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TRACY MORRIS

Tracy L. Morris, 64, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2025. She was born on March 16, 1961, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Lowell Morris and Donna Jean (Barker) Rennie. In addition to her parents, Tracy is preceded in death by her step sister, Becky. She is survived by her brothers, Timothy Morris and Lowell “Marty” Morris; her sister, Debbie (Paul) Graubner; her step brothers, Todd and Tom; her step sister, Brandi; and her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd, Wintersville, Ohio, on Wednesday, ...

LEO SCOPEL

Leo Benny Scopel, 88, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 12, 1937, Leo lived a full, hardworking life rooted in love, service, and simple joys. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Leo served his country with honor and never lost his deep love for America. After his service, he spent many years working as a coal miner — a testament to his grit, determination, and dedication to providing for his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Casamiro and Isabella Scopel, his dear wife ...

WILLIAM KEEDER

William “Bud” Lloyd Keeder, 94, of Jefferson County, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born March 18, 1931, in Empire the son of the late Orville Keeder and Mary Frances Lloyd Keeder. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wilma McCourt Keeder in 2011, his high school sweetheart and lifelong partner whom me married September 19, 1952, as well as his devoted companion of 10 years, Ann Bray. Also preceded in death by his sisters, Lucille Johnson, Edna Tice, Faye Powley and Mildred Davis. A 1949 graduate of Jefferson Union ...

DAN YAICH

Dan Yaich, 80, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Dan is survived by his wife Carol Saho Yaich, son Dan (Jaime) Yaich, brother Michael (Debbie) Yaich and sister Marge (Richard) Blaine. Friends may call at Holy ...

BRIAN BERRY, SR.

Brian Don Berry, Sr., 81, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Fairmont, WV, Don lived and raised his family in Bridgeport before settling in Weirton, where he spent the last 20 years of his life ...

DENNIS BAKER

Dennis W. Baker, 69, of Pinellas Park, Fl passed unexpectedly but peacefully to heaven on October 22, 2025. He was born December 1, 1955, in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Thomas W. & Jacelyn Baker. Dennis moved from Wintersville, OH to Pinellas Park in 2019. Dennis married the love of his life, Linda Givens, on July 8, 1976, and was blessed with 49 years of marriage. He is survived by his beloved wife Linda, much loved son Jason Baker (fiancee Samantha Bundle) Seffner, FL, his spoiled & beloved dogs, twin sister Denise Johnson (Mac) Boca Raton, Fl, and sister Michele Hagstrom (Rick) ...