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MARLENE KUHN

Marlene M. Kuhn, 88, of Toronto passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at Gables Care Center. She was born February 27, 1937 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late John and Pearl Jellenshek Blabac. Also preceding her in death is her husband, James Kuhn. Marlene was retired from Jefferson County Children Services, where she was an administrator. She studied art at Franciscan University of Steubenville and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Toronto. Marlene was a member of the Divine 9 women’s group. She also loved spending time with her friends and white poodle ...

JOHN WHITE

John W. White, 75, of Chester, peacefully passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Weirton Medical Center. Born on August 31, 1950, in Steubenville. He is in the care of the Arner Funeral Chapel where services will be held.

MONSIGNOR FR. REDERICK PASQUINELLI

Monsignor, Fr. Frederick A. Pasquinelli, age 102, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, formerly of Steubenville, OH. Born May 31, 1923, in the Mt. Washington section of Pittsburgh, PA. Fr. Fred was the 11th of 12 children to Americo and Sira (Maffei) ...

CLARA WRIGHT

Clara S. Wright, 91, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in Dublin, Ohio. Born on July 4, 1934, Clara’s life was a testament to purpose and compassion—a firework of spirit born on Independence Day. She was a proud graduate of Steubenville Big Red High School, where she earned ...

GEORGE “BUTCH” VIAKLEY

George A. “Butch” Viakley, 85, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital, Weirton. He was born May 20, 1940 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late George Vujaklya and Helen Markowicz Socha. He is also preceded in death by his grandson, Justin Johnson. Butch retired from Weirton Steel Corporation as a Welder. He was a US Navy Veteran. He was a Pittsburgh Penguins and Steelers fan. Butch is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Karen Williams Viakley; children, Terry Viakley (Tina), Valerie Campbell (Jeff), and Leslie Johnson, all of Weirton; ...

ROBERT “BOB” PECKENS, SR.

Robert D “Bob” Peckens Sr., 91, a life-long resident of Toronto, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at the Meadows of Cadiz. Bob was born on April 11, 1934 to the late Robert and Elizabeth Peckens. He was a 1952 graduate of Toronto High School and, upon graduation, proudly served ...