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J. ROBERT ‘BOB’ WHITE

John Robert “Bob” White, born June 23, 1930, went home to Heaven on August 21, 2026. He is now healthy and whole in the presence of his Saviour, Jesus Christ. Bob loved God and faithfully read his Bible every day. A gifted musician, he served the Lord by playing the church organ for more than 72 years; the majority of those at Richmond Methodist Church. Bob retired from a career with PNC Bank. He enjoyed Christian television, good music, playing music, flower gardening, and reminiscing about the many memories of a long and blessed life. Friends will be received at the ...

JERRY MATICS

Jerry Alan Matics, 62, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1963, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Betty (Pepperling) Matics and the late Dale Matics. In addition to his mother, Betty, Jerry is also survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Susan (Cagot) ...

IRENE BARKER

Irene Barker, 92, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. She was born on August 3, 1934, in Weirton. She was preceded in death by her father, George Teringa; her mother, Sophie Ratvasky Teringa Chervenak; her stepfather, John ...

DARLENE KAKASCIK

Darlene Blanche (Beatty) Kakascik, 87, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away on August 21, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. She was born on June 21, 1939, to the late Harley R. and Winona (Lambright) Beatt. She is also preceded by her husband Thomas "Dilly" Fredrick Kakascik, one sister Bonnie Maffit. She worked for Kaufman and then Macy's in the Fort Steubenville Mall. She was in housewares department for more than 20 years. She was a member of St. Agnes Church, A CWC member and their card club. She is survived by three children: Thomas Jr. (Mary) Kakascik of Weirton, Stepanie ...

ELEANOR WEISS

LIFELONG RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ELEANOR WEISS DIES AT 102 Eleanor was born at the Ohio Valley Hospital of Steubenville on July25, 1924, daughter of the late John C. and Agnes Milward Alexander. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur, whom she married August 26,1949, and ...

COREY SHETLER

Corey Allen Shetler, 29, of Dillonvale, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Wheeling Hospital .He was born July 25, 1997 in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of Charles Shetler and Angela (Shoulders) Allan. Corey was employed by UPS for over 6 years. Outside of work he was known as the ‘life of the party’, loved Harley’s and was a member of the Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club, a member of the Dillonvale Eagles and Firemen’s Club and loved Bud Light beer. He loved to golf with friends, was known to be a bit of a procrastinator, but never met a stranger. Preceded in death by ...