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JAMES SNIDER

James Snider, 74, of New Cumberland, passed away April 3, 2025. He was born October 4, 1951, in Steubenville, the son of the late Hugh and Garnet (Lemasters) Snider. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon (Martin) Snider. James retired from Weirton Steel and also retired from Hancock County Schools where he worked as a bus driver. He belonged to the Weirton Steel 25 year club and the New Cumberland Church of Christ. He is survived by two sons, Evan and Nathan Snider both of New Cumberland and a sister Linda Stansberry of Ohio and a special aunt, Betty ...

MATTEO DiLULLO

Matteo DiLullo passed away peacefully at home in Oldsmar, Florida, on March 17th, 2025. He was 91 years young. Born in Vairano Patenora in the Province of Caserta, Italy, Matteo came to the U.S. at age 14 with some of his siblings to join their father, who had been building a life for their ...

LAVERNE SMITH

LaVerne Rochelle Smith, aged 53, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ. Born on October 11, 1971, LaVerne completed her education at Weir High School. She leaves behind her son, Joshua; grandson, Juan Marley; her twin sister, LeVonne; and brothers William, Brandon, and Bruce. LaVerne was preceded in death by our mother, Joyce L. Smith. Services were held at Peace Chapel Funeral Home, 3209 E Pinchot Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018. LaVerne will be remembered fondly by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

VANESSA DRZAYICH

Vanessa L. Drzayich of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born on February 24, 1954 in Steubenville, Vanessa was the daughter of the late Edmund F. and Alice P. Kaczmarek Szypulski. She was a 1972 graduate of ...

ANTHONY PORCO

Anthony Porco, 74, of Steubenville, OH, died on Saturday, March 29, after a long illness. He was born February 15, 1951, a son of the late Antonio Porco and Elizabeth Ragusa. Anthony (Tony) graduated with a B.S. degree in speech pathology from Ohio State University and with a master’s ...

DANIEL SWEENEY

Daniel K. Sweeney, 77, of Steubenville passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at Sienna Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Wintersville. Born on August 3, 1947, Dan was the son of the late Daniel and Catherine (Kitty) Kenny Sweeney. In addition to his parents Dan was preceded in death ...