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IDA HAYNES

Ida Kirkpatrick Haynes, 92, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. Ida was born in Salineville, OH, on January 3, 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, William Haynes. Ida dedicated much of her life to education, teaching for over 35 years in the Edison Local School District. She was an avid reader and lifelong learner who never lost her curiosity about the world. She enjoyed music, dancing, and traveling, and was proud to have visited six of the world’s seven continents. She is survived by her children, William Haynes Jr., Stanford Haynes (Margaret); ...

JOYCE KENNEDY

Joyce R. Kennedy, 75, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on June 7, 2026 at Trinity West Medical Center. Joyce was born on August 18, 1950 in Friendly, WV. She is preceded in death by her parents Pete & Edith Ewaskovich. Joyce was a Behavioral Health Therapist and an avid poker player. Joyce is preceded in death by her son John P. Kennedy; brother Mark Ewaskovich and the father of her children John D. Kennedy. She is survived by her two children Carrie Kennedy & Dave Kennedy and three grandchildren Kaitlyn, Benjamin & Samual Kennedy. Per Joyce’s wishes there will be no ...

DEBORAH VALUSKA

Deborah Kaye Valuska, 73, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on July 22, 1952, the daughter of the late Chris & Julia Meatris Cosentino. She was a devoted wife to her loving husband, Allan. After graduating from Ohio University, ...

RUTH KERR

Ruth Kerr, 90, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on June 8, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on October 31, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of the late Ray & Olive Gwynn Penn. Ruth was a graduate of Mingo High School and attended Franciscan University of ...

DOROTHY ‘DOTTI’ BIGGS

Dorothy “Dotti” Mae Biggs Lombardi Sept 16, 1950 – June 6, 2026. Dorothy “Dotti” Lombardi passed peacefully from this life after a long period of illness at the age of 75, at Peters Township Post Acute in McMurray, PA, on June 6, 2026. Dotti was born to parents Ross Wayne Biggs, Sr. and Matilda “Tillie” (Cleary) Biggs on September 16, 1950, in Wheeling, WV. She grew up in Wellsburg and was a 1968 graduate of Wellsburg High School. She went on to live in a few different towns within the Ohio Valley of WV, namely Follansbee, Weirton, and in recent years, her ...

KAREN MCGARRY

Karen Maxine (Sutherin) McGarry, 88, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday June 5, 2026, at her home. Karen wished to be cremated, and no services will be held at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto. www.jefosterfh.com