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MILDRED ROWLAND

Mildred “Blondie” Jane Rowland, 78, of Salem, Ohio, passed away on August 15, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1948, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Walter and Dolores (Farmsworth) Beebe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Rowland; and her brother, Dennis Beebe. Mildred is survived by her sister, Margie Walker; and her brother-in-law, Michael Chichick. Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd, Wintersville, Ohio, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Burial will ...

JACK POOL

Jack Pool, 90, of Wintersville, Ohio died Sunday at Sienna Skilled. He is the widower of Dolores and father of Jack (Diane) Pool & Barbara Zimnox. Visitation at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Entombment at Fort Steuben. Offer Condolences at shorac.com

HENRY A. ‘PETE’ BARREN III

1941-2026 Henry A. "Pete" Barren, 85, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A steadfast patriarch, he anchored his family with quiet strength and a deep-rooted work ethic. Pete was Born Aug. 5, 1941, in Shaker Heights, OH, to the late Henry A. Barren ...

MARY ELLEN GRAFTON

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15 Mary Ellen Grafton, 87, of Steubenville, Ohio was ushered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2026 to forever be with her precious Jesus whom she loved so dearly. Mary Ellen was born on August 4, ...

BRUCE BLAKE

Bruce A. Blake, 70, of Steubenville died Saturday, August 15, 2026 at his home. He was born August 20, 1955 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late William Sr. and Maria Teramana Blake. He is also preceded in death by his sister Linda Blake Chapman. Bruce worked as a service manager at the former Twin State Motors. He also worked as a parts salesman at a truck dealership for many years. Bruce was a member of American Legion Post 33, he loved shooting, NASCAR, the Steelers, the Pirates, and running go-karts. He was a graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School, Class of ...

KENNY WAGGONER

Kenneth C. Waggoner, Sr., known by many as "Kenny", "Coach", "Waggs", "Klunk", passed away Friday, August 14, 2026. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, August 18 from 2 pm to 6 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto where services will follow at 6 pm with Darrin Scott. www.jefosterfh.com