He is survived by his sons Thomas W. Sawka of Colonial Heights, ...