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JOYCE TAROWSKY

Joyce Ann (Carroll) Tarowsky, aged 82, originally of Weirton, West Virginia died peacefully in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 22, 2025. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio in 1943 to Edna and George William Carroll. Joyce attended Weir High before studying education at Marshall University. She taught in Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Indiana and impacted the lives of hundreds of children. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, George William Carroll; her mother Edna (Milby Carroll) Pinney; her step-father John Pinney; and her brother William Carroll (Sue). She is survived by Edward ...

SAUNDRA TRUAX

Saundra Lee “Sandy” Truax, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 31, 2025. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1–3 PM and 6–8 PM at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be held there Wednesday at 11am. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com

MARGARET LOWRY

Margaret A. Lowry, 86, of Pickerington, Ohio (formerly of Steubenville, Ohio) passed away on October 30, 2025 at Amber Park Senior Living. Margaret was born on May 19, 1939 in Toronto, Canada a daughter of the late Dr. Earl C. & Margaret Copp Steele. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the ...

JAMES DAVIS

James Earl Davis, 85, of Wintersville, OH passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in Bradenton, FL. Born February 29, 1940, in Steubenville, OH, he was the son of the late Franklin Earl and Celina (Veight) Davis. He was a dedicated, hardworking man providing for his family and retired ...

MSGR. JOHN C. KOLESAR

Msgr. John C. Kolesar, a Diocese of Steubenville priest retired from active parish ministry, died Oct. 28 at the age of 86. He was born April 13, 1939, in Unionport, Ohio, a son of the late John Charles and Mary Helen Skolosh Kolesar. Msgr. Kolesar began his education at Anderson ...

JANET BROWN

Janet Mae Brown age 84 of Toronto passed away Thursday October 30th Visitation hours 11 AM to 1 PM Wednesday November 5th at the Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto A celebration of Janet’s life service will be held at 1 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial at Toronto Cemetery. www.clarkefuneral home.com