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CAROL LYONS

Carol Ann Lyons, 82, of New Cumberland, WV. Passed away on August 31 with family by her side. She was born on May 6, 1944. A daughter of Nobel Lewis and Lynn Anderson. Preceded in death by her husband Daniel Lyons, her son Paul Lyons, her step-father Glen Anderson, her brother Melvin Lewis ...

MILDRED YURKO

Mildred M. Yurko, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026. She was born on September 20, 1932, in Weirton, WV, the daughter of the late Walter J. and Theresa (Ewasky) Larch, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Richard M. Yurko, who died on July 21, 2007. Richard was the love of her life, her walking companion, her sports companion, and her best friend. After 19 years apart, they are finally together. Mildred was also preceded in death by her daughter- in-law, Susan Yurko, and her son-in-law, Jon Cook. Mildred is survived by her son, Richard ...

JOANNE BRETTELL

Joanne M. Brettell, 92, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Thursday September 3, 2026 at Hope Cottage in Serra Village Retirement Community, Weirton, WV. In following with Joanne’s wishes her services will be private. Private burial at Union Cemetery in Steubenville. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneralhomes.com.

RUTH KORAN

Ruth “Ruthie” Phillipson Koran, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at Bickford of Upper Arlington in Columbus, Ohio. She was born October 4, 1935, in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Harry F. Phillipson and Eva C. (Fonow) Phillipson. In addition to her parents, she ...

CAROL DAVIS

Carol Anne (Jack) Davis, 78, formerly of Wintersville, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at Sunnyslope Nursing Home in Bowerston, Ohio, following an extended illness. Born on February 17, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Anna (Karas) Jack. Carol was a devoted ...

ANDREW MATTA JR.

Andrew “Drew” Matta Jr. entered his heavenly home Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, after suffering a severe cerebral stroke Aug. 16, 2026. Drew was born Feb. 25, 1957, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Andy Matta and Betty (Horvath) Matta, who survives and lives in Wolf Run, Ohio. The oldest of three sons, Drew grew up in the community of Wolf Run. He was a 1975 graduate of Springfield High School in Bergholz, Ohio, where he was a member of the school’s football and baseball teams. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Wintersville, Ohio, where he was baptized and ...