RONDA MORRELL

Ronda M. (Campana) Morrell, a beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on August 10, 1948, in Wheeling, WV, she was the cherished daughter of the late Jerrard and Wanda Campana. Ronda was the devoted wife of John Morrell for 56 ...

JOHN WEIGAND JR.

John G. Weigand Jr., 74, of Proctor, WV, passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2025, after courageously battling pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family throughout his illness. Born September 4, 1951, in Wheeling, WV, John was the son of the late John and Cleo ...

RICHARD OPIC SR.

Richard A. Opic, Sr., 79 of Wheeling, WV passed away on Monday, November 25, 2025 at home. Friends will be received on Monday December 1, 2025 from 1-3 pm and 5-7 PM at Kepner Funeral Homes, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV (304-242-2311), where services will be held on Tuesday December 2, 2025 at 11 am. Personal condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com

JUDITH B. PAESANI

Paesani, Judith Bartell, 92, died peacefully and surrounded by her family on November 24, 2025 in Wheeling, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Aldene (Miller) Bartell of West Liberty. Judy was a graduate of West Liberty High School, West Liberty State College, and the University of Connecticut. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and its choir, Thursday Music Club and its chorus, Green Acres unit of CEOS, and West Liberty University Foundation Board. After raising her children, she had a successful career at the University of ...

EDWARD ALAN HOOD

Edward Alan Hood, born July 18, 1933 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, in St. Clairsville, Ohio at the age of 92. A proud US Army Veteran, Edward served his country with honor before retiring after many years as a warehouse manager at The Consolidated ...

PETE BAILER JR.

Peter “Pete” John Bailer, Jr., born on July 6, 1960, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 65. Pete was a 1978 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Bethany College in 1982. During his time at ...