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DAVID HARVILAK

David Alan Harvilak, age 78, of Wintersville, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 21st. Born on October 19, 1946, in Steubenville, he was the son of the late Nicholas Thomas Harvilak (1911 – 2002) and Veronica Theresa (Solomon) Harvilak (1918 – 2007). He was preceded in ...

HENRY OLSZEWSKI

Henry C. “Hank” Olszewski, 91, of Wintersville died Friday, August 15, 2025 at Valley Hospice. He was born March 4, 1934 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late Henry and Stella Zabik Olszewski. Henry is preceded in death by his wife Virginia DiCesare Olszewski; five sisters Josephine ...

BENJAMIM COPENHAVER

Benjamin George “Buck” Copenhaver, 87, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Valley Hospice Care North in Steubenville, OH with his family by his side. Born October 23, 1937, in Colliers, WV, a son of the late Bernard and Anna (Snyder) Copenhaver. In addition ...

JOANNE GORNEY

Joanne R. Gorney, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the home of her niece Kim in Wintersville, OH. She was born January 17, 1941 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Baly) Valuska. In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by her husband of 63 years, James A. Gorney, on November 1, 2024; and three brothers, John R. Valuska, Dr. James W. Valuska, Sr. and an infant brother, Thomas Valuska. Joanne was a secretary for almost 40 years at Titanium Metals in Toronto, OH. She also owned J&J Art Studio and Framing in ...

MATILDA “TILLIE” ROBERTS

Matilda I. “Tillie” Roberts, 94, of Wintersville passed away on August 15, 2025 at the Valley Hospice North Care Center. Tillie was born on November 14, 1930 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Ralph W. & Rena E. Zook Drayer. Tillie was a member of the Wintersville Baptist Temple. Tillie is preceded in death by her loving husband James F. “Jim” Roberts and sisters Mabel Starcher & Della Drayer. She is survived by her son Jimmy (Donna) Roberts; grandson Shane (Cheri) Hanlin and step great-grand- son Parker. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 ...

BARBARA ANN SHIPLEY

Barbara Ann Shipley, 76, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. She was born December 23, 1948 in Weirton, daughter of the late Duane L. and Ann E. Micklos Shipley. Barbara was a Weir High School graduate. She proudly worked in the Benefits and Scheduling Offices of Weirton Steel Corporation from age 18 until she retired at 75. Barbara is survived by her loving daughter, Michelle McCready (Shawn); and brother, David Shipley (Dr. Dianna). Per Barbara’s wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to ...