Benjamin George “Buck” Copenhaver, 87, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Valley Hospice Care North in Steubenville, OH with his family by his side. Born October 23, 1937, in Colliers, WV, a son of the late Bernard and Anna (Snyder) Copenhaver. In addition ...
Joanne R. Gorney, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the home of her niece Kim in Wintersville, OH. She was born January 17, 1941 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Baly) Valuska. In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by her husband of 63 years, James A. Gorney, on November 1, 2024; and three brothers, John R. Valuska, Dr. James W. Valuska, Sr. and an infant brother, Thomas Valuska. Joanne was a secretary for almost 40 years at Titanium Metals in Toronto, OH. She also owned J&J Art Studio and Framing in ...
Matilda I. “Tillie” Roberts, 94, of Wintersville passed away on August 15, 2025 at the Valley Hospice North Care Center. Tillie was born on November 14, 1930 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Ralph W. & Rena E. Zook Drayer. Tillie was a member of the Wintersville Baptist Temple. Tillie is preceded in death by her loving husband James F. “Jim” Roberts and sisters Mabel Starcher & Della Drayer. She is survived by her son Jimmy (Donna) Roberts; grandson Shane (Cheri) Hanlin and step great-grand- son Parker. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 ...
Barbara Ann Shipley, 76, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. She was born December 23, 1948 in Weirton, daughter of the late Duane L. and Ann E. Micklos Shipley. Barbara was a Weir High School graduate. She proudly worked in the Benefits and Scheduling Offices of Weirton Steel Corporation from age 18 until she retired at 75. Barbara is survived by her loving daughter, Michelle McCready (Shawn); and brother, David Shipley (Dr. Dianna). Per Barbara’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to ...
Burlene R. Hoagland, 84, of Brilliant, passed away Friday August 15, 2025 at home. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH on Monday from 4-8 p.m. and also on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Raymond J. Cooper, officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Mingo. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com
Patricia Ann Davidson, 81, of Butler, Pennsylvania, gracefully departed this life on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her cherished home, after a lengthy illness. Born on June 19, 1944, in East Liverpool, she was the beloved daughter of the late Tom and Elsie Coleman Davidson. Patricia’s ...
