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DOMINIC TEDESCHI

Dominic Tedeschi Jr., of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, passed away at home on August 21, 2026. Born November 23, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Dominic and Rose (Dibaco) Tedeschi Sr. Preceded in death by his daughter Kimberly Tedeschi and his devoted partner of 28 years Jean Ciardi. He is survived by his son Antonio (Lynn) Tedeschi of Bayville, NJ, step-daughter Roni (Mastroianni) Artale of Cleveland, Ohio, grandchildren Gabriella, Antonio, and Michael; brothers Frank, Joseph and Richard Tedeschi, and sister Regina (Brian) Lewis; nephews Nicholas (Dottie) Tedeschi and Dominic ...

RICHARD ANGELICA

Richard Angelica, 84, of St Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH passed away July 19, 2026. A private burial with family and friends will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Mingo Junction, Ohio. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneralhomes.com.

LEONARD BOWERS III

Leonard Theodore Bowers III, 62, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born on September 13, 1963 in Wheeling, WV to the late Leonard Bowers Jr. and Margaret (Hadley) Brooks. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother Charles Brooks, maternal grandparents Shannon and Virginia Hadley, paternal grandparents Leonard and Anna Bowers, Uncles Ralph and William Hadley. Leonard graduated from Brooke High School in 1982. He was an avid sports fan rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh ...

WARREN HAWKINS

Warren Eugene Hawkins, age 94, of Toronto, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home Wednesday August 26, 2026. Family and friends will gather for visitation from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday August 30 at the Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday August 31 at the First Presbyterian Church 116 North Third Street, Toronto. A celebration service of Warren’s life will be held at 11 am Monday at the First Presbyterian Church. www.clarkefuneralhome.com.

REBECCA ‘BECKY’ SARDELLI

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Rebecca “Becky” Ann Sardelli Ayers, 67 of Bethany, Brooke County. She died peacefully on August 6, 2026, surrounded by her family shortly after a Stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Becky is preceded in death by her parents Mario and Victoria Sardelli, and her sisters Donna Norman (Kenneth), Janet, and Sandra. She is survived by her husband Glenn Ayers, daughters Nicolette Haspel (Dusty) and Abigail Ayers, stepdaughter Amber Dowdle (Dan), grandson Shane Lucey, and brother-in-law Kenneth Norman. Born April 9, 1959, in Weirton and ...

FRANK RABER

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, we remember and honor the life of Frank Edward Raber, who passed away peacefully of natural causes due to old age on August 25, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North, at the age of 96. He cherished the memory of his beloved parents, Everett Otto Raber and Lillian Iretta Raber, and held close the spirits of his sisters, Edith Larane Gilmore, Pauline Costley, and Opal Raber, who preceded him in death. Frank’s kindness and companionship enriched many lives. He leaves behind his steadfast friends, Richard “Craig” Thoburn of ...