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WANDA PERRONE

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wanda Lou Perrone, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Wanda was born on July 9, 1938, in Richwood, West Virginia, to Oran and Fairest Gainer Barker. Friends are invited to join Wanda’s family on Wednesday, May 13, from 4-7 pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, May 14, at 10 am at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, ...

MICHAEL THURSTON

Michael “Mike” Thurston, 84, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on May 9, 2026. There will be a graveside service held for Mike at the East Springfield Cemetery on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11 A.M. with Pastor Larry Deikmann officiating. www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com

RONALD BENNETT

Ronald M. Bennett, 72, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away at Passavant Hospital. He is the husband of Pattie Bennett. Private services. Offer Condolences at shorac.com

CLINT ‘BUCK’ BUCHANAN

Clint A. "Buck" Buchanan, Sr., 73, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Buck was born July 23, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Carl Buchanan and Jean (Blasko) Buchanan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice ...

JAMES DAVIS

James Earl Davis, 85, of Wintersville, Ohio. Born February 29, 1940, in Steubenville, OH. His Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Wintersville Methodist Church with Pastor Clint Officiating at the Center of Hope, Wintersville, Ohio, along with the ...

PATRICIA POLEN

Patricia “Patti” Polen, 71, of Steubenville died Monday, May 4, 2026 at UPMC Shadyside. She was born November 26, 1954 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Turner and Mary Warrell Loy. Patti is also preceded in death by brother, Thomas Loy and her sister Deborah Wood. Patti ...