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IRENE EDGELL

Irene Edgell, 80, of New Cumberland, passed away on Thursday October 2, 2025. She was born on November 26, 1944, the daughter of the late Virgil and Elizabeth (Irwin) Pickering. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Edgell Jr and Thomas Birkhimer and a great-granddaughter Aurora Davis. She is survived by her husband, Charles Edgell Sr. at home; two sons, Terry (Crystal) Birkhimer of Calcutta and James Birkhimer of Mingo Junction; two daughters, Lisa and Holly Edgell both of New Cumberland. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Dylan, Brandon, Dawn, ...

NILA ECHOLS

Nila June Welsh Echols passed away peacefully in Richmond, VA on Sept 1, 2025. June was born in a blizzard in Steubenville, Ohio, January 28, 1935, to William and Madaline Logue Welsh. She graduated from Steubenville High School in 1952 where she was a member of the Big Red bands and orchestra. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1956. June was an R.N. in Charlottesville, VA; Miami, FL; and New York, NY, and she became a member of the teaching staff at Virginia Baptist School of Nursing after moving to Lynchburg, VA in ...

JOANN FINDLAY

Joann Findlay, 88, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Gables Care Center. She was born September 2, 1937 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Berne A. & Violet Georgia White, Sr. Joann enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, working in her flower ...

RUSSELL WESTLING

Russell Paul Westling, 88, of Dillonvale passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 8, 1937, in Steubenville, the son of the late John Andrew and Anna (Futey) Westling. Russell retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, ...

JOHN H. BUTLER, JR.

John Henry Butler, Jr. affectionately known as Butch, JB, and Coldheart, age 79, died peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Valley Hospice - Mary Jane Brooks Care Center in Steubenville. Born in Steubenville, OH, John was the second of seven children. He attended Steubenville Public Schools and later earned his GED through Job Corps, where he received certifications in heavy machinery and construction. He retired from Weirton Steel after 30 years of service as an Electrical maintenance crew chief. John was a devoted and dedicated member of the Quinn Memorial AME Church, where he ...

DARL CLINE

Darl Edwin Cline, 86, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on October 1, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1939, in Island Creek Township, to the late Ray and Arabella Cline. In addition to his parents, Darl is preceded in death by his siblings, Ray Eugene Cline and Maxine Call. Darl was an avid gardner, he loved spending his time in his garden. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cheryl (Sutton) Cline; his son, David (Denise) Cline of Lisbon, OH; his daughter, Judith Heiss of Wyoming; and his 6 grandchildren. Friends will be received for visitation at the Everhart-Bove ...