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CASSANDRA PAHIDES

Cassandra J. “Cassy” Pahides, 69, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Valley Hospice. She was born August 23, 1956 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Armando and Helen Grimm Micucci. She is also preceded in death by her husband Nick Pahides; son Earl Wade Smith; ...

PATRICIA NIXON

Patricia (Bubrik) Peckins- Nixon passed away on February 5, 2026, at Select Specialty Care Hospital in Weirton. Patty was born on October 9, 1953, in Weirton and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Babinchak Bubrik. A graduate of Madonna High School, Class of 1972, she continued her ...

RUTH VALIGA

Ruth Ann Threnhauser Schreiner Valiga passed away on February 9, 2026, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North. Born on December 22, 1929, in Steubenville, Ruth Ann was a daughter of Frank Joseph and Mary Neill Threnhauser. She grew up alongside her beloved siblings Carolyn, John Robert, ...

JAMES BENZO

James Michael Benzo, 88 of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his residence. James was born on April 2, 1937, in Follansbee, WV. He was the son of the late Michael Benzo and Helen (Shak) Benzo. James proudly served his country in the United States Army, a commitment that reflected his lifelong sense of duty and service. After dedicating 33 years to Weirton Steel, he embraced a new chapter as a cost accountant, showing his willingness to learn and grow even after a long career. His faith was an important part of his life, and he was a devoted member ...

CHARLES HARTLINE

Charles Robert Hartline, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on February 10, 2026. Charles was born on December 4, 1947 in East Liverpool, Ohio a son of the late Charles J. & Ruth Russell Hartline. Charles proudly served in the US Army before spending many years working for the Weirton Steel Corporation. He was always all about his family and showed this by being a hard-worker who kept a smile on his face. Charles is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Della Mae Hartline on February 2, 2026 and brother Bruce ...

DAN HOUSEHOLDER

Dan Householder, 77, of Irondale, OH, passed away on February 8, 2026. Family and friends are invited to gather at J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, OH, on Wednesday, February 11, with visitation hours from 2–4 pm and 6–8 pm. A service led by Pastor Dan Crowe will follow at 8 pm. www.jefosterfh.com