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MARY LYLE

Mary Catherine Lyle, beloved wife, devoted mother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on July 15, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished memories at Valley Hospice, Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. Born on January 15, 1947, Mary Catherine was the daughter of James A. Grotz Sr. and Martha Grotz, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up with a deep appreciation for family, education, and faith—values that would guide her throughout her life. A proud Episcopalian, she was an active member of her local parish, where she gave generously of her time and ...

RICHARD “PETE” BAILEY

Richard Arlen “Pete” Bailey, 75 of Rayland, OH died peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at AHN Wexford Hospital. He was born on November 9, 1949, in Follansbee, WV a son of the late Albert and Ann (Rigby) Bailey. He graduated from Follansbee High School in 1969. After high school ...

MARY PATRIARCA

Mary Perfetti Patriarca, age 88, of Uniontown, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born December 24, 1936 in Pietracamela, Teramo, Italy daughter of the late Giovanni Perfetti and Silva Sivitilli Perfetti. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 ...

NANCY ROUSEY

Nancy M. “Suzie” Kincaid Rousey, 87, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Valley Hospice. She was born on June 9, 1938 in Steubenville a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Louise Elizabeth “Jayne” Derstine Kincaid. Suzie was a member and deacon of Starkdale ...

ROBERT SWEENEY SR.

Robert W. Sweeney, Sr. of Powell, Ohio, formerly of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on July 14, 2025. Bob was born in Steubenville, Ohio on May 19, 1946, the son of the late Fred C. and Hazel Williams Sweeney. He was a 1964 graduate of Steubenville High School, a 1969 graduate of Ohio State ...

LARRY GUIO

Larry Joseph Guio, of Weirton, WV, passed away on July 11, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, to the late William Guio and Mary Julia (Balich) Guio Ferguson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Frank E. Ferguson, and his nephew and godson, Aaron J. Guio. Larry was a 1970 graduate of Weir High School and graduated cum laude in 1974 from the Marshall School of Business with a degree in marketing. He was a lifetime member of the Alumni Association and a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, the professional business fraternity. He was also ...