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JAMES TEAFF

James B. Teaff, 96, passed away peacefully at Valley Hospice in Trinity, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, July 23, 2026. A lifelong resident of Steubenville, OH. Jim was born on April 17, 1930, to the late James B. and Evelyn (Schrawger) Teaff. He graduated from Steubenville ...

RALPH KERNS

Ralph Kerns, 85, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away July 24, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center West. He was retired from Wheeling Pitt Steel and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Ralph was a Veteran of the US Navy. He was born March 19, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late James and Marjorie (Lash) Kerns. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Kerns; son, Tim Kerns; sister, Linda Johnston. Ralph is survived by his wife, Martha (Ewing) Kerns; daughters, Darlene (Bill) Robertson and Charlotte Kerns; step-son, Kevin (Kerianne) ...

JAMES CICHON

James A. Cichon, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026. In accordance with Jim’s wishes, he was laid to rest privately at Holly Memorial Gardens in Colerain, OH. Arrangements are in the care of the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield, OH. www.jefosterfh.com

DAVID CHOCIEJ

David C. Chociej, Age 78, of Carrollton, passed away Tues., July 14, 2026. He was born Oct. 23, 1947, in Steubenville, a son of the late Vincent and Dorothy (Mills) Chociej, Sr. David was a 1965 graduate of Steubenville High School and served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. David ...

SARA DICARLANTONIO

Sara A. Gaylord DiCarlantonio, 67, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was born in Steubenville on August 4, 1958, the daughter of the late Darrell and Josephine Cavallini Gaylord. Sara retired from the Jefferson County Metropolitan Housing Authority. She was Catholic by faith and a devoted Big Red fan whose greatest passion in life was supporting Steubenville High School sports. Known for her big heart, Sara shared her kindness generously. She was preceded in death by her parents and by the greatest love of her life, her son, ...

SANDRA BAKER

Sandra Eileen Baker, 63, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away on July 22, 2026. She was born on April 11, 1963, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late James Perine and Barbara (Young) Perine Hanlin. In addition to her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by her sisters, Donna (Perine) McCort Myers and Sue (Perine) Johnston Elson. Sandy loved gardening, taking care of animals, helping with charity, JBC work, and local families. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Robert Baker, of Bergholz, Ohio; her sister, Chris (Perine) Anderson of Annapolis, Ohio; her brothers, Scott ...