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GEORGE PORTER

George Conrad Porter, a lifelong resident of the Steubenville, Ohio area, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on July 16, 1936, in the same area that would see the entirety of his rich and full life, George left an indelible mark on all who knew him. George ...

FRED BOSTON

Fred W. Boston, 88, of Vienna, WV passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1937 in Bellaire, OH to the late Willard E. and Clarabelle Littleton Boston. Fred was an outdoor lover, especially with fishing and hiking. He and his son once did 150 miles on the Appalachian Trail during Bruce’s scout days. Fred was known as the “yankee metal bender” because he could make anything out of metal. He served 50 years at Local #33 Sheet Metal Construction. Fred had fond memories of him and his wife participating in craft shows, selling ...

DENISE CAIN

Denise Ann Cain, age 66 of Steubenville passed away October 20, 2025. She was born December 28, 1958 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Carl and Phyllis White Alvis. Also preceded in death by sisters, Cheryl Toney and Leslie Moody and nephews, Michael and Chris Alvis. Denise loved cats, baking, Margaritas and was a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan. She graduated in 1976 from Toronto High School and was presently employed as a supervisor of the West Virginia Department of Human Services having served for twenty years. Denise’s surviving family includes her husband, Allen ...

PATRICIA SIMMONS

Patricia A. Simmons, 79, of Brilliant, OH, formerly of Steubenville, OH passed away Thursday October 23, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of her funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Private interment at Union Cemetery in Steubenville, OH. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

CHRISTOPHER BOTTEGAL

Christopher Bottegal, who died on August 21, 2025. Burial at Mt. Calvary. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025 at Holy Rosary Church.

CAROLE LUDEWIG

Carole E. Ludewig, 87, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on October 17, 2025 at Country Club Manor. She was born March 29, 1938 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Henry & Theresa Compton. Carole was a homemaker who passionately loved her family. She was an avid sports fan, especially football and her favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers. Carole also loved dogs and cared for many of them throughout the years. Carole is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Cheryl Lynn Frey; sister Betty Compton and brother Sonny Compton. She is survived by her loving husband Alfred L. ...