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DANIEL KOVALESKI

Daniel Kovaleski, 70, of Steubenville, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Trinity West. He was born October 6, 1955 in Steubenville. He was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia Zalewski Kovaleski. He was also preceded in death by his infant brother, Louis. Daniel retired from Kroger, where he worked for 44 years as a night turn store clerk. He was a dedicated union employee who instilled his values and work ethic into his children. He loved fishing, target shooting, cooking, baking, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed listening to music and was a drummer in the band, ...

THOMAS PETRAS

Thomas J. “Pete” Petras, 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home under hospice care. Tom was born on June 5, 1941, in Toronto, son of the late Carl and Mary (Herrick) Petras. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Petras, brother Carl, and sister Cecilia Petras. He worked as a Craneman at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. until his retirement with 42 years of service. Tom was a Veteran of the US Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Toronto American Legion Post # 86. Surviving are his two daughters, ...

JOHN HENRY PROELLOCHS SR. “PAP”

August 10, 1933 – February 16, 2026 John Henry Proellochs Sr., of Wellsburg, lovingly known as Pap, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on August 10, 1933, he was the son of Bill and Gladys Proellochs and lived a long, full life marked by devotion to family, service, and community. Pap was a proud husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, and uncle whose steady presence and quiet strength anchored generations. A graduate of Bethany High School, John was drafted into the United States Navy in 1955, where he served his country honorably ...

WILLIAM ROBB

William (Bill) C. Robb, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted wife, daughters, and loving family on February 12, 2026. Bill was blessed with four daughters, Robin Goots (Paul) of Beckley, WV, Betsy Kuzio of Cincinnati, OH, Cathy Markowicz (Don) of New Cumberland, WV and Susan Myers (Rick) of New Cumberland, WV. Eight granddaughters Amanda (Erik) Daniels, Miranda Sitchanoff (Ted), Aimee (Ashton) Nelson, Leah (Brock) Estell, Mallory Markowicz and Haylianne (Matt) Murray, Anastasia (Mason) Bennett, Lacey (Andrew) Malekovic and 13 great grandchildren Kelty, Kaiya, Dean, ...

MICHAEL GROMAN

Michael H. Groman, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away at The Meadows of Cadiz, on Tuesday Feb. 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife Janet (Blankenship) Groman, whom he married on June 27, 1988, three sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren. Michael’s wishes were to be cremated, with ...

MARION WILSON

Marion Marguerite Wilson, 89, of Toronto, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, under hospice care at Crossroads at Beaver Creek after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Marion was born on September 20, 1936, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Cyril Lawrence and Mary Marguerite ...