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MERCEDES CALDERE’

Mercedes Caldere’, 93, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the Meadows of Cadiz. She was born in Barcelona, Spain on July 19, 1932, a daughter of the late Joaquim Pont & Lucrecia Vinolas Pont. Mercedes was a member of Triumph of the Cross Parish at Holy Rosary Church. Preceding her in death were husband Manuel Caldere’ daughter Roser Williams; son-in-law Timothy Williams; brother-in-law Julian Camino. Mercedes is survived by her daughters Ana (Joe) McGurn, Montse (James) Vittitow & Angelica (Donald) James; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 3 ...

MARCIA RUNKEL

Marcia (Fornari) Runkel, 84, Martins Ferry passed May 3, 2026. Visitation, May 8, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm at Wilson Funeral Home, Bridgeport. Funeral services, May 9, 2026, at 11am at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.

DAVE KURCINA

David Paul Kurcina, 61, of Follansbee, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home after battling a three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer on Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 30, 1965, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Michael Joseph and ...

WILLIAM T. SHOPPE

William T. Schoppe, lovingly known as “Shop” or “Billy” to family and friends, 61, of Steubenville, passed away on April 28, 2026. Shop was born on December 29, 1964, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Thomas & Patricia Montgomery Schoppe. Shop was employed at Sal Chemical for ...

MARGARET CONROY

Margaret L. Conroy, 90, of Steubenville died Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Valley Hospice. She was born October 27, 1935 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Hattie Marshall. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Conroy and aunt, Helen (William) Marshall. Margaret ...

AMY PASTRE

Amy Lynne (Cunningham) Pastre was called to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 1, 2026. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Trinity West Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Amy was born in Steubenville, OH on March 3, 1963. She was a 1981 graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School. Amy continued her education at the University of Pittsburgh and Jefferson Technical college where she graduated as valedictorian with a degree in nursing. Amy pursued a fulfilling career as a registered nurse, caring for people at numerous ...