James Purpura, lovingly known as Marty, passed away on November 25, 2023, at the age of 85. Marty was born on June 2, 1938, in Wheeling, WV, to his parents James and Dorothy (Helms) Purpura. He was also blessed with a stepmother, Mary (Davis) Purpura, who cared for him deeply. Marty dedicated his life to […]
About 150 people gathered Tuesday in front of McKinley for a dedication of Crystal Boling-Barton Way, the new name for a two-block stretch of Elmwood Avenue that honors the longtime