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DEBORAH L. CORDER

Deborah “Deb” L. Corder, 67 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026 at Trinity West Medical Center. Deb was born July 20,1958 in Dennison, Ohio to the late Dorothy “Dot” Orisko Lerby and Emile L. Lerby. She worked as a waitress at All American Lanes and later as a bartender at Heights Cafe in Steubenville, Ohio. Deb enjoyed many things in life and lived to have a good time. She enjoyed music, going to concerts, gardening, animals, and bringing family together. She was happily married for 39 years. Deb was preceded in death by her siblings, brothers, Ed ...

AMUEL KASPER

Amuel Jan Kasper, 83, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on July 6, 2026. He was born on November 12, 1942, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Amuel Charles Kasper and Elise (Orsillo) Kasper. In addition to his parents, Amuel is preceded in death by his wife, Karen (Shoup) Kasper; and his sister, Zelia Ann Kasper Banal. Amuel was a graduate of Dillonvale High School. He played and excelled in many sports including football, basketball, and baseball. He then went to work as a machinist at Hanna-Consol Coal Company and for US CAN. He was a member of the Steubenville Association of the ...

RAYMOND DOWDELL

Raymond E. Dowdell, 91, of Adena, OH, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield, OH, where services will follow at 12 noon with Wally Jancura. A private burial will follow in the Holly Memorial Gardens. www.jefosterfh.com

BARBARA DOFKA

Barbara A. (Barrett) Dofka, 90, of Weirton, WV, went to her Heavenly reward on July 4, 2026. Born January 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Mae and Otto Barrett. She was proceeded in death by the love of her life of 56 years Edward F. Dofka as well as her brother Charles and ...

KAREN S. MORRISON

Karen S. Morrison, 79 of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian. She was born on October 2, 1946, a daughter of the late Ernest “Bud” and Myrtle Sargeant Baker. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a retired secretary from Steubenville High ...

TIMOTHY MORGAN

Timothy M. Morgan, 73, of New Alexandria, OH, died July 3, 2026. There will be no services. Offer condolences at www. wheelerfuneralhomes. com.