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DEBRA ESHBAUGH

On April 14, 2026, Debra Marlene Eshbaugh gracefully transitioned from this life to the next, surrounded by her loving family at Allegheny General Hospital. Born on November 12, 1952, in Lancaster, Ohio, she embraced life with an open heart and unwavering faith. Debra was a daughter of Gayle and Carol Stonebrener King, one of five cherished siblings who shared countless memories of laughter and support. A graduate of UNLV, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and dedicated many years to teaching in Esmerelda County, Nevada. On January 12, 1989, she celebrated a beautiful union of ...

DAVID WARNOCK

David W. Warnock, 69, of Wintersville, OH died peacefully Tuesday, April 14, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Steubenville on September 12, 1956 to the late John Clark Warnock and Corleah Blanchard Warnock. He is survived by his son, Ryan (Erin Nunner) Warnock, of Wintersville, daughter, Jaime (Joshua) Gammon, of Columbus, and brother, John “Jack” (Dee) Warnock, of Lancaster. As an avid petroliana collector, he enjoyed sharing his knowledge and passion with his friends and younger generations. He was a car enthusiast and collector and loved all things automotive, ...

RUTH ELLEN RODGERS

Ruth Ellen Rodgers, 81, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on April 14, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center West. Ruth was born on January 18, 1945 in Wheeling, WV the daughter of the late Naomi M. Rodgers Hatcher. She attended the Jefferson County Sheltered Workshop until her retirement. Ruth is preceded in death by her loving husband, David “Turk” Kelps. She is survived by sister- in-law, Kathy (Albert) Pavlik; two brothers- in-law, Kenneth (Debbie) Kelps & Ron (Susie) Kelps; cousins, Penny Smith & Bobby Sturges and many nieces & nephews. Ruth’s family would like to extend their ...

JOHN HELBA

John Alexander Helba, Sr. of Weirton, passed away on April 9, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian, surrounded by his beautiful family, holding the hand of his loving wife, Theresa, his high school sweetheart of 60 years, married for over 55 years on February 27, 1971. Friends are invited to meet with John’s family on Saturday, April 18, from 1-2 pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where a Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 2 pm. Life Celebrant Elijah Dillie will officiate. John’s request for cremation will be honored. He will be cremated at ...

DAVID CHAFIN

David Chafin, 85, of Weirton, passed away on April 9, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1940, the son of the late Lonnie and Jessie Chafin. BVesides his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Jeffrey and Robert Chafin; three brothers, William, Lonnie and Robert Chafin and a sister, Dixie Fankhauser. David is survived by two sons, Mark (Deana) Chafin, of Weirton and Jim Chafin, of New Cumberland; two grandchildren, Tyler and Allison and a great grandson Paxton. He is also survived by a sister, Anita Hendricks, of Weirton. Private services were held by the family. Nixon Funeral Home ...

KATHY SMITH

Kathy Smith (Ina Kathleen Kruise) of Fairfield, CA, passed away December 31, 2025. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 2 pm to 3 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, OH. www.jefosterfh.com