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JAMES DRAGONIR

James Louis Dragonir passed away peacefully at Hope Cottage on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Tiltonsville, OH., on December 7, 1939, a son to Nick and Carolyn Bauman Dragonir. Left to cherish his memory are Anita Dragonir, his sons Rodney (Dana) Dragonir of New Cumberland and Nick (Brian Roofner) of Oakmont, Pa., and grandchildren, Ryan and Hanna Dragonir. James’ request for cremation will be honored. He will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. No services are planned at this ...

ROBERT ALDRIDGE

Robert “Bob” George Aldridge, born September 11, 1939, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Steubenville, Ohio. Bob was the beloved son of the late Edward and Florence (Melching) Aldridge. He was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Elizabeth Anne Aldridge, and his ...

ROGER CHAMP JR.

Roger W Champ Jr. 69, of New Cumberland, passed away Sunday December 22, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1955 in Weirton, the son of Betty (Kirkbride) Champ, of New Manchester and the late Roger Champ Sr. Roger was a graduate of Oak Glen, and was the owner/operator of Riverside Auto ...

CHARLES RHOADES

Charles H. “Chuck” Rhoades, of Toronto, OH passed away on Dec. 24, 2024, at Carriage Inn of Steubenville, at the age of 83. Chuck was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Weirton, WV, son of the late Homer and Ruth (Freeman) Rhoades. He retired from the Weirton Steel Corp., where he worked 42.5 years ...

SUSAN BECKER

Susan Roberta Beckner, 76 of Follansbee, WV formerly of Delray Beach, FL died peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Follansbee, WV. Born on February 27, 1948 in East Liverpool, OH a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Turley) Ewing. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Beckner. Susan graduated in 1965 from Oak Glen High School and went on to nursing school at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Later she became a Nurse Anesthetist. Susan worked for many years in private practice. She was Christian by faith. Susan enjoyed ...

STEPHEN “SAM” PEPE, JR.

Stephen “Sam” Samuel Pepe Jr., 70 of Follansbee, WV passed away December 22, 2024, at home. He was born November 6, 1954, in Steubenville, OH to Stephen Samuel and Edna Fowler Pepe Sr. Sam retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. as a Roller Operator and was the owner of Pepe Auto Rental, and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years Darla Ashbrook Pepe who passed in 2016. He is survived by his mother, his son Stephen “Stevie” Pepe III (Jamie) of Follansbee, WV, his daughter Deanna Matechak (Dan) ...