Obituaries

STEPHEN McFARLAND

Stephen A. “Steve” McFarland, 70, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at home. He was born in Wheeling, WV, on July 28, 1955, son of Nancy (Day) McFarland and the late Arthur McFarland. Steve was a veteran of the US Air Force and a Methodist. He was a retired welder from the Mitchel Plant. Was a member of the IOLA Club, Cave Club and EG Eagles. He was an avid Harley Davidson Motorcyclist and enjoyed hunting, fishing, family and friends. Steve is survived by his wife, Melanie (Creighton) McFarland; son, Max (Angel) McFarland; sisters, Judy (Rev. Neil ...

PAMELA GRIFFITH

Pamela L. (Ward) Griffith, 74, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Tuesday. Calling hours 2 – 7 p.m. Thursday and from 12 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

SANDRA FRASNELLI

Sandra “Sandy” Mucheck Frasnelli, 82, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling. Arrangements are in the care of Altmeyer Funeral Homes, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger St.

BARBARA VALENTINE

Barbara Marie Valentine, born on August 16, 1951, in Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the age of 74 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Wheeling, WV, Barbara was known for her kind heart and gentle spirit, touching the lives of everyone she ...

GEORGE CARROLL JR.

George E. Carroll, Jr., age 67, of Wheeling WV passed away suddenly on Friday, March 27, 2026 at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling WV. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, located at 154 Kruger St., Wheeling, WV. Visitation ...

SAMUEL ZAVATSKY SR.

Samuel Michael Zavatsky, Sr., 90, formerly of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his home in Florida. He was born November 18, 1935 in Barton, Ohio a son of the late Samuel and Julia (Homza) Zavatsky. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he ...