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JAMES SPEECE, SR.

James D. Speece, Sr., 81, of Hookstown, passed away Tuesday November 5, 2024. He was born in Bens Run WV on July 14, 1943, the son of the late Layman and Dolly (Brewer) Speece. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Brady and Burl Speece; three sisters, Nora Shreves, Mabel and Shirley Speece. He is survived by two sons, William (Dawn) Speece of Paris and James (Deborah) Speece Jr. of Weirton; two daughters, Melissa Lightcap of SC. and Patty (Guy) Yawn of Ga.; six grandchildren including, Edith, and fourteen great-grand- children. He is also survived by ...

KATHLEEN JENNINGS

Kathleen Jennings of North Olmsted (formerly of Steubenville) passed away on September 25, 2024. She was 76 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, O. Robert and Elizabeth Green Jennings and brother, Denis Jennings, along with cherished friends and pets. “Kathy” “Aunt ...

ROBERT SLIVKA

Robert E. Slivka, 89, of Steubenville passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center surrounded by family. Bob was born April 17, 1935 in Steubenville to the late Julie & George Slivka. He is also preceded in death by his wife Betsy Kough Slivka, sister Marge Whirlow and one ...

WILLIAM MARINO

William Marino, 83 of Cross Creek Rd, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Wyngate, Weirton, WV under the care of the staff with the assistance of Valley Hospice. Bill was born on October 27, 1941 in Weirton, WV. He was the son of the late Basilio Marino and Marie (Klorczyk) ...

LENA CULP

Lena “Honey” Irene Culp, 91, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on November 5, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1933, in Follansbee, West Virginia, to the late Dominick and Erminia (Ciavarro) D’Aurora. In addition to her parents, Honey is preceded in death by her brothers, Rick and Edo D’Aurora; her infant sister, Ida; her sisters, Agnes Lowry, Clara Trimmer, and Pia “Bea” Carroll; and her son-in-law, Anthony Scarabino. Honey was Catholic by faith and was a member at Blessed Sacrament Church in Wintersville, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband, Chester Culp; ...

DOLORES PETE

Dolores Grace Pete, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Weirton Geriatric Center’s Enchanted Garden. She was ninety-four years old. Born on May 21, 1930, in Holiday’s Cove to Joseph and Mary Cecehovsky Poprik. Dolores embraced a life centered around family and faith. She found joy in being a homemaker and was a woman who cherished the simple pleasures, dedicating herself to those she loved. Her family was always the heart of her world, and she took immense pride in nurturing her loved ones ...