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JOHN CHARLES UTZ

John Charles Utz, 90, of Follansbee, WV entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Born September 21, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA a son of the late Edward and Katherine (Lind) Utz. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Audrey Lola (Dodson) Utz, and his son, John Edward Utz, a daughter, Susan (Strader) Pardee, and a brother, Edward N. Utz. John “Chuck” graduated from Follansbee High School in 1953. After high school he attended West Virginia University where he was a member of the marching band and played in the Rose Bowl at halftime. In ...

NORMA JEAN TUNANIDAS

Norma Jean Tunanidas, 77, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, May 21, 2026 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 17, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late William and Ellen Baer Speicher. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, John James Tunanidas, Sr. (2022); and sister, Nora Proctor (2016). Norma worked as a travel agent for many years in Steubenville. She was Presbyterian by faith and previously attended Cove Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the former Weirton Jaycee-Ettes. Norma also enjoyed cross-stitch- ing, ...

JOSEPH BOOTH JR.

Joseph D. Booth, Jr., 43, of Bergholz died Sunday at Allegheny General. Arrangements are incomplete. Offer Condolences at shorac.com

ANTHONY LOUIS LOMBARDI

Anthony Louis Lombradi, 44, of Weirton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born October 18, 1981, in Steubenville. He was the beloved son of Terry Karas of Weirton. Anthony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Erma Lucero. Raised in Weirton, he attended St. ...

RONALD JAMES RIGGLEMAN

Ronald James Riggleman, age 91, formerly of Toronto, Ohio passed away May 19, 2026 in Lakeland, FL where he resided. Ronald was born July 24, 1934, the son of Freda McKnight Stephens and Basil Riggleman. Ronald is preceded in death my his parents and his sister, Donna Riggleman ...

JAMES COFFEY

James D. Coffey, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. Jim was born on January 16, 1961, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late James T. and Elizabeth Jean (Vosvick) Coffey. He was a 1979 graduate of Toronto High School and had attended The Ohio State University majoring in Health and Safety. Jim retired from Shell Oil (former Quacker State) in 2023 with over 30 years of service. Jim was a life-long member of the Toronto Lions Club, visiting several different countries with his parents in support of the club ...