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JO SANA MAUL

Jo Sana Maul, 73, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Jo Sana was born on July 1, 1952, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Ernest and Virginia Rensi. She is preceded in death by her brother, James Rensi, a foster brother, Ralph Hennis, and daughter- in-law, Miranda Dennison. Jo Sana was an excellent homemaker who took great pride in decorating her home for each season. She was also a superb cook, always trying new and different recipes. She leaves behind her loving husband, James J. Maul, of 34 years; her two sons, Larry ...

WILLIAM SPEAKER

William H. Speaker, 88, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on October 27, 2025 at the Valley Hospice North Care Center. William was born on February 3, 1937 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late William & Ruth Sullivan Speaker. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps and worked for 34 years at Weirton Steel. William is preceded in death by his first wife Mary Anne Speaker and son Paul Speaker. He is survived by his wife Clarissa Carney Speaker; sons William E. (Regina) Speaker, Charles Prentice III & daughter Stephanie Prentice; grandchildren Billy (Karlie) Speaker, ...

JOSETTE POTENZINI

Josette M. Potenzini, 75, of Steubenville died Friday, October 24, 2025 peacefully at home with her husband and her two children by her side. She was born December 6, 1949 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Pekera Pettinella. She is also preceded in death by ...

SAUNDRA BRENNAN

Saundra Lee Brennan, 79, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 27, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1946, in Latrobe, PA, to the late Jerome and Mary (Mertz) Harmon. In addition to her parents, Saundra is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Brennan; and her step mother who raised her, Ellie Mae Harmon. She is survived by her son, Harry Brennan; her daughters, Tracey (Chuck) Brennan and Melissa Brennan; her brother, James Ducoli; her sister, Chantel Ofcansky; her grandchildren, Courtney, Dallas, Dylan, and Tommy; her 7 great grandchildren; and her many nieces ...

JAMES CHIPPS

James Arthur Chipps 76 of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 23, 2025. James worked as a Plater Operation on the Tin Lines for 40 years. James also attended The Weirton Salvation Army where he was a member of The Men’s Club. James was born on August 11, 1949 in Steubenville Ohio son of the late Arthur and Florence (Emerick) Chipps. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Tina Kuhns and Diana Barr. James is survived by his wife of 43 years. Tamala F. (Rawson) Chipps, three children Mandy (David) Byrd of Weirton, Jaime Chipps ...

ROBIN BOWMAN

Robin Kay Hawthorne-Bowman, 70, of Weirton, WV unexpectedly passed on October 25, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital with family at her side. Robin’s passing was due to complications from heart surgery performed at AGH in September. She was born November 4, 1954, in Steubenville, Ohio, ...