Elizabeth M. McCarty Laughlin, 46, of Weirton, WV, passed away on February 9, 2017, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on February 24, 1970, in Clarksburg, a daughter of Helen L. McCarty and the late George N. McCarty. Elizabeth is survived by her husband Jon Laughlin whom she married on September 24, 1991, and her sister Melissa McCarty. Two aunts, Netia Reynolds and Iva Jean Harrison, and her uncle David Graham of VA, as well as her five cousins Lyle McCarty, Jeff McCarty, ...

Marlene Inez Nardelli, 57, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 in the Weirton Medical Center. She was born September 23, 1959 in Cordell, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy Rose (Bitz) Nardelli. She was also preceded in death by her sister Sue Dicola. Marlene was employed as a Parts Manager at several Chrysler dealerships in the tristate area. A Catholic by faith, she enjoyed traveling and collecting canes and walking sticks. She was an avid fan of the tele...

Eleanor Jean Bell Poling, age 90, died on February 9 at The Christian Care Health Center in Bowling Green, Ky. She lived on Route 250 in Barbour County for 65 years. Her husband of 70 years, John C. Poling, preceded her in death on May 7, 2016. Jean was born on Becky's Creek near Huttonsville, WV on March 21, 1926 to John and Reba Rosencrance Bell. She was raised on the family farm with her three sisters and one brother. She graduated from Tygarts Valley High School in 1944. After gradu...

Arnett Ray Burnside, 83, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday evening, February 8, 2017, in Bridgeport. He was born October 14, 1933, in Clarksburg, the son of the late Harvey Arnett Burnside and Etta Mae Williams Burnside. Arnett is survived by three children, Beth A. Nooralian of Fairfax, VA; Brenda K. Dalessandro and her husband Mark of Tucson, AZ; and Scott P. Burnside of Bridgeport; three grandchildren, Jared and Jacob Dalessandro and Skyler Nooralian; one sister Hylen Calcerano of Ple...

Twanda Lou Ratliff, 64, of Main St. Burnsville passed away 12:47 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an extended illness. She was born in Sutton on June 25, 1952 a daughter of the late Raymond Cleveland Cogar and Ruth Edwards Cogar. On April 23, 1973 she married Granville Lane Ratliff and they celebrated 31 years of marriage before his passing on December 16, 2005. Her strong caring nature will be carried on by her three children: Sus...

Ronald Lee “Ball”Jenkins, 60 of Flemington, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2017 at United Hospital Clarksburg, He was born March 12, 1957 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Bernard R. and Eleanor Maxwell Jenkins. Ball loved to hunt, go to flea markets, and spending time with his family and visiting with his many friends. He is survived by 4 brothers, James Jenkins, Bernard Jenkins, his twin brother, Donnie Jenkins, all of Flemington, Terry Jenkins and wife Christina, Lumbe...

Oliva Prieto Maditz Matheny, 92, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 14, 1924 in Anmoore, a daughter of the late Jose and Ceferina (Suarez) Prieto both of Cancienne, Spain. Oliva is survived by one daughter, Ceferina Haught and husband Tim; three grandchildren: Gary Haught and wife Jennifer of Roanoke, VA; Susan Wood and husband Greg of Bridgeport; and Amy Sweeney and husband Patrick of Bridgeport; ...

Leonard Z. Alpert, 84, of Weirton, WV, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in the Petaluma Valley Hospital. He was born October 8, 1932 in Weirton, a son of the late Robert and Rose Cohen Alpert. He was also preceded in death by his brother Charles Alpert and sister Lillian Isaacson. He was a member of the former Beth Israel Synagogue in Weirton and Temple Beth Israel in Steubenville, OH. After his graduation from WVU, where he was a member of the Alpha Sigma Delta Fraternity, Leo...

Glenna Joycelyn Tennant, age 83, of Core, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at her home. Glenna was born in Daybrook on March 16, 1933, a daughter of the late John and Mabel Moore DeVine. Glenna worked and owned "Glenna's Beauty Salon" for many years. She was a devoted wife and grandmother, who enjoyed cleaning and feeding her family. In her spare time, she liked to quilt and was also a member of the Dolls Run Christian Church. Glenna is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leroy Tenn...

Marion B. Warden, 89, of Marietta, OH, joined her family in heaven on February 8, 2017. She was born July 7, 1927, in Fairmont, WV, daughter of the late George Wesley and Opal Violet Bradley Anderson. Marion was an avid pianist and organist who also enjoyed cross stitching. She volunteered for many years playing piano at various nursing homes. Marion was a member of the YAMALA club and a 65 year member of Vienna Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara ...