Category Obituaries

OBITUARY: Donald Speece

Donald Speece Sr., 90, of Weirton, passed away on Friday, September, 18, 2026. He was born on November 15,1935, the son of the late, Lamon and Dolly (Brewer) Speece. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Patricia…

OBITUARY: Geneva Deemer

Geneva “Genny” Deemer, 84, of New Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, September, 16, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1942, the daughter of the late Walter and Katherine (Booth) Sharp. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Mark Deemer, five…

OBITUARY: Sharon L. Hughes

Sharon L. Hughes, 76, of Chester, West Virginia, and formerly of Hookstown, PA, was lovingly called home at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 10, 2026, surrounded by family and cherished memories. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on April 26, 1950. Sharon was…

Obituary: Deborah Anne Masters

Deborah Anne Masters, 60, of New Cumberland, West Virginia, passed away Friday September 4, 2026 at Trinity West. She was the daughter of the late William Ester and Eleanor Anne (Roefaro) Straight. She is also preceded in death by her brother John William Striaght. She…

OBITUARY: Jonathan Schon

Jonathan Lee Schon of Chester entered eternal rest at his home on Sunday, September 6, 2026, following a courageous ten-month battle with cancer. His loved ones find comfort in knowing he is now at peace and free from pain. Jonathan was 49 years old, born…

OBITUARY: Arthur “Lee” Watson, Jr.

Arthur Leroy Watson, Jr., affectionately known as “Lee” or “Art,” passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Weirton Medical Center following a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Lee was a devoted husband, father, and public servant who dedicated much of his life…

Obituary: Peggy Sue Linger

Peggy Sue Linger, 86, of Chester, on August 21, 2026, joined her husband and other loved ones in heaven. She was born on December 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Ray and Carrie (Hunt) Baker. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by…

Obituary: Carter Pesacreta

Carter “Boo Boo” Pesacreta, 16, of Newell, Passed away on Friday August 21, 2026, from an off road vehicle accident. He was born on March 5, 2010, the son of David and Whitney(Staffileno) Pesacreta, of Newell. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather,…