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SUE KRUKOWSKI

Sue Krukowski, beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully in Charlotte, NC, on September 14, 2026. Sue was born May 12, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Virginia and Chuck (C.J.) Vincent. She grew up in the Ohio Valley and graduated from Weir High School before earning degrees from West Liberty College and the University of Detroit. Sue devoted 43 years to Hancock County Schools, beginning as a teacher and ultimately retiring as Director of Student Services. During this time she spent 36 years as principal of Marland Heights ...

KENNETH HUGGINS

Kenneth Anthony Huggins, of Rustburg, VA, formerly of Wellsburg WV, passed away on September 15, 2026 at the age of 89. He was born on November 5, 1936 to parents Arnold Porter Huggins and Genevieve Lemley Huggins in Mannington, WV. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lois ...

PAULA TALBOTT

Paula Marie Talbott (Delefate), 78, of Weirton, passed away on September 18, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1948, in Weirton. Family and friends are invited to gather to honor and celebrate Paula’s life. A public viewing will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed immediately by a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. Both services will be held at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home at 3219 Main St. Weirton, West Virginia. Share tributes and memories of Paula at www.grecohertnick.com.

KATHLEEN D’ANGELO

Kathleen Ann D'Angelo, 75, of Clearwater, Florida passed away on September 20, 2026, after a long illness. She was courageous to the end. A gentle soul whose greatest joy was to see her elementary school students learning. Kathy will be sorely missed by her husband of 51 years, Eddie, and ...

JAMES COPE

James R. “Jim” Cope, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 4 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto. Additional visitation will take place on Sunday at the First Westminster Presbyterian Church on Fourth Street in Steubenville from 1 to 2 pm. Jim’s funeral service will follow at 2 pm led by Rev. Jason Elliott. www.jefosterfh.com

ETHEL YEAGER

Ethel Mae Yeager, 78, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026. Born July 27, 1948, daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Madden. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, John Yeager, Jr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love. She was a longtime real estate agent ...