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KATHERINE “KAT” NAGY

Katherine Lee “Kat” Nagy 40, of Wheeling passed away February 11, 2026, at her home. She was born January 29, 1986, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late James Nagy Jr. Katherine dedicated her life to being a devoted stay at home mom and homemaker, providing a loving and nurturing environment for her family. Her passion for beauty was evident in the love of doing her hair and makeup, a hobby she cherished and though which she expressed her creative spirit. In addition to her father she is survived by her Mother Georgeanna (Roth) Nagy Bell, her fiance Jason Lyle, children Daren and ...

LINDA LUMBATIS

Linda Kay Lumbatis, 83 of Marietta, Ohio formerly of Woodsfield passed away Wednesday. Calling hours 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

JOHN KOVACH

John J. Kovach, 90, of Shadyside, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by family members. John was born on April 26, 1935, to the late John and Elizabeth (Strama) of Martins Ferry, Ohio. John was a retired chemical operator at Bayer Chemical and a Catholic by faith. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. John loved fishing, making wine and watching Ohio State Football. He especially loved growing his vegetable garden and sharing his knowledge of gardening with his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ...

ARLENE BIGLER LUCAS

Arlene Rose Bigler Lucas of Shadyside, Ohio; formerly of Ohio Township, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Powhatan Point, Ohio left this world on February 17, 2026 at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born on July 23, 1939 in Powhatan Point; the daughter of the late Henry M. and Catherine (Jeffers) Bigler. Beloved wife of the late James R. Lucas. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law, H. Melvin and Madelyn (Ward) Bigler. Arlene is survived by her niece, Cindy Hughes and nephew Craig (Andrea) Michael Lucas; great nieces, Jessica ...

CATHERINE SKIBO

Catherine Ann Skibo, 69, of Tiltonsville, Ohio, was prayerfully guided through the gates of Heaven into the loving arms of her Lord on February 17, 2026, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Wheeling, WV on July 22, 1956, Cathy was the daughter of Katie and John Crkvenac Jr., and the youngest sister of Helen Dixon, Tom Crkvenac, John Crkvenac III, and Mike Crkvenac. On May 18, 1979, Cathy married the love of her life, Ron Skibo. Together they built a family with four children: daughters April Rodela (Brian) Shannon Auten (James), Eryn Leonard (Ryan), and ...

MARK VALENTI

Mark Valenti, 67, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 13, 1959, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Jerry and Patricia (Deitch) Valenti. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Rick McKean. Mark retired from Dasco as an office manager. He was the financial secretary and bar manager at The Indian Club, in Tiltonsville, OH. He was an avid fan of “The” Ohio State Buckeyes and the LA Raiders. Mark also enjoyed playing pinball and was known as the pinball wizard. His true passion was spending time ...