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PATRICK “PJ” JAMES KENEFICK

Patrick James “PJ” Kenefick, 45, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Steubenville passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born November 10, 1979, the son of Patricia Kenefick and the late James Kenefick. Patrick was Catholic by faith and a chef at the Ville Restaurant in Steubenville. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and cousin who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Patricia (Dear) Kenefick, daughter Katelinn Bailey, grandson, Shaun Townsend, brother, ...

CARL BRIGGS

Carl Franklin Briggs of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on December 31, 1943, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Carl Briggs and Jacqueline O’Connor. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, Carl was known for his quiet strength, sharp wit, and deep love for his family. He spent his life creating lasting memories with those he held dear, always putting family first. Carl is survived by his beloved wife, Alice Briggs of Plano, Texas; daughters Jackie Beckerle of Plano, Texas, and Carla Briggs of Plano, Texas; six ...

MYRA THOMPSON

Myra Jean Deal Thompson, 89, passed away Tuesday April 15, 2025, at Forest Hills Care Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was born March 10, 1936 in Wheeling, WV and spent her childhood on The Island. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Jeffrey Koch Thompson (retired Physics and Chemistry teacher at St. Clairsville High School and Brilliant High School) and her sister, Sally Jane Deal. She is survived by her Nieces: Wendy Thompson (Michael) Crick and family of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; Lori Thompson (Steve) Waters and family of New Braunfels, Texas; Nephew: ...

EDWARD STACHYRA, JR.

Edward Joseph Stachyra, Jr., 77 of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born May 12, 1948, in Wheeling, the son of the late Edward J. and Elizabeth Ann (Terhlen) Stachyra, Sr. He was a retired coal miner with 28 years of service for the Consol Coal ...

PATRICK O’DONNELL

Patrick O’Donnell, a resident of Georgetown, Texas, died June 24, 2025, while on a business trip to Seattle. An extraordinary young man, he carried with him an abundance of love, joy and optimism and shared it with everyone. He was driven to make a difference in the world, starting the Cindy ...

HAZEL BROWN

Hazel E. Brown, 89, formerly of Shadyside, OH passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Continuous Care Center of Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born in the family home on Clover Ridge on June 12, 1936, the youngest daughter of the late William Christian Kanzigg and Eula M. (Baker) ...