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JUDITH BILAK

Judith Annette Bilak, 85, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 14, 1940, in Washington, PA, Judith was the daughter of the late George and Louise (Kopp) Applegate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ...

JAMES TORTIS

OCTOBER 18, 1936 - MAY 3, 2026 James K Tortis, 89, of Weirton and Daytona Beach, FL passed away Sunday May 3, 2026 in Daytona beach of natural causes. Son of Jennie Younciak Tortis and Charles M Tortis Sr. He is survived by his wife Sally of 66 years. Children Jamie and Rick Tortis. Sister ...

KAREN METCALF

Karen Elizabeth Metcalf, age 76, of Hilliard, OH, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026. Born on September 29, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, Karen was the beloved daughter of James Louis Metcalf III and Elizabeth “Betty” Weltner. She was preceded in death by her loving parents. She is ...

LAURA MAE BATES

Laura Mae (Saling) Bates, 91, of Toronto, OH, passed away on Monday June 1, 2026, at Lancia’s Villa Vista in Steubenville, OH. Laura Mae was born on Nov. 27, 1934, in E. Liverpool, OH, daughter of the late Gerald and Laura (Ammon) Bishop. Laura Mae was a homemaker who kept busy raising ...

KATHY NARDONE

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kathy Lynn Nardone, who departed this life at her residence on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born on February 14, 1952, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Kathy was a daughter of George C. and Anna Lish Folmar. Mrs. Nardone’s wish for cremation will be granted. She will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Crematory, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, 26062. No services are planned at this time. Send online condolences to www.grecohertnick.com.

CLAUDIA MARTINETTE

Claudia J. Martinette, 72, of Hopedale died Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the Welty Home in Wheeling. She was born September 3, 1953 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Jack and Kathryn Dunkle Blum. Claudia was a retired orthodontic tech where she worked in Dr. Peterson’s office for ...