RONALD L. GAZDIK

Ronald L. Gazdik, 79, of Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away on December 16, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1946. Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves. He spent 30 years working at Ormet in Hannibal, Ohio, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. After relocating to Spring Hill, Florida in 1999, he continued serving his community as a school bus driver. Ronald was a devoted husband, father, and family man who valued hard work, service, and time spent with loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Grace ...

JAMES GORRELL

James Lee Gorrell, 94, of Wheeling, formerly of Roanoke, VA, died December 15, 2025 at home. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home. www.kepnerfuneral.com.

BARBARA ANN KEY

Barbara Ann Key, 84, of Wheeling, WV; died Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at WVU Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Anthony “Tony” Byser and Sophia Mysliwiec Byser of Moundsville. Barbara was a retired Kindergarten Aide for Marshall County ...

WILLIAM KING JR.

William “Bill” King Jr., 80, of Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania passed on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born Dec. 28, 1944, in Morgantown to the late William J. and Thelma I. King at the family home in the Chaplin neighborhood. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathy (Hoffman) King; daughter, Joselyn of Wheeling; brother, Calvin “Leroy” (Pamela) of Kingwood; and nieces and nephews, including Brian King. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served as a paratrooper. He also saw service in the ...

BONNIE KERR

Bonnie Lee Kerr, 82, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. She was born on November 6, 1943, in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Roth) Clark. In addition to her parents ...

TINA HESS

Tina (Hogan) Hess, 68, of Wheeling, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Liza’s Place. Special thanks to the kindhearted and most capable folks that tended to her. They helped her prepare for her most adventurous journey to date. Arrangements made by Kepner Funeral Homes, 900 National Road, Wheeling, WV (304-232-2732). Memorial contributions may be made to Liza’s Place, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943. Condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.