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JAMES BROWN

James Michael Brown, “Jim,” age 93, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at Moultrie Creek Health and Rehab Center in St. Augustine, Florida. A devoted husband, father, stepfather, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Jim’s warmth and passion for family and ...

CHRISTINE BARKER

Mrs. Christine M. DeLuca Barker, of Weirton, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. She was 94 years old. Born in Weirton on November 24, 1930, Christine was the beloved daughter of Costantine and Marie Boniti De Collo. She was a woman of boundless energy, unwavering kindness, and deep devotion to her faith, family, and community. Friends can visit Christine’s family on Sunday, February 9, at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV., 26062, from 2 pm to 6 pm. Mass of Christian Burial ...

MARTHA VEIN

Martha L. Vein, 93, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was born in Steubenville on October 28, 1931 a daughter of the late Dobre “Peter” and Melja “Mabel” Tepovac Vein. She was a member of Holy Resurrection Serbian Church and retired bookkeeper from Howard Bowers Contracting. Preceding Martha in death were her brothers Sam, George, Milan, Eli, Peter Vein and sisters Anne Wukelic, Josephine Hare, Dorothy Jewett. Martha was not only a loving sister to her siblings but also the “fun” aunt to several generations of nieces and nephews and ...

NEDRA LOWE

Nedra J. Lowe, 78, died peacefully in Bend, Oregon on January 23, 2025. She was born on Nov. 24, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio and grew up in Wellsburg, WV. She was the daughter of Frank and Margaret Molnar Kotch, both deceased. She is survived by her husband John and son John Robert Lowe and his wife Amy. Her three grandsons Zach, Sam, and Ben. Her sister Mary Kay Haas, brother-in-law Bob Haas. Nephew Frank Haas, nieces Lori Johnson and Marla Hanlon. Great nephews Lance and Eric Johnson, and Bryan Hanlon. Great nieces Heather Johnson, Raeann Hanlon, Megan Perrin, and Hannah ...

EVELYN SVOKAS

Evelyn Svokas, 95, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on February 5, 2025. Born on March 19, 1929, Evelyn was a lifelong resident of Weirton, with the exception of a brief period of her life when she moved to Butler, PA. A graduate of Weir High School, she was a talented ...

KIMBERLY KOPRAS

Kimberly Kopras, 63, of Wintersville died Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Liza’s Place. She was born July 7, 1961 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late John and Olive Summers Kopras. She is also preceded in death by her brother David Peters. Kimberly worked as a waitress for many years. She loved reading and gardening. Kimberly was a graduate of Wintersville High School. Surviving are two sisters Robin Ingram and Deborah Gill both of Steubenville. Memorial donations may be made to the Jefferson County Humane Society, 200 Airpark Dr., Wintersville, OH 43953. Offer ...