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EVELYN PARISE

Evelyn F. Parise, 97, of Wintersville died Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home. She was born February 17, 1928 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Donato and Carmela Marzocco Orlando. Evelyn is also preceded in death by her husband, S. Matthew Parise, sister Lillian ...

GARY THORNBURG

Gary Wray Thornburg, 69, of Dillonvale, OH passed away Friday September 14, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born October 3, 1955 in Washington, PA a son of the later Harry and Marjorie (Jinkins) Thornburg. Surviving is his stepmom Priscilla Thornburg, his wife Elizabeth Anne (Richards) Thornburg, children Jeremy (Amy) Thornburg, Mark (Thao) Lindeman, Cheyenne (Johnathin) Locko, Dan (Dylan) Thornburg, Darren Thornburg, sisters Maggie (Tom) Balistreri & Heather (Rich) Hunter and grandchildren Gabby & Joey. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

ESTHER MARIE VAGNOZZI DOTTS

Esther Marie Vagnozzi Dotts, 83, of Las Vegas, formerly of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Born October 31, 1941, in Follansbee, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Katy) Vagnozzi. Esther ...

MICHELE SOPLINSKI

Michele Ann “Mickey” Soplinski, a bright light whose laughter echoed through the hearts of many, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born on March 15, 1958, in Weirton, she was a daughter of Vincent and Lorraine Glasure Soplinski and a ...

NICHOLAS DiPIETRO

Nicholas A. DiPietro, 77, of Steubenville died Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Trinity West. He was born July 15, 1948 in Avelli, Italy. He is the son of the late Alessio and Rosalie DiCarlantonio DiPietro. Nicholas was a factory worker who also worked at Steubenville Bakery. He was an ...

JASON SMITH

Jason Raymond Smith, age 49 of Toronto passed away Wednesday September 3, 2025. Jason was born April 4, 1976 in Steubenville the son of the late Michael Edward “Butchy” Smith in 2024 and Maray Beth (Forman) Smith in 2006. Jason was an avid baseball card collector, sports fan and Ohio State Buckeye fan. He was a graduate of Edison High School and the International Culinary Academy of Pittsburgh, PA graduating as an Associate in Specialized Technology in Specialized Culinary Arts. He was employed at Christopher’s Farm Goods and Provisions as a Chef in Cadiz, OH. Jason’s ...