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CHRISTINE BARKER

Mrs. Christine M. DeLuca Barker, of Weirton, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. She was 94 years old. Born in Weirton on November 24, 1930, Christine was the beloved daughter of Costantine and Marie Boniti De Collo. She was a woman of boundless energy, unwavering kindness, and deep devotion to her faith, family, and community. Friends can visit Christine’s family on Sunday, February 9, at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV., 26062, from 2 pm to 6 pm. Mass of Christian ...

MARTHA VEIN

Martha L. Vein, 93, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was born in Steubenville on October 28, 1931 a daughter of the late Dobre “Peter” and Melja “Mabel” Tepovac Vein. She was a member of Holy Resurrection Serbian Church and retired bookkeeper from Howard Bowers Contracting. Preceding Martha in death were her brothers Sam, George, Milan, Eli, Peter Vein and sisters Anne Wukelic, Josephine Hare, Dorothy Jewett. Martha was not only a loving sister to her siblings but also the “fun” aunt to several generations of nieces and nephews and ...

NEDRA LOWE

Nedra J. Lowe, 78, died peacefully in Bend, Oregon on January 23, 2025. She was born on Nov. 24, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio and grew up in Wellsburg, WV. She was the daughter of Frank and Margaret Molnar Kotch, both deceased. She is survived by her husband John and son John Robert Lowe and his wife Amy. Her three grandsons Zach, Sam, and Ben. Her sister Mary Kay Haas, brother-in-law Bob Haas. Nephew Frank Haas, nieces Lori Johnson and Marla Hanlon. Great nephews Lance and Eric Johnson, and Bryan Hanlon. Great nieces Heather Johnson, Raeann Hanlon, Megan Perrin, and Hannah ...

LOUIS ACCETTOLO

Louis “Lou” John Accettolo, age 91, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Golden Oaks. Lou was born on February 4, 1934, in Follansbee, WV, to the late Tony Shoto and Sophia (Hyest) Accettolo. He is preceded in death by his sister, Rose Marguerite (Accettolo) Stone, and her husband, Tony Stone, as well as his brother, Anthony Joseph Shoto. Lou graduated from Follansbee High School in 1952 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Business from West Liberty State College in 1957. It was there, in the library, that he met his future wife, Patricia. ...

JAMES BROWN

James Michael Brown, “Jim,” age 93, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at Moultrie Creek Health and Rehab Center in St. Augustine, Florida. A devoted husband, father, stepfather, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jim’s warmth and passion for family and sports left a lasting impact. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, Jim excelled in academics and football at Saint Vincent Preparatory School before playing as an offensive lineman at the University of Nebraska under coach Bill Glassford. He cherished playing alongside his brother, Jerry, and was a proud Sigma ...

EVELYN SVOKAS

Evelyn Svokas, 95, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on February 5, 2025. Born on March 19, 1929, Evelyn was a lifelong resident of Weirton, with the exception of a brief period of her life when she moved to Butler, PA. A graduate of Weir High School, she was a talented ...