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JONI LYNN DENT

Joni Lynn Dent of Ben Avon, PA and Wintersville, OH, passed away peacefully at Caring Heights Community Care Center on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Born on July 23, 1946, Joni was the daughter of the late John G. and Lillian “Mickey” Bates, sister to the late Karen Ashby and the late ...

MARY ANN RAYBURN

Mary Ann Rayburn, 73, of Wintersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on November 19, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Mary and Clarence Downing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles “Fast Frank” Rayburn; son-in-law, Chris King; grandson, Matthew Smith; brother-in-law, David Rayburn; and father-in-law, Jack Rayburn. Mary Ann is survived by her daughters, Megan (James Renforth) King and Michael Ann (Aric Lemaster) Kuester; her cherished grandchildren, ...

ELIZABETH T. BELL

Elizabeth T. Bell, 92, of Steubenville, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Country Club Manor. She was a resident for 17 months and had a special relationship with many of the staff members. She was born September 21, 1932. She is the daughter of the ...

FREDERICK JONES

Frederick “Big Fred” Jones, age 72, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of East Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025. Friends will be received for visitation at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Road, Wintersville, Ohio, on Friday, September 19, 2025, ...

KEITH BRANDON

Keith LaFon Brandon, 53, of Katy, TX, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at HCA Kingwood Hospital. Keith was born December 8, 1971, in Union, WV, son of the late Chester Brandon and Gwen Godfrey, who survives. Keith was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Toronto. He recently relocated, with his family, to Katy, TX for work. Keith was employed at LCRA as a Control Room Operator. He loved sports, God and family. Growing up in Lewisburg, WV, Keith was always mischievous. He played baseball, football and wrestled. Keith never met a ...

NICK ENICH JR.

Nick Enich, Jr., 66, of New Albany, Ohio, formerly of Weirton, WV passed away on September 1, 2025, Nick was the first of two sons born to the late Nick Enich, Sr. and Dorothy “Saya” Rajak Enich. He will be remembered with love by his wife, Debbie Compston Enich; his daughter, Elaina Enich; his brother, Dan (Lisa) Enich. A visitation will be held from 1 PM until 3 PM on Saturday September 20th at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street, Weirton; followed by a celebration of Nick’s life at 3 PM. Share tributes at www.grecohertnick. com