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PAUL ZINK

Paul W. Zink, 90, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away at his residence on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born in Wheeling, WV on April 24, 1934 a son of the late Christian & Viola LaRue Zink. Paul was retired from Satralloy and the Cardinal Plant. He also operated his own carpet cleaning business, served as an auxiliary patrolman for Wintersville Police Dept. and was a loyal employee of Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home for over 50 years. He served in the Army. Paul was a member of Two Ridges Presbyterian Church; Prime Time Seniors, Toronto Friday Night Seniors, Four Seasons of Weirton and ...

MARGUERITE CERCONE

Marguerite J. Cercone, 95, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Grace Cottage in Weirton, WV. Born on January 25, 1929, in Follansbee, WV, Marguerite was the daughter of the late John and Theresa (Bonaventura) Cercone. In addition to her parents, she ...

DARLENE WASZIEWICZ

Darene D. Waszkiewicz, 78, of Steubenville died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Trinity West. She was born August 27, 1946 in Wheeling, WV. She is the daughter of the late Thomas Straka and Norma Lowe Peck. She is also preceded in death by her brother Keith Straka. Darene was retired from the ...

RITA MARKER

Rita Lorraine Marker, 83, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2024. She was born on December 10, 1940 in Spokane, WA to the late Eric and Mary (Cuculic) Osterberg. Rita had no siblings. At age 19, Rita married her beloved husband of 61 years, Mike Marker. Rita ...

JAMES GORNEY

James A. “Jim” Gorney, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away November 1, 2024 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV Jim retired from Indian Creek School District where he was a teacher for 42 years. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Valuska) Gorney. In following with Jim’s wishes there will be no services. Private burial at Oakland Cemetery in Mingo Junction, OH. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

KAREN KEENAN

Karen Lynn Keenan, 72, of Colliers, WV, peacefully passed away in the early hours of Sunday, November 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her son Theo’s residence. Born on September 7, 1951, in Alliance, Ohio, she was a cherished daughter of Leroy and Clara Binius McGrath. Karen was a proud 1970 graduate of West Branch High School in Beloit, OH., and on July 25, 1971, she married her soulmate, Larry Keenan, beginning a lifelong journey of love, faith, and devotion. Friends may visit Karen’s family on Wednesday, November 6, from 3-7pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 ...