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JOHN H. BUTLER, JR.

John Henry Butler, Jr. affectionately known as Butch, JB, and Coldheart, age 79, died peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Valley Hospice - Mary Jane Brooks Care Center in Steubenville. Born in Steubenville, OH, John was the second of seven children. He attended Steubenville Public Schools and later earned his GED through Job Corps, where he received certifications in heavy machinery and construction. He retired from Weirton Steel after 30 years of service as an Electrical maintenance crew chief. John was a devoted and dedicated member of the Quinn Memorial AME Church, where he ...

DARL CLINE

Darl Edwin Cline, 86, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on October 1, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1939, in Island Creek Township, to the late Ray and Arabella Cline. In addition to his parents, Darl is preceded in death by his siblings, Ray Eugene Cline and Maxine Call. Darl was an avid gardner, he loved spending his time in his garden. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cheryl (Sutton) Cline; his son, David (Denise) Cline of Lisbon, OH; his daughter, Judith Heiss of Wyoming; and his 6 grandchildren. Friends will be received for visitation at the Everhart-Bove ...

ALICE DUCKWORTH

Alice Wright Duckworth, 104, of Weirton, WV, passed away on October 1, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1921, in Shirley, WV, one of seven children of the late Riley M. and Birda Baker Wright. She was a proud honors graduate of the Tyler County High School Class of 1940. Alice married Clarence “Ducky” Duckworth, Together, they made their home in Weirton, WV, where Ducky worked for Weirton Steel and Alice built a long career as a sales associate with Sears, Alice loved exercise and remained dedicated to her fitness well into her late 80s, making daily visits to the Millsop ...

KEITH KOPER

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mr. Brian Keith Koper on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Family and friends are invited to come together in remembrance and support on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, located at 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062. Brian will be laid to rest at Crestview Cemetery in Barnesville, Ohio. Send online condolences at www. grecohertnick.com.

NEOVE YOUNG

Neove K. Young, nee. Kourpas originally of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, September 28, 2025 at the age of 95. She was a resident of The Bickford in Rocky River, Ohio where she was under hospice care for Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Clarksburg, W. ...

ERNESTINE MIXON

Ernestine (Leavelle) Peterson Mixon, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on September 23, 2025, at Trinity Hospital West. She was born on December 28, 1959, to the late Ernest Wendell and Virginia Peterson. Ernestine was a graduate of Wintersville High School. She retired from Trinity Hospital East. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward “Skip” Mixon; her sister, Lynnette Gilliam; her brother, Ernest W. Peterson Jr.; and her cousin, Linda Hines. Ernestine leaves her family and friends to cherish her memory. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, ...