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GERALDINE MECANNIC

Geraldine Mecannic, 89, a longtime resident of Toronto, OH, entered eternal rest on October 19, 2025. She was born in Middlebourne, WV to Isaac and Iva Dennis Groves. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Mecannic, her son, Harold Michael Mecannic, and her four ...

GLEN DALE “MAC” McLAIN

Glen Dale “Mac” McLain, born on October 2, 1935, in Irondale, Ohio, passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by his family. Mac dedicated 45 years of his life to Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. Mac was a member of Hilltop Presbyterian Church. He also served his ...

THOMAS “TOM” BEANY

Thomas “Tom” Edwin Beany, 89, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1936, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Russell and Lenora (Somerville) Beany. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his son, Mark Beany; and his sister, Kathy Castle. He was a skilled carpenter who retired from Weirton Steel. A man of deep faith, his favorite hymn was How Great Thou Art. He cherished his family and found great joy in woodworking, often crafting furniture and other projects with care and dedication. Tom is survived by his loving ...

ARTHUR “ED” EDGAR CONN

Arthur “Ed” Edgar Conn, 71, Wintersville, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Valley Hospice, surrounded by love and family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joann Conn (Shablack), his mother Betty Bowers (Francis), his father Arthur Raymond Conn Jr., and sister Cathy Weaver (Conn). Ed is survived by his son E.J. Conn and daughter-in-law Dezarae of Bloomingdale, Ohio, and his cherished grandson Evan Conn, whose music and friendship brought Ed great joy. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. For over two decades, Ed owned and operated ...

STEVE TURNER

Steven A. “Steve” Turner, 62, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Monday October 20, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 101 Longview Avenue, Mingo Junction, OH on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Mingo Junction, OH. Offer condolences online at www.wheeler funeralhomes.com.

DONA GASTON

Dona Gaston, 78, of New Manchester, passed away on October 18, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati on February 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Nelson and Mary (Boeskin) Courtney Sr. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mandy Finch, a brother, Nelson Courtney Jr. and an ...