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ROBERT FREEMAN

Robert “Bob” Freeman, 89, graduated to Heaven on June 20, 2025, after a full and beautiful life dedicated to his loving wife and family. Born August 8, 1935, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Mary Freeman of Steubenville. Bob graduated from Catholic Central ...

MELVIN “MELL” HAROLD HAND Jr.

January 25, 1950 – September 8, 2024 There will be an open house “Celebration of Life” for Mel on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Liberty Fire House located at 500 Center Street, Martins Ferry, OH, from 3-6 pm. Everyone who knew and loved Mel is welcome to attend.

ROBERT TRAVAGLINO

Robert Gene Travaglino, 84, of Weirton, passed away on the evening of Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born on January 19, 1941, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, Robert was one of two sons of Egidio and Mary Louise Magnone Travaglino. A 1958 graduate of Weir High School, Robert devoted his life to hard work, family, and faith. Friends can visit Robert’s family on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 1:00 pm until the time of his 3:00 pm Liturgy of the Word Service at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. 26062. The Reverend Dennis R. Schuelkens, ...

ARTHUR PREVOST, JR.

Arthur Allen Prevost Jr., 62, of Steubenville, OH passed away on June 18, 2025 at home unexpectedly. Viewing will be on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at Schuetz Funeral Home 235 Clifton Ave Mingo Jct., OH from 4 to 8 pm with services at 6pm with Pastor Henry Lewis. In Lieu of Flowers please

MARGARET SWARTZMILLER

Margaret (Margie) Swartzmiller, 89, of New Cumberland, WV. Passed away Wednesday June 18, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born August 14, 1935 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Popko) Pawelczyk. Also preceded in death by a son Eric C. Swartzmiller, her husband Clair O. Swartzmiller. Sisters Sarah Pawelczyk Rujak, Theresa Petroski, Stella Westlake and brothers Stanley, Herman, Paul, Walter, Casimir and Alexander Pawelczyk. Retired from National Steel Tin Mill Assorter, A member if Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, President of CWC, Pastoral ...

DONALD REGAN

Donald Edward Regan, 95 of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. Donald was born on August 1, 1929 in Louise, WV. He was the son of the late Martin and Suzanne (Ubrin) Ragan. Donald proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during ...