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TERRENCE IGNACE

Terrence G. “Terry” Ignace, 74, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the Valley Care Center in Steubenville, OH. Terry was born May 2, 1951, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Stan and Cathy (Benko) Ignace. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Stephanie. Terry was a long-time retiree of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp., the Smithfield Water Department, and the State of Ohio. He was a hard worker, never shying away from any task. Terry was an avid fisherman, Steelers and Pirates fan. He had a gregarious personality, loved people, was upbeat and ...

WILLIAM ‘BILL’ VAN FOSSAN

William “Bill” Van Fossan, 80, of Steubenville passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West. He was born on February 23, 1945, in Boardman, Ohio, the son of the late Harold and Mary Van Fossan. Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon and his children, Megan Marie (Jose’) Van Fossan-Zambonino of Washington, PA, Amy Elizabeth Dorsey of Steubenville, and granddaughter Justina Dorsey. Bill grew up in Boardman, Ohio, and continued his education with a B.S. Degree in Human Resources Management. After school he worked at the Alliance YMCA for several years and ...

FRANK MITCHELL

Frank W. Mitchell, 87, Retired from Weirton Steel. Passed away August 18, 2025 peacefully surrounded by family. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

CASEY BARACH

Casey Barach, Age 66, The family of Casey Barach is heartbroken to announce his passing on August 17, 2025, following an accident which occurred 5 years ago, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. He is survived by his mother, Gail Hogue of Boynton Beach, Florida. Also surviving is his wife Andie Bernard Barach of Cincinnati, OH, daughter Kelsey (Shane) Johnson of Golden, CO and sons Tino (Cydney) Bernard, Ethan Bernard and Luke Barach (all of Cincinnati, OH). Casey had three grandchildren, Wyatt and Quinn Johnson and Emery Bernard. Other survivors include his sister Mona (Bob) Rowley ...

LILLIAN WILSON

Lillian R. Wilson, 76, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Thursday, August 21, at Valley Hospice. “Unwavering spirit” described her inner strength and refusal to be defined by her illness. Lillian was a homemaker, loved spending time with her children ...

MARY ANN PETROZZI

Mary Ann Petrozzi, 97, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday August 20, 2025, at Grace Cottage in Weirton, WV. She was born in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Sara (Gampolo) Torrieri. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic J. Petrozzi on June 1, 2009. Mary Ann was a homemaker and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Surviving are five daughters, Linda (Jerry) Vogt of Mingo Junction, OH, Diane (David) Ryan of Columbus, OH, Susan (Jake) Sutton of Irondale, OH, Sharen (Rich) Gunther of Wintersville, OH and Karen ...