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Patricia J. Pickens

Patricia J. Pickens, 92, of Williamstown, WV passed away April 12, 2025. She was born Oct. 3, 1932, in Grantsville, WV, a daughter of the late John Wright and Scottie Plant Wright. Patricia worked as a Banker for Williamstown Bank for many years. She was of Christian faith and attended Williamstown United Methodist Church. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She was a gardener who loved to plant flowers. She was an excellent cook and loved making meals for her family and friends. She never met a stranger and had a remarkable gift of making friends wherever she ...

Carolyn Sue Schantz

Carolyn Sue Schantz, a beloved resident of Beverly, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at the age of 82. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Carolyn’s life at the Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Abiding with her wishes, she has been cremated and will be buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Lowell.

Elizabeth “Liz” Sims-Lambert

Elizabeth “Liz” Sims-Lambert, 65, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 22, from 6-8 p.m.

Jeffrey Ryan Valluzzi

Jeffrey Ryan Valluzzi, 41, of Parkersburg, WV, lost his life in a motorcycle accident Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born in San Diego, CA, a son of John R. Valluzzi and Donna (Coffey) Zing. He was a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of ...

David Berger

August 20, 1945 - April 16, 2025 David R. (Doc) Berger, 79, of Washington, WV passed away peacefully April 16, 2025, after an 8-year battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. He was born on August 20, 1945, in Tennessee to the late Ed and Johnnie Berger. Dave was a member of Lubeck Church of ...

Jerry Keith Bower

Jerry Keith Bower, 78, Parkersburg, died April 16, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Leavitt Funeral Home.