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GARY ROSTIC

Gary W. Rostic, 84, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on November 15, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Walter and Mildred Rostic. He is survived by his son, Gary Rostic; his grandchildren, Daryn, Alayna, and Sam Rostic; and his companion, Chirstine Sommers. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Laurell’s of Steubenville and Valley Hospice for all of their care and compassion during this difficult time. In honor of Gary’s wishes, there will be no services held. Private arrangements are entrusted to Everhart-Bove ...

BARBARA KOPP

Barbara May Kopp, 70, of New Cumberland, WV, passed unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born November 1, 1955 in Weirton, daughter of the late Cecil and Claire Davis Watson. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Dunlap. Barbara was a Weir High School graduate, ...

ISABELLA “BELLA” McINTIRE

Isabella Sarah “Bella” McIntire, 16, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Friday November 14, 2025. Born May 29, 2009, in Weirton, Bella was the daughter of Timothy and Nancy Shingleton McIntire. A junior at Weirton Madonna High School, Bella was recently named to the honor roll.She was a ...

DONALYN SUTTON

Donalyn Sutton, 72, of Bloomingdale passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Valley Hospice. She was born October 6, 1953 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy Mihalik Carter. Also preceding her in death are brother William ...

JAMES BANE

James “Jim” Richard Bane, 62, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on November 15, 2025. Born on November 15, 1963, in Weirton, WV, Jim left this world on his birthday while doing what he loved most—spending time with his family and watching football. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Joanne (Bonacci) Bane; his daughter, Alicia Bane; and his sister, He is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer L. (King) Bane; his sons, Aaron (Tricia) Bane and J.J. Bane; his daughter, Jayna Ziklo; his siblings, Belinda (Gary) Mull of Weirton, Robert (Janet) Hans of New ...

RYAN KONTRA

Ryan A. Kontra, a loving father and son, 50, of Rayland, OH, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 at his home. Ryan’s wishes were to be cremated, with no public services being observed. His arrangements are in the care of J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield, OH. Memorial donations for Ryan may be directed to: Mingo Sportsman Club, Youth Hunting & Fishing Fund, 1400 Twp. Rd. 189 Bloomingdale, OH 43910. www.jefosterfh.com