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JAMES BAUNUM

James A. Branum, 90, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away December 17, 2024. He was born July 1, 1934 in Vermilion, Ohio, a son of the late Edward and Elsie (Peas) Branum. Jim was a Veteran of the US Army serving during the Korea Conflict in the 101st Airborne. He was employed by Local # 809 and was a 50 year member. Jim was Methodist by faith. Jim was a member of Smithfield Lodge #182 and also Past Master, Smithfield Fire Dept, and a member of Pine Valley Sportsman Club where he also served as Vice President. He enjoyed spending his time fishing and hunting. He was known as “Catfish ...

SAMUEL JULIO

Samuel Julio, 71, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2024, with his devoted family by his side. Sam was born on October 2, 1953, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Paul Samuel and Amelia Immaculate (Saggio) Julio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded ...

RYKER KIRKPATRICK

Ryker Shane Kirkpatrick was born on December 13, 2024, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to Cody Kirkpatrick and Kylie Parsons. Ryker passed away on December 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Shane Parsons. In addition to his parents, Ryker is survived by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Amy Kirkpatrick; maternal grandmother, Brandi Parsons; and his uncles, Cory Kirkpatrick, Colston Kirkpatrick, and Kaiden Parsons. Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd, Wintersville, Ohio, on Saturday, ...

THOMAS POULTON

Thomas Francis Poulton, of Weirton, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, OH. Born on July 15, 1987, Thomas was the elder son of James and Frances McQuade Poulton. Friends are invited to visit Thomas’s family on Thursday, December 19, from 5-7 pm, at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Thomas will be cremated at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Greco- Hertnick Funeral to assist Thomas’ family. Rest in peace, Thomas, as the sun sets over the waters ...

PETER VASILAROS

Peter Marc Vasilaros, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on December 11, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Florida, after a brief illness. Born on July 12, 1957, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Katherine (Diniaco) Vasilaros, Peter lived a life full of love, family, and a passion for sports and community. Peter was a proud graduate of Duquesne University. After completing his education, he returned to Steubenville to manage the family business, Divco. In 1998, after his father’s retirement, Peter relocated to Ormond Beach, Florida, to be near his late ...

EMERY MASON

Emery S. “Bud” Mason was called home by the Lord on Sunday December 15, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born June 27, 1937 in Beckley, WV a son of the late Alma (Delaughter) Mason and Emery McClung. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Joseph Mason; two ...