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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

TERESA HEISS

Teresa Lynn Waggoner Heiss, 71, of Toronto, Ohio passed away peacefully November 13, 2025. She was born September 7, 1954 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Glenn and Dorothy (Reed) Waggoner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, ...

JERRY FORD

Jerry L. Ford, 85, of Weirton died on Saturday November 15, 2025. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton. www.grecohertnick. com.

MARILYN NIXON

Marilyn Nixon, 89, of Newell passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on December 8, 1935, in Lennyville, the daughter of the late Harold and Elenora (Sevin) Miller. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) Nixon; a son, Richard Nixon Jr.; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Nixon; and a great-granddaughter, Tessa. She was also preceded by two brothers, Frank and Harold Miller; and a sister, Genevieve McDole. Marilyn was a lifelong resident of the Newell area. She was owner/operator of Nixon Cleaning ...

JAMES PATTERSON

James Wesley Patterson, 82, of Weirton, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal services at this time. Share tributes and condolences at www.grecohertnick. com.