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JENNIFER SAGUN

Jennifer Hays Sagun, age 66, of Dublin, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on January 18, 2026. She was born on April 22, 1959, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Albert Ellis Hays and Betty Lee Hays. A remarkable and meaningful bond marked Jennifer’s life from beginning to end. She was born on April 22, sharing her birthday with her beloved mother, Betty Lee—a connection that always held special meaning to her family. In a poignant reflection of that bond, Jennifer passed away on the same calendar day as her mother, a reminder of the enduring love and unbreakable connection ...

PAMELA DRENNAN

Pamela Jean Drennan, 69, of Weirton, passed away on Jnuary 16, 2026. She was born on May 27,1956, the daughter of the late Charles and Carolyn (Schrader) Fluharty. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Drennan, two brothers, Charles and John Fluharty. She is ...

ROBERT “ROB” LaPOSTA, SR.

Robert “Rob” Harold LaPosta, Sr., 81, of Paris, PA passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1944 in Washington, PA, son of the late Robert LaPosta and Florence E. Brown LaPosta. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Judith Ann ...

JAMES MORRIS

James Garfield Morris, 72, of Wallace, WV, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, May 1, 1953, a son of the late Abraham Garfield and Ruth Jane Heater Morris. On February 25, 2023, ...

JEFF CONLEY

Jeffrey L. Conley, 65, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of the late, Marvin and Alice (Janoski) Conley. Jeff leaves behind his daughter, Brittany Hayman, son Zack (Ashley) Conley and five grandchildren, Lydia and Lynay Marchbank, Lynn Hayman, Ava and Tanner Conley. Honoring Jeff’s wishes, he will be cremated and no services will be held. Arrangements are in the care of the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield, OH. www.jefosterfh.com

DANA GLODOWSKI

Dana Glodowski, 46, of Weirton, passed away on January 19, surrounded by her best friends and family. Dana was born in 1979 in Weirton to Julia (Pelowska) and Edward Glodowski. She was a graduate of Weir High School and was previously a client of the Hancock County Opportunity Center for many years. Dana was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her brother, Matthew Glodowski, and his wife, Emily; her nieces, Julianna and Catherine Glodowski; and her dearest and closest friends, Madeline and Chandler Youngkin. Known by many as “Miss Dana,” she taught so many about ...