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THOMAS “TOM” BEANY

Thomas “Tom” Edwin Beany, 89, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1936, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Russell and Lenora (Somerville) Beany. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his son, Mark Beany; and his sister, Kathy Castle. He was a skilled carpenter who retired from Weirton Steel. A man of deep faith, his favorite hymn was How Great Thou Art. He cherished his family and found great joy in woodworking, often crafting furniture and other projects with care and dedication. Tom is survived by his loving ...

ARTHUR “ED” EDGAR CONN

Arthur “Ed” Edgar Conn, 71, Wintersville, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Valley Hospice, surrounded by love and family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joann Conn (Shablack), his mother Betty Bowers (Francis), his father Arthur Raymond Conn Jr., and sister Cathy Weaver (Conn). Ed is survived by his son E.J. Conn and daughter-in-law Dezarae of Bloomingdale, Ohio, and his cherished grandson Evan Conn, whose music and friendship brought Ed great joy. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. For over two decades, Ed owned and operated ...

STEVE TURNER

Steven A. “Steve” Turner, 62, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Monday October 20, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 101 Longview Avenue, Mingo Junction, OH on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Mingo Junction, OH. Offer condolences online at www.wheeler funeralhomes.com.

DONA GASTON

Dona Gaston, 78, of New Manchester, passed away on October 18, 2025. She was born in Cincinnati on February 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Nelson and Mary (Boeskin) Courtney Sr. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mandy Finch, a brother, Nelson Courtney Jr. and an ...

MILDRED “MICKEY” MARTICH

Mildred “Mickey” Martich, 93, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025. May her memory be eternal. Born November 7, 1931, in Weirton, she was one of three daughters born to Joe and Milica Divich Wujnovich. A graduate of Weir High School, Class of 1949, Mickey ...

NORMA “DOTTY” SCOTT

Norma “Dotty” Dorothy (Byers) Scott, 81 of Colliers, WV, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at home. Dotty was born on July 13, 1944 in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of the late Harold Byers and Virginia (Smith) Byers. Dotty was a proud member of the ...