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LINNA POOLE

Linna J. Poole, 86, passed away on July 10, 2025 at Valley Hospice Liza’s Place Care Center South. She was born April 1, 1939 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Leighman & Nora Lucas Carrothers. Linna loved her pets and traveling especially to the beach. She is survived by her children ...

STEPHEN BOYER

Stephen Robert Boyer, 79, of Weirton, WV, passed away July 10, 2025 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville. He was born September 2, 1945 in Letart, WV, a son of the late James and Anna (Cooper) Boyer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gilda Boyer; and his son, Stephen Robert Boyer, Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Kelly Oatney and Paula Roth; grandchildren, Jimmy, Ashley, Fargo (Sheena), and Stephen; great grandchildren, Noah and Arlo. Committal services will be held at 1 PM on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, 641 Steubenville Pike, ...

CLARA Z. “BABE” KOVARIK

Clara Z. “Babe” (Garcia) Kovarik, 100, of Rayland, OH, passed away Monday July 7, 2025, in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH. Babe was born June 18, 1925, in Piney Fork, OH, daughter of the late Manuel and Bessie (DeWitt) Garcia. After graduation from Smithfield High School, Babe attended the Steubenville Business College. She was a homemaker who in her earlier years had worked at the Hub in Steubenville. Babe’s memberships included the Smithfield Presbyterian Church, the Smithfield Historical Society and the Friends of Smithfield. In addition to her parents, Babe ...

KATHY SHUMAN

Kathy Ann Shuman, 76, of Carrollton, passed away Friday morning June 20, 2025, as she was holding her granddaughter Saraya’s hand. She was born April 11, 1949, daughter of the late Harry and Hilda Myers. Along with her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Albert Shuman; a daughter, Nannette; one brother, Charlie Myers; and three sisters, Dru Toland, Irene Trombetti, and Marge Myers. Kathy worked as the St. John’s Villa from September 1991 until she retired in January 2021. When talking to others that worked with her through the years, many said the same ...

SANDRA TRESSLER

Sandra Sue Tucker Tressler, 80 of Steubenville died Friday at Valley Hospice. Calling hours are Tuesday 2:00pm until the time of Services at 6:00pm, Jason Elliott will officiate. Offer condolences, www.mostifuneral home.com

BEATRICE MUMAW

Beatrice Mumaw, age 82 of Monroe, passed away July 7, 2025. Born March 26, 1943 in Steubenville, Ohio, Beatrice was the daughter of William and Macellia (Fallon) Hetherington. A graduate of Steubenville High School Class of 1961, she married the love of her life, James Mumaw, on March 23, ...