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HARRY BRENNAN

Harry Howard Brennan, 60, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2025. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late James and Saundra (Harmon) Brennan. Harry had a passion for working with his hands and took great pride in his craft as a drywall expert. He loved the satisfaction of a job well done and the friendships built along the way. When he wasn’t on the job, you could find him turning up the volume to his favorite rock and roll tunes—especially the legendary band KISS. He is survived by his son, Thomas Brennan; his sisters, Melissa Brennan and Tracey (Chuck) ...

DAVID GALLAGHER

David Foster Gallagher, 71, of Weirton, WV, passed away on October 29, 2025. Born on April 12, 1954, in Levittown, PA, he was the son of the late William S. “Bill” and Joan Pollas Gallagher. David was a graduate of Marshall University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree before beginning a 20 year career as a Quality Control employee of the Weirton Steel tin mill. A lifelong sports enthusiast, David also known by his friends as “Toe” ,and to some as “Bwana” was an avid fan of the University of Pittsburgh. He loved cheering on the Panthers, especially when attending ...

JO SANA MAUL

Jo Sana Maul, 73, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Jo Sana was born on July 1, 1952, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Ernest and Virginia Rensi. She is preceded in death by her brother, James Rensi, a foster brother, Ralph Hennis, and daughter- in-law, Miranda Dennison. Jo Sana was an excellent homemaker who took great pride in decorating her home for each season. She was also a superb cook, always trying new and different recipes. She leaves behind her loving husband, James J. Maul, of 34 years; her two sons, Larry ...

WILLIAM SPEAKER

William H. Speaker, 88, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on October 27, 2025 at the Valley Hospice North Care Center. William was born on February 3, 1937 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late William & Ruth Sullivan Speaker. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps and worked for 34 years at Weirton Steel. William is preceded in death by his first wife Mary Anne Speaker and son Paul Speaker. He is survived by his wife Clarissa Carney Speaker; sons William E. (Regina) Speaker, Charles Prentice III & daughter Stephanie Prentice; grandchildren Billy (Karlie) Speaker, ...

JOSETTE POTENZINI

Josette M. Potenzini, 75, of Steubenville died Friday, October 24, 2025 peacefully at home with her husband and her two children by her side. She was born December 6, 1949 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Pekera Pettinella. She is also preceded in death by ...

SAUNDRA BRENNAN

Saundra Lee Brennan, 79, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 27, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1946, in Latrobe, PA, to the late Jerome and Mary (Mertz) Harmon. In addition to her parents, Saundra is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Brennan; and her step mother who raised her, Ellie Mae Harmon. She is survived by her son, Harry Brennan; her daughters, Tracey (Chuck) Brennan and Melissa Brennan; her brother, James Ducoli; her sister, Chantel Ofcansky; her grandchildren, Courtney, Dallas, Dylan, and Tommy; her 7 great grandchildren; and her many nieces ...