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ELMA BROWN

Elma Jane Brown, 71, of Rayland (Rush Run), OH, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West ER in Steubenville, OH. Visitation for Jane will be Friday, Nov. 21 from 11 am to 1 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield, OH, where services will follow at 1 pm. Interment will take place in the New Alexandria Cemetery. www.jefosterfh.com

RANDALL “RANDY” DAWSON

Randall “Randy” Dawson, 74, of New Cumberland, passed away after a brief battle with cancer, on Monday November 17, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1951, in Steubenville, the son of the late Clarence and Gladys (Hanlon) Dawson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Corey Dawson. Randy graduated from Weir High, retired from Weirton Steel and was a member of the Weirton Steel 25 year Club. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Dawson, at home, two sons, Dustin Dawson of New Cumberland and Donovan (Valerie) Dawson of Chester; five grandchildren, Karley, Kevin, ...

GILBERT POWELL

Gilbert Gilmore Powell, Jr., 82, of Smithfield, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2025. Visitation for Gilbert is Thursday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield. Funeral services with Military Honors will commence at 12:00 noon and interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens. www.jefosterfh.com

GARY ROSTIC

Gary W. Rostic, 84, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on November 15, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Walter and Mildred Rostic. He is survived by his son, Gary Rostic; his grandchildren, Daryn, Alayna, and Sam Rostic; and his companion, Chirstine Sommers. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Laurell’s of Steubenville and Valley Hospice for all of their care and compassion during this difficult time. In honor of Gary’s wishes, there will be no services held. Private arrangements are entrusted to Everhart-Bove ...

BARBARA KOPP

Barbara May Kopp, 70, of New Cumberland, WV, passed unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born November 1, 1955 in Weirton, daughter of the late Cecil and Claire Davis Watson. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Dunlap. Barbara was a Weir High School graduate, ...

ISABELLA “BELLA” McINTIRE

Isabella Sarah “Bella” McIntire, 16, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Friday November 14, 2025. Born May 29, 2009, in Weirton, Bella was the daughter of Timothy and Nancy Shingleton McIntire. A junior at Weirton Madonna High School, Bella was recently named to the honor roll.She was a ...