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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 ...

GARY DROBNE

Gary Wayne Drobne, 83, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday June 28, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. Gary was born Sept. 11, 1941, in Steubenville, son of the late Edward and Mary (Trionfi) Drobne. Gary formerly worked for the Jefferson Co. Highway Dept. and was the owner/operator of Drobne Hauling for several years. He leaves behind his sister, Linda (Michael) Helt of Smithfield; niece, Christina (Scott) Rusnak of Bloomingdale, OH, and great niece and nephew, Tessa and Coen Rusnak. Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 ...