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Wheeling Nailers complete futures trade with Utah

WHEELING — The Wheeling Nailers have announced the completion of one trade, which occurred prior to Thursday’s ECHL Trade Deadline. They have dealt forward Jarrett Lee to the Utah Grizzlies, a future considerations trade. The original part of the transaction saw the Nailers acquire Jordan Martel in exchange for Quinn Wichers. Lee, 24, began his pro career with the Nailers just over a year ago, after concluding his college career at the University of St. Thomas. He appeared in 60 games over parts of two seasons with Wheeling, and recorded five goals, 18 assists, and 23 points. This ...

LOUIS MARTIN III

Louis Martin III passed away suddenly after a heart attack in the Florida Keys on March 13, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in 1945, was very active in the First Presbyterian Church, and attended Martins Ferry High School where he played football, competed in ...

HARRY MOWDER

Harry E. Mowder, 76, of St. Clairsville passed away on March 18, 2024, in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Harry was born on May 31, 1947 in Moundsville, West Virginia, a son of the late Harry Levette Mowder and Lona Lucille (Anderson) Mowder. Harry dedicated his professional life to dentistry, ...

JULIE KOVACS REED

Julie Renee Kovacs Reed, 45, of Flushing, Ohio, died March 13, 2024, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born February 21, 1979, in Wheeling, a daughter of Joyce “Toni” Helt Kovacs and the late John “Buddy” Kovacs. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gates Reed. Julie was a resident aide at Beacon House in St. Clairsville. She was a 1997 graduate of Union Local High School and a Flushing VFD Auxiliary member. Julie’s life revolved around her two children and family. Julie is survived by her mother, Toni (Roger Bertelli) ...

RICHARD FRANCIS

Richard Wayne Francis, 74, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital. Rich was born November 18, 1949, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Russell and Mildred (Yater) Francis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Blake Richard Francis; a brother, Russell “Butch” Francis and two sisters, Mary Soos and Shirley Orzolek. Rich served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Junction Plant, where he was a pipefitter and a crane operator. Rich had a ...

CORAL A. BRUNEY

Coral Adelaide (Draves) Bruney, 88 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Shadyside Care Center. She was born February 23, 1936, in Fremont, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Hetrick) Draves. Coral was an LPN, she retired from Park Health in St, Clairsville, she loved helping people, spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed planting flowers and gardening, she was a faithful member of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Edward D. ...