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WILLIAM MAYS

William Franklin Mays, 82, of Hopedale, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1943, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Paul B. and Charlotte (Schwartz) Mays. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diann L. Mays. William is survived by his sons, Bryan (Linda) Mays and Vincent (Brian) Mays; his sister, Bonnie Parsons; his grandchildren, Haley Mays, Breyanne (Zack) Janus, and Trent (Kiaira) Mays; and his great grandchildren, Davian, Paris, Dawson, and Tate. In honor of William’s wishes, there will be no ...

HAROLD LEE KINNEY

Harold Lee Kinney, 85, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born August 11, 1940. Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove funeral home 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Additional visitation on Tuesday from 11 AM until time of funeral services at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at Richmond Presbyterian cemetery. Full obituary in Monday’s paper. www.everhart-bove funeralhomes.com

JAMES McCLUNG

James I. McClung, 91, of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on August 12, 1934, in Anstead, WV, son of the late Bert and Nellie (Davis) McClung. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Velva M. McClung, on February 27, 2023. Jim retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel’s Mingo plant, where he worked in the Pump Repair Dept. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving is his son, James I. McClung, Jr. and wife Kathy of Piney Fork; his daughter, Patty and husband Gary Hass of Johnstown, OH; four ...

RITA CIANCETTA

Rita Anne Ciancetta, a beloved wife, cherished mother, sister, and grandmother, and dear friend, passed away on January 8, 2026 at the age of 69, after a life defined by love and kindness. Born on August 23, 1956, in Steubenville, Ohio, Rita was the daughter of the late Helen and Anthony ...

SANDRA CASTO

Sandra J. Casto of New Cumberland passed peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by love and support. Born on April 27, 1953, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of James G. and Alice J. Pihiou Angelo. Sandra was a proud graduate of ...

CAROLYN CLARK

Carolyn Sue Clark, age 76, of Stow and Toronto, OH, passed away on January 8, 2026, in the presence of family. Born on August 14, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, Carolyn was the daughter of Dale Skinner and Annabelle Skinner (Horvath). She graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1967, and ...