Janson R. ‘Bubba’ Bailey, 46, of Whitehall (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Janson R. ‘Bubba’ Bailey (1978 – 2025)

Janson R. “Bubba” Bailey, 46, of Whitehall Township, and formerly of Weirton, W.V., died Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem. He was the fiancé of Dannielle M. Dirkes, with whom he resided. Janson was born in Weirton, W.V., on Oct. 18, 1978 to the late John Bailey and Roberta (Stefan) Reinard. He graduated from Brooke High School, Class of 1996. He was a service tech in the HVAC industry, was an enthusiastic outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing and guns. He also had a great love for the Steelers and WVU.

SURVIVORS

Janson will be most missed by his fiancé: Dannielle M. Dirkes; and daughter: Izabella R. Hirkala, both of Whitehall Township; sister: Ericka (Kris) Martin; nephew: Erick Velez; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

SERVICES

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 at Gio’s Restaurant, 3013 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton, WV 26062. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit HeintzelmanCares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Janson’s name may be made to his daughter, Izabella R. Hirkala, for her education, care of the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055. (Please make checks payable to Izabella R. Hirkala.)