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PATRICK “PJ” JAMES KENEFICK

Patrick James “PJ” Kenefick, 45 of St. Clairsville, formerly of Steubenville passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born November 10, 1979, the son of Patricia Kenefick and the late James Kenefick. Patrick was Catholic by faith and a chef at the Ville Restaurant in Steubenville. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and cousin who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Patricia (Dear) Kenefick, daughter Katelinn Bailey, grandson, Shaun Townsend, brother, ...

PAUL GRIM

Paul D. Grim, 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, died June 8, 2025. Friends received on Monday July 7th at the First Westminster Presbyterian Church from 3:00 p.m. until the time of his memorial service at 5:00 p.m. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

ROSE MAGNONE

Rose Magnone, 93, of Steubenville passed away June 25, 2025 at Trinity West. Rose is survived by her husband Natale; children William (Robin) Magnone & Lisa (late Rob) D’Amico; grandchildren Antonio (Leana), Gina & Natalie; and sister Emma Deptula. She was preceded in death by parents Antonio & Emilia Conforti; and sister Mary Suriano. Friends may call at Holy Family Church on Saturday, July 5th, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. funeral mass. Entombment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Offer Condolences at shorac.com

RAYMOND WELLS

RAYMOND WELLS Raymond Eugene Wells, passed on June 29, 2025, at his home. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Jeanne DiGiulio, of Steubenville, and his son, Billy (Jenny) Cline, of Mingo Junction. His two step-grandchil- dren, Payton Adams and Kaina Cline, preceded in death by his adoring wife, Joyce (Evans) Wells; and his brothers, Jack and Bob Wells. Visitation on July 5, 2025, at Schuetz Funeral Home in Mingo Junction, OH. from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. To leave a condolence visit www. schuetzfuneralhome. com

ROBERT BRANCAZIO

While his wife held his hand, Robert Brancazio of Weirton, WV passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born on December 1, 1964, in Steubenville, OH. He was 60 years old. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Yocum Brancazio, his father, Joseph Brancazio, his brother, Joseph Brancazio, his sister, Cynthia Brancazio, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Irene Wilson. He leaves behind his wife, Christine Wilson Brancazio, his brothers, Richard (Gayle) of Mingo Junction, OH, Michael (Carrie) Brancazio of Mingo Junction, OH, sister-in-law, Diana Wilson of ...

AMANDA LAWTHER

Amanda Praught Lawther, 35, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2025, at Magee-Womens Hospital, of Pittsburgh. Born on January 11, 1990, Amanda, affectionately known as “Sissy” and “Chuchi,” had an infectious, loving personality that captivated everyone she ...