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MARTIN CONNOR

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martin “Marty” “Coach” Connor, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and cherished member of our community, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on November 12, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio. Marty was the beloved son of the late Martin and Mary (Getsey) Connor. Marty is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Dolores (Abbate) Connor. Together, they raised three sons: Andrew (Tiffany) Connor, Jamie (Lori) Connor, and David (Carrie) Connor. He was ...

DOUGLAS METZ

Douglas Walter Metz, a resident of Tupelo, Mississippi, passed away in Daphne, Alabama, Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the age of 66. Douglas was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on July 24, 1958, a son of the late Jack Metz and Sonja (Kanick) Metz of Wellsburg, WV. in addition to his father, Doug is also preceded in death by his wife, Annette Metz; daughter, Tiffany Metz; two brothers, James Metz and Jack Metz; and a sister, Susie Metz. Doug served in the US Air Force. He worked as an Air Traffic Controller for 22 years. He was a lifelong Pittsburg Steelers fan and in his spare time ...

S. JUNE GRANATIR

S. June Granatir of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. She was 100 years old. June was a clerk at Weirton Steel Steubenville plant in the later years of World War II where she met and later married George Granatir in January of 1948. ...

TERRY MARKLE

Terry A. Markle, 78, of Weirton, WV, passed Monday, November 18, 2024 at Brightwood Center, Follansbee. He was born September 11, 1946 in Weston, WV, son of the late Arthur and Ruth Stalnaker Markle. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Markle (January 2024); ...

Dr. ALAN ZERLA

Dr. Alan F. Zerla, 84, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on November 18, 2024 at Trinity West Medical Center. Alan was born on December 13, 1939 in Wheeling, West Virginia a son of the late James & Stella Sokoll Zerla. Alan was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Anne Barata Zerla. He ...

BARBRA POE

Barbra Ann (Chupa) Poe, 52, of Boblingen, Germany, formerly of Toronto, OH, went to be with Jesus on October 17, 2024. Barbra was born on March 31, 1972, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of Lois Ann Baker and the late George C. “Sonny” Chupa. She was a 1990 graduate of Toronto High ...