Category Obituaries

OBITUARY: MARK VERMILLION

Mark D. Vermillion, 64 of Chester passed at his home, where he was being lovingly cared for by his family, on Friday, September 8, 2023. He had been diagnosed with a brain tumor a year and a half earlier. He was the son of the…

OBITUARY: CAROL ANN JOY

Carol Ann Joy, 61 of New Cumberland, WV , passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 6, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center.She was born on December 6, 1961 to Terry E Joy and Shirley (Crummitt) Joy.She was preceded in death by her father in 2003 and…

OBITUARY: JAMES LOY

 James “Jim” Loy, 69, of Calcutta, passed away September 2, 2023, at UPMC-Shadyside hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born December 13, 1953 in East Liverpool OH, he was the son of the late Delbert and Sarah (Roe) Loy. He was preceded in…

OBITUARY: VICKI WEDGEWOOD Vicki L. Wedgewood, 69, of Chester, passed unexpectedly, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at East Liverpool City Hospital. Born, on June 29, 1954, in East Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Joann Wycoff McDevitt. She was a 1972 graduate of Oak Glen High School. Vicki earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from West Liberty University and later earned her master’s degree from Youngstown State University. Vicki retired from Beaver Local School District in 2005, where she taught third grade at West Point Elementary.  She had an incredible passion for public education and enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a professional educator. Vicki was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Chester. A devout catholic who led by example, she served at the Gabriel House in New Cumberland and Chester-Newell FISH Foundation.   Family was the most important aspect of her life and she worked tirelessly to provide for those she cared about. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings and most importantly spending time with her grandchildren. She was a kind-hearted and deeply caring individual who devoted her life to helping others. During the 90’s Vicki and her husband Gary organized the Northern Hancock Little League, and she proudly took care of every little detail for the program.She will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Gary Wedgewood; daughter, Deanna Bellville and her husband, Greg; son, Ed Wedgwood; brother, Greg McDevitt; grandchildren, Finn and Ty Bellville and nieces, Kaitlyn Crane, and Faith McDevitt. Father John Neiman will preside over Catholic Funeral Rites at Arner Funeral Chapel, on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Locust Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with her family, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Arner Funeral Chapel, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. The Rosary will be recited Wednesday, at 7:30 PM. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Gabriel House, 1016 Ridge Rd. New Cumberland, WV. 26047 and Chester-Newell FISH Foundation. 

OBITUARY: CHARLOTTE CONKLE

Charlotte Marlene Hoffman Conkle passed away August 20, 2023. She was born January 14, 1944, to the late Arles N and Mildred V (Graham) Hoffman. On December 23, 1962, Charlotte married the love of her life Paul Conkle lll. A Christian by faith, sharing love…

OBITUARY: JOHN ROSE

 John M. Rose, 90, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Alzheimer Center, Columbiana, Ohio.He was a Christian by faith. Born in East Liverpool, OH. He was the son of the late Charles Reed Rose and Pearl Williams. He married June Mae West, the love of…

OBITUARY: DOROTHY MARY “DOT” BURDA

Dorothy Mary “Dot” Burda passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at East Liverpool City Hospital. She was 101 years old. Born on April 1, 1922, in Sturgeon, PA, she was the daughter of Jules and Valentine Blancheon Samuel. Dot was very proud of…

OBITUARY: PETE SMITH

 Lester (Pete) Smith, 89 of New Cumberland, WV, formerly of Chester, WV, and Douds, Iowa, passed on Monday, August 14, 2023. Pete was born in Newell, WV, on April 5, 1934, to the late William Pearl and Gladys (DeBee) Smith. Pete was preceded in death…

OBITUARY: Dr. Michael Carl West

Dr. Michael Carl West passed away peacefully at the Hospice Valley Center in Steubenville, OH on Saturday, August 12th, 2023. He had been battling a two-year fight with cancer. Born in East Liverpool on September 24th, 1957, he was the son of the late Harold…