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MARGO KAVANAS

Margo E. (Garner) Kavanas, 73, of Rayland, OH, passed away Tuesday March 17, 2026 at home. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of her funeral service at 4:00 p.m. with Larry Walters, officiating. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

FRANK MARTINO

Frank Anthony Martino, 96, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Golden Oaks Residential Board and Care in Follansbee, WV. Family and friends will be received at the Mullenbach Funeral Home, 669 Main Street, Follansbee, WV, on Friday, March 20th from 4-7 P.M. A Funeral Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated at the funeral home on Saturday, March 21st at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Father Justin Golna officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery, Wellsburg, WV, where full military honors will be conducted by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad ...

MELVIN PATTERSON

Melvin Edward Patterson, age 88, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. He was born in Canton, Ohio, to the late William and Leticia Patterson. Melvin was a devoted husband who shared 62 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Mattie J. (Barnett) Patterson. A celebration of the life of Melvin Patterson will be held privately. The family asks for your continued prayers, love, and support during this time. Arrangements entrusted to Vinson Mortuary, LLC.

REVEREND TERRENCE “TERRY” HENRY, TOR

Reverend Terence “Terry” Henry, TOR, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was called home to the Lord on March 14, 2026, at the age of 77. Father Terry was born in Philadelphia, PA and is preceded in death by his ...

CHARLES MENK JR.

Charles G. Menk Jr., passed away peacefully February 27th, 2026, at the age of 90. Offer condolences at www.mostifuneral home.com

MADELON JACKSON

Madelon Dawn Jackson, 82, a beloved resident of Wellsburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Ada (Bullock) Platter born on November 1,1943. Madelon was a cornerstone of her community, remembered most vividly as the visionary founder of the Brooke Hills Spooktacular. Her passion for bringing joy and festive mystery to the Brooke County area transformed the local park into a seasonal destination, creating memories for generations of families. Madelon worked as the secretary for ...