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DENISE CAIN

Denise Ann Cain, age 66 of Steubenville passed away October 20, 2025. She was born December 28, 1958 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Carl and Phyllis White Alvis. Also preceded in death by sisters, Cheryl Toney and Leslie Moody and nephews, Michael and Chris Alvis. Denise loved cats, baking, Margaritas and was a die-hard Cleveland Browns fan. She graduated in 1976 from Toronto High School and was presently employed as a supervisor of the West Virginia Department of Human Services having served for twenty years. Denise’s surviving family includes her husband, Allen ...

PATRICIA SIMMONS

Patricia A. Simmons, 79, of Brilliant, OH, formerly of Steubenville, OH passed away Thursday October 23, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of her funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Private interment at Union Cemetery in Steubenville, OH. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

CHRISTOPHER BOTTEGAL

Christopher Bottegal, who died on August 21, 2025. Burial at Mt. Calvary. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025 at Holy Rosary Church.

CAROLE LUDEWIG

Carole E. Ludewig, 87, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on October 17, 2025 at Country Club Manor. She was born March 29, 1938 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Henry & Theresa Compton. Carole was a homemaker who passionately loved her family. She was an avid sports fan, especially football and her favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers. Carole also loved dogs and cared for many of them throughout the years. Carole is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Cheryl Lynn Frey; sister Betty Compton and brother Sonny Compton. She is survived by her loving husband Alfred L. ...

GERALDINE MECANNIC

Geraldine Mecannic, 89, a longtime resident of Toronto, OH, entered eternal rest on October 19, 2025. She was born in Middlebourne, WV to Isaac and Iva Dennis Groves. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Mecannic, her son, Harold Michael Mecannic, and her four ...

GLEN DALE “MAC” McLAIN

Glen Dale “Mac” McLain, born on October 2, 1935, in Irondale, Ohio, passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by his family. Mac dedicated 45 years of his life to Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. Mac was a member of Hilltop Presbyterian Church. He also served his ...