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CONRAD BLAKE III

Conrad R. “Bobby” Blake III, 34, of Steubenville passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at his home. He was born July 17, 1990 in Columbus, OH. He is the son of Johnny Moran, Conrad R. Blake II and Tanya Fravel Hoyle. Also step fathers Chuck Handley and Jim Hoyle. Preceding him in death are grandparents Kenneth Fravel, Patrica Fravel, Charleen Blake, Dave and Barb Hoyle and Kathy “Maw” Blake. Bobby worked as a handyman and plumber. Surviving are son Conrad Blake IV; grandfather Conrad R. Blake; two brothers David Hoyle and Cody (Christina) Fravel both of Columbus; one ...

SAMUEL PEELER JR.

Samuel B. Peeler, Jr., 90, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Monday June 2, 2025 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. He was born July 23, 1934 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late Samuel B. and Mazie (Booth) Peeler, Sr. Sam retired in 1993 from AEP where he was a lineman then a safety coordinator. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Sam was an avid hunter and enjoyed going to his cabin in Pennsylvania. Upon retirement he and his wife Sara traveled the country in their RV. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Sara (Young) ...

JOHN “DICK” “GRONK” TRESSLER

John “Dick” “Gronk” Tressler, 81, of Wintersville died Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Trinity West. He is the husband of Alex Sandonas Tressler. Visitation will be held Monday, June 9, from 10 a.m. until time of services at 12 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Final arrangement pending. Offer condolences, www.mostifuneral home.com

ROSE PETERS

Rose Caparros Peters, beloved daughter, wife, aunt, friend, and artist, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Born on October 27, 1941, in Weirton, WV, Rose was known for her vibrant spirit, gentle wisdom, and artistic soul. She found great joy in the delicate art of quilling, the beauty ...

SUSAN LIPKE

Susan Christine Lipke, 97, of Weirton, WV, passed Monday, June 2, 2025 at Valley Hospice North, Steubenville, OH. She was born February 17, 1928 in Cascara, WV, daughter of the late Leslie Clarence Riffee and Jessie Marie Stackpole Riffee. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Donald Lawrence Lipke (Jan. 2022); sisters, Joan Volosin and Jean Newman; and brothers, Don Riffee and Sonny Riffee. Susan was a very active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Weirton until its closure. She worked for 13 years as an Insurance Representative with Aide Association ...

NANCY ZAK

Nancy Lee Zak, 77, passed away May 28, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth J. (Potock) Zak. She is survived by her sister, Janice Marie Price (Gary) and their family. A visitation for family and friends will be on June 7, 2025 at 1PM followed by a brief service at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton. Memorial donations can be made to NAMI of Greater Wheeling, 1035 Chapline St., Wheeling, WV 26003.