Longtime Claysville resident, Patricia A. Seaman passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Patricia was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in Washington Hospital. She grew up in Claysville as the only child to Maude and Wm Arthur Messenger. As an active "rather tomboy" young child she often took refuge in neighbor's floral landscaped yards. This love of gardens and flowers extended into her adult life when in bloom her home was often filled with...

Leona B. Richmond, 88, formerly of Claysville but resided in South Carolina passed away on June 13, 2022. She was born on April 15, 1934, in West Union WV, daughter of the late W.D. and Clarice Burdette.  Leona was a 1952 graduate of Claysville High School. On December 27, 1951, she married Dale E. Richmond. They spent 40 loving years together before he passed away in 1991. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her sister Patricia Palmer. She is survived...

Donald H. Richey  November 18, 1948 – June 2, 2022 Don rode into the sunset on June 2, 2022.   He is survived by sisters Louise Roberts, Betty Jo Lucas, and Ruby Hicks (L. Courtney), and one brother James L. Richey. Niece Tracy Lucas,  Nephews Christopher and Todd Hicks (Denise), great-nephews Cooper, Conor, and Walker Hicks, and step nieces and nephews Crystal Miller, Denise Ullom, Pamela Roberts, and Edward Roberts. He is proceeded in death by his parents...

Charles Battista Rupani Sr., 90, of Bulger PA passed away in his home of natural causes on May 12, 2022.  He was born on June 3, 1931, in Eldersville PA son of Armando and Elma Jouret Rupani. Charles graduated from Burgettstown High School and Kentucky Military Institute. On February 18, 1950, he married Mildred Dugan, they spent 45 years together before she was laid to rest in 1995. After Mildred's passing, he married his current wife Irene Zoglmann on February 17,...

Carolyn Lawler, 82, of Claysville, passed away in her home on May 11, 2022. She was born in East Finley on March 24, 1940, daughter of the late Howard and Hazel (Edgar) Brownlee. She was a 1958 graduate of Claysville High School and later graduated from Penn Commercial with her Associate's Degree in Accounting. On May 19, 1962, she married the late James Lawler. For several years Carolyn worked as a crossing guard for Claysville Elementary.  Carolyn was involved with the National...

Ruth A. Gavatorta, 81, of Burgettstown PA, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022. She was born on August 2, 1940 daughter of the late Lester and Francis Neil. Ruth went to Union High School, graduating in 1959. After graduating she started her life-long cooking career at The Shantee, Whites, and Hickory Hollow all in Hickory. On June 6, 1959, she married the late Joseph ‘Toby’ Gavatorta.  Ruth was the ‘Bingo-Queen’, she loved cats, dogs, and shopping at the...

Kenneth Nickholds, originally of Glenfield, PA, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022, at the age of 64. Ken was the husband of the late Anita (Plavetzky) Nickholds, and is survived by his daughter, Kara and son, Jeramy. Ken was the youngest son of the late Alfred and Virginia Nickholds, and brother to Ron (Judy) and Bill (Gloria). In respect of Ken’s wishes, a service will not be held. Condolences and contributions may be sent to his children at: PO Box 154 Langeloth, PA...

Denise Pierce Wilson, 52, of Burgettstown PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 17, 2022.  She was born on January 24, 1970, daughter of Russell and Jenny Pierce. Denise graduated from Burgettstown High School in 1988. On August 15, 1998, she married Stewart Wilson Jr. and for several years she was a stay-at-home mom until she started her career at Krogers in Weirton W.V. Denise enjoyed spending time with family and friends, riding SxS, vacationing at Myrtle Beach, drinking...

Andrew Neal John passed away on March 31, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on December 21, 1971, in Weirton WV, son of the late “Johnny John” and Sheila (Conrad) John of Burgettstown who survives. Andrew graduated from Burgettstown High School in 1990. After graduating he joined the United States Navy from 1990 to 1994. On December 7, 1991, he married his loving wife Shelby John. He worked for United Parcel Service for 27 years in Washington PA with many...

Larry N. Richards, 62, of Avella PA passed away on March 29, 2022. He was born on February 13, 1960, in Wellsburg WV son of the late Frances and Elva Richards.  After graduating from High School he married Karen Richards and worked maintenance at Western Area Votech, he also worked for Weirton Steele for 37 years.  His pride and joy was his granddaughter Kayla “cupcake”. He was an avid Steelers fan, loved his friends and family, and his companion Remi. In addition to...