May 13, 2021
Neil Schultz, 58 of Rochester, formerly of Weirton, West Virginia passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his residence.
Born in Weirton, he was a son of the late Edward and Barbara Schultz. A graduate of Brooke High School, Neil was a member of the track and cross- country teams. He then attended West Liberty University. Neil enjoyed listening to music and playing his guitar, fishing and boating. He was an active member of the Ashes to Life Ministries in Beaver Falls and their music ministry.
Neil was proud of his daughter, Corrinne. He was also survived by three brothers, Gregory (Jan) Schultz, Stephen Schultz, and Robert (Melanie) Schultz.
Staff writer
Warren Scott
RAISING AWARENESS. Staff and students have been learning about autism through various activities, including art and essay contests coordinated by Brittany Kocher, behavior specialist at Brooke High School. Winners and participants included, from left, front: Kyla Adams, Zachary Lyons, Brandon Owns and Adia Opie; second row: Nina Goodman, Emerson Siranovic, Vincent Caruso, Brenlee Longwell and Alora Hutchinson; third row: Aleix Shifflett, Paisley Butler, Avery Greene, Jocelyn Golick, Brennen Krzywdik, Tegyn Danielson and Bailey Blackburn; and back: Kocher, Anthony Bado, Aiden Balcezak, Emilee McKinney , William Kreider, Madison Burge, Lyla Horvath, Madison DeGarmo, Kendra Boyd , Liam Helt and Gavin Burns.
Staff writer
Warren Scott
RAISING AWARENESS â Staff and students have been learning about autism through various activities, including art and essay contests coordinated by Brittany Kocher, behavior specialist at Brooke High School. Winners and participants included, from left, front: Kyla Adams, Zachary Lyons, Brandon Owns and Adia Opie; second row: Nina Goodman, Emerson Siranovic, Vincent Caruso, Brenlee Longwell and Alora Hutchinson; third row: Aleix Shifflett, Paisley Butler, Avery Greene, Jocelyn Golick, Brennen Krzywdik, Tegyn Danielson and Bailey Blackburn; and back: Kocher, Anthony Bado, Aiden Balcezak, Emilee McKinney , William Kreider, Madison Burge, Lyla Horvath, Madison DeGarmo, Kendra Boyd , Liam Helt and Gavin Burns.
May 13, 2021
Neil Schultz, 58 of Rochester, formerly of Weirton, West Virginia passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his residence.
Born in Weirton, he was a son of the late Edward and Barbara Schultz. A graduate of Brooke High School, Neil was a member of the track and cross- country teams. He then attended West Liberty University. Neil enjoyed listening to music and playing his guitar, fishing and boating. He was an active member of the Ashes to Life Ministries in Beaver Falls and their music ministry.
Neil was proud of his daughter, Corrinne. He was also survived by three brothers, Gregory (Jan) Schultz, Stephen Schultz, and Robert (Melanie) Schultz.
wscott@heraldstaronline.com
OUTSTANDING WRESTLER â On Monday the Brooke County Board of Education recognized Braydon DeMaria, a Brooke High School wrestler who placed first in his division in the regional championship, following a 10-3 record in the regular season; and placed fifth in his division at the state wrestling tournament. With DeMaria are Jeffrey Crook, left, superintendent of Brooke County Schools; and Doug Sizemore, DeMariaâs coach. Warren Scott
WELLSBURG The Brooke County Board of Education has agreed to use an app and other Internet-based technology to advertise its schools and programs.
On Monday, the board approved a one-year contract with Mobility 360 calling for the Weirton business to establish an app through which school officials may communicate to parents and others, redesign the school district’s website, create an overall brand for the district and other measures to raise awareness of its schools’ offerings and accomplishments.