Obituaries

JOHN MICHAEL KLAVON

John Michael Klavon, 78, of Westerville was born on January 22, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He peacefully passed away in the early morning hours on September 11, 2025 surrounded by his only child, Michelle Lippincott (Klavon), Son-in-law, Paul and his sweetheart of 15 years, Barb Bickham. Prior to his retirement John worked at AEP as a welder for 28 years. He loved the job and the crews he worked with at the various plants and has many fond memories of the guys and friendships made. John is remembered as a kind, generous, selfless, loving Man. His family and friends can attest ...

RONDA LYNN RUTAN

Ronda Lynn Jackley-Rutan, 64, of Moundsville, W.Va. passed away on September 13, 2025. Family will receive friends Friday Sept. 19, 2025, from 4p.m. until time of services at 7p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1109 Second St., Moundsville, WV with Pastor Randy Richardson officiating.

IGNATZ “IGGY” OLACK

Ignatz Paul Olack, 70, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born June 5, 1955 a son of the late Ignatz J. and Lydia (Clark) Olack. Iggy retired from Triangle Conduit Company, where he worked as a ...

VELMA SHEETS

Velma M. Sheets, 90, of Valley Grove, WV, died on Saturday, September 13, 2025. She was born in Wheeling, WV on April 24, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Tony and Velma Meller Akman. Velma retired from the Valley Grove Post Office. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester in 2007; her son, Chester T. in 2014; two sisters, Nellie Fisher in 2013 and Anna Oaks in 2005; and her cat, Maggie. Velma is survived by her son, Michael; sister-in-law, Elsie Sheets; several nieces & nephews; and her good friend, Gina Slyder, who was like a daughter to her. Friends will be ...

VIRGINIA WILLIS

Virginia Lee Willis, 96, of Shadyside, OH passed away on September 12, 2025. Arrangements by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, Shadyside, OH.

ELEANOR DiPROSPERIS

Eleanor Brzozowski DiProsperis, a beloved mother, nana, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, with her daughter, Lisa Brooks by her side, at Transitions Healthcare in Washington, PA. She was 84 years old. Arrangements are pending. Arrangements by Altmeyer ...