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SUZANNE MASON

Suzanne Catherine Mason, 96, of Weirton W.V., passed away on August 4th, 2025 at home with her son and daughters with her. She was born on June 14, 1929, a daughter of Irish immigrants, the late Thomas and Catherine Gallagher McElwain. She grew up in a loving family with six sisters and one brother and one bathroom. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in Steubenville, Ohio. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Catholic church in Weirton, WV and was involved with St. Paul’s Christian Mothers, Mother of Mary, taught CCD classes and made over a thousand baptismal ...

DEBORAH PRICE

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Deborah Kay Price, a beloved mother, sister, and dedicated nurse, who left this world on August 2, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on January 28, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, Deborah was a daughter of Robert and Shirley Klein Smith. A compassionate, caring professional, Deborah devoted over thirty years of her life to the nursing field at McGee Women’s Hospital, specializing in oncology. Her patients adored her, often expressing their gratitude with thoughtful gifts, a testament to the love and kindness she effortlessly shared. ...

RONALD MARTIN

Ronald E. Martin 92, of East Springfield, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1932 in East Springfield, Ohio, a son of the late William and Audrey (Lewis) Martin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, J. ...

EMILIE VAN NEST

Emilie Rose (Herrick) VanNest, 84, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday August 1, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH. Emilie was born September 17, 1940, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Michael J. and Ludmilla (Kubina) ...

EDWARD GRACIE

Edward L. Gracie, 71, of New Cumberland, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home after a lengthy illness. Pastor Dirk will be here to celebrate Ed’s life, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Arner Funeral Chapel, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Millcreek Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with his family on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 6-8 p.m.

TAMMY ROBINSON

Tammy Lynn Robinson, 64, of New Cumberland, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1961, in Weirton, the daughter of the late Gene and Betty (Shaffer) Robinson. Besides her parents she is proceeded in death by two sisters, Terry Randolph and Patricia Mondin. She is survived by her companion of 30 years, Carl Dillow Sr., at home; two sons, John Chipps of New York and Brian Chipps of West Virginia; two grandchildren, Brieanna and Sebastian and great-grandchildren; step-children, Carl Jr, Lucas, Jack, Michael, Joey and Jessica and 13 step-grandchildren. She ...