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DONALD WILLIAM SORG

Donald William Sorg, born on October 17, 1943, in Bellaire, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on September 13, 2026, at the age of 82. Donald dedicated many years of his professional life as a Senior Control Room Operator for First Energy, from which he retired after a long and fulfilling career. His commitment to his work was matched only by his devotion to his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Dorothy (Henthorn) Sorg; his father, Donald F. Sorg; and Margarete, the love of his life and the mother of his children. Donald leaves behind a loving family who ...

MARILYN WIGGINS

Together Again Marilyn Gay Wiggins, of Bellaire, OH, born on February 12, 1936, in Orbiston, OH, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family at WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital. A devoted homemaker, Marilyn dedicated her life to her ...

JACQUELINE GRETZINGER

Jacqueline "Jackie" Jean Gretzinger, 96, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 29, 1930, in West Wheeling, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank and Martha Heusel Conaway. Jackie was a retired salesperson for Kreske’s 5 ...

MILDRED MATESICK

Mildred "Midge" Matesick, born on June 22, 1930, in Key, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, at the age of 96, in Powhatan Point, Ohio. Midge was a beloved member of the Powhatan community, known for her warmth, kindness, and dedication. She spent 30 years as a bus driver for the Switzerland of Ohio School District. A devoted member of the Powhatan United Methodist Church, Midge found joy and solace in her faith. Her hands were never idle, as she was known for her homemade quilts and beautiful needlework, each piece lovingly crafted and cherished by those fortunate ...

ROSEMARY CIVIN

Rosemary Civin, daughter of Lawrence and Helen Schafer was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on April 27, 1931. She attended Mount de Chantal Academy High School. After graduating she attended St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing to earn her Registered Nursing degree. In 1954 she married Louis ...

WILSON TOOTHMAN

Wilson Lawrence “Digger” Toothman, 76, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He was born November 24, 1949, in Bellaire, Ohio, the eldest son of Virginia Jane Wilson Toothman and William Lawrence “Bill” Toothman. Raised in ...