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PATRICIA BROWN

Patricia “Patti” A. Layburn Clark Brown 86 of Follansbee, WV passed away December 18, 2024, at Country Club Manor, Steubenville, OH. She was born April 3, 1938, in Canons- burg, PA to the late Donald R and Mary A. Radinsky Layburn Sr. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Follansbee, WV, Brooke County Democratic Women, Officer of Junior Women’s Club for 20 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry Vernon Brown Jr. who passed December 6, 1997. She is survived by her son Joel M. Clark Jr. (companion Cheryl), Terri L. ...

VIRGINIA “GINNY” DiBERARDINO

Virginia “Ginny” DiBerardino, 96, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, peacefully at home with her family by her side. Virginia was born June 29, 1928 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was the only child of the late John and Nellie Melching Napor. In addition to her ...

STEVE KOZORA

“Steve” M. Kozora, 75, of Colliers, WV, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 with his wife and soulmate of 34 years, holding his hand. His battle with Parkinson’s Disease , and other severe illnesses is now over and he can now rest. Steve was such a kind, Caring, and ...

BERNICE PEARSON

Bernice Adline Pearson was born to the late Leroy Pearson and Delores Christian (Pearson) in Steubenville, OH, on May 18, 1957, and passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. Bernice completed her education through the Steubenville City School District, and the Franciscan University of ...

JAMES BAUNUM

James A. Branum, 90, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away December 17, 2024. He was born July 1, 1934 in Vermilion, Ohio, a son of the late Edward and Elsie (Peas) Branum. Jim was a Veteran of the US Army serving during the Korea Conflict in the 101st Airborne. He was employed by Local # 809 and was a 50 year member. Jim was Methodist by faith. Jim was a member of Smithfield Lodge #182 and also Past Master, Smithfield Fire Dept, and a member of Pine Valley Sportsman Club where he also served as Vice President. He enjoyed spending his time fishing and hunting. He was known as “Catfish ...

SANDRA SHORTS

Sandra “Nan” Rae (Mitchell) Shorts, 75 of Wellsburg, WV, passed suddenly away on December 18, 2024 at her residence. Sandy was born on March 28, 1949 in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of the late Harold “Bubby” and Pearl Walker and her birthparents, Harry and Evelyn ...