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KIP CAPTOR

Kip Lawrence Captor, 65, of Smithfield, OH passed away on Feb. 4, 2025, at his home. Kip’s Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May 10th, at 1:30 pm, at the Smithfield Presbyterian church in Smithfield, OH. Rev. Jim Taylor will officiate Kip’s Service. A luncheon will be held following the service at Le Chateau in Smithfield, OH. www.jefoster fh.com

PATRICIA YANDRICH

Patricia Ann (Cazin) Yandrich 93 of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Donnell House in Washington, PA. Born April 3, 1932, in Warwood, WV a daughter of the late John and Mary (Hascak) Cazin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving ...

ALLEN “AL” KINYO

Allen M. “Al” Kinyo, 84, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday May 2, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville. Al was born Nov. 14, 1940, in Smithfield, OH, son of the late William and Nellie (Zeroski) Kinyo. Al worked in the Maintenance Dept. at TIMET-Titanium Metals ...

MICHAEL LAWRENCE

Michael Craig Lawrence passed away on April 7, 2025, at UPMC Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born in 1952 and raised in the Ohio Valley. He served his country with honor in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and spent his professional life at Koppers Industries. He is survived by his daughter, Toni Nicole Lawrence; his grandson, Braxton Henry Lawrence; and his great-granddaughter, Mariana Lawrence. Cremation was his chosen path, and his ashes will be laid to rest at Fort Steuben Burial Estates during a graveside service at 11 a.m. on May 8, 2025. Offer condolences at www.shorac.com

LEAH LEVINSON

Leah Pearl Levinson, 91, passed away on May 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Preceded in death by her husband, William Brenner Levinson and brother Charles Lando. She is survived by her daughter Sarah Hall (Brian), son Ralph Levinson (Fannie) and son Lawrence Levinson (Shelby); grand- children, Alan, Brenna, Danielle, Gabe and David; great-grand- children, Sasha, Garrett, Mackenzie and Max. Known to most as Nana, she loved cooking and knitting, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family and being part of their lives. A private graveside service will be held on ...

RUTH POOLE

Ruth E. Poole, 94, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Trinity West. She was born on May 17, 1930 a daughter of the late Clair & Helen Butler Artman. Preceding Ruth in death were her husband Walter H. “Bloon” Poole; daughter Donna Jean Barker; daughter-in- law Christine Poole; and sisters Dorothy Kuester & Martha Rock. Ruth was a founding member of Brentwood Methodist Church and WVFD Auxiliary. Ruth is survived by her children Deborah Saltsman, Robert Poole, Kenny (Glenys Snider) Poole & DeAnn Clark, son-in-law Russell Barker; brother Clair “Bud” ...