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DAVID SADOWSKI

David Sadowski, 79, born November 27, 1945, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away peacefully at Horizons Inc. Group Home in Steubenville, OH, on Wednesday July 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victoria (Wagosh) and Walter F. Sadowski and his brother, Walter D. Sadowski, Sr. David faced significant challenges throughout his life due to his physical condition and being non-verbal. Despite these challenges, he radiated warmth and joy, always greeting those around him with a bright smile. David had a passion for western movies and action-packed shows, often watching with ...

RICHARD L. FREELAND

MARCH 10, 1942 - JUNE 21, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard L. Freeland, who departed this life peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by his favorite girls at Mercy Hospice Center. Born on March 10, 1942, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Lorraine (nee ...

JAMES “JIM” MORRISSEY

James P. “Jim” Morrissey, 81, of Steubenville died Monday, June 17, 2025 at home. He was born August 8, 1943 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late Paul Morrissey and Frances (Sinclair) Ashmead. He is also preceded in death by a great- grandchild, Antonio. Jim retired from the ...

LEANNA MASTRANTONI

Leanna Irene Mastrantoni, born on October 20, 1938, passed away on July 3, 2025, in her hometown of Weirton, West Virginia. Friends can visit Leanna’s family on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 1 pm until the time of her 4 pm funeral service at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, 26062. Pastor James Rhodes will officiate. Leanna’s wish for cremation will be honored. She will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory. Leanna will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family. She touched the lives of ...

JOHN PARKINSON III

John Parkinson III, 90, of Adena, passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on July 3, 2025, at the family farm. He was born as the only child of John “Fritz” Parkinson and Gertrude Calderhead Parkinson on September 1, 1934, and is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Judith “Judee” Parkinson, infant twins, and his parents. Surviving are his four children, Anne Parkinson of Pataskala, Ohio; Lynne Smith (Wayne) of Lakeland, Florida; John W. Parkinson (Donna) of Wintersville, Ohio and Amanda McKeon of Lakeland, Florida. John also has four grandchildren, Alexandra Meier ...

CLARYNE COOPER BERMAN

Claryne Cooper Berman, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away peacefully at age 93 on July 6, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. The only child of the late Benjamin and Jeanne Cooper, Claryne was born on May 11, 1932, in Steubenville, OH, and graduated from Steubenville High School. She was preceded ...