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JEANETTE LOAR

Jeanette R. Loar of Chester passed at the East Liverpool City Hospital on Monday, October 1, 2024. She was born April 11, 1938, in Lacroft, Ohio to Harold and Anna Jordan Blankenship. Jeanette worked for many years at the Waterford Inn, later known as Mountaineer Lodge, as front desk supervisor and night auditor. She is survived by her devoted husband, Russell Loar of Chester. They were married on August 26, 1956, shortly after graduating from New Cumberland High School. Her seven siblings, James, Robert, Roy, and Thomas Blankenship, and Leona Gryskevich, Hazel Manypenny, and ...

JOELL KARDOS

Joell Elizabeth (Cihon) Kardos, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away at the age of 52 on October 2, 2024, in Steubenville, Ohio, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on June 24, 1972, Joell’s vibrant spirit and boundless energy ...

SHARON MILLER

Sharon Kay Miller, 63, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on September 27, 2024. Born on November 19, 1960, Sharon was a devoted Registered Nurse whose compassion touched countless lives. She is survived by her beloved sisters, lla Shane and Wilma Miller; her loving children, Matthew Loepke, ...

HUGH AMICK

Hugh R. “Rich” Amick, 89, of Wintersville went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Rich was born on March 26, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio the son of the late Charles E. & Edith L. Meyer Amick. He graduated from Steubenville High School. Rich was a ...

LAWRENCE ANDREWS Jr.

Lawrence “Tom” Andrews Jr., 77, a lifetime resident of Chester, passed following a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, September 30, 2024, at his residence. He is in the care of the Arner Funeral Chapel.

THERESA DODSON

Theresa Mae Dodson, 91, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, at Weirton Medical Center. Born on April 16, 1933, to Owen and Edith Ryan Gallagher, Theresa grew up in a loving family, graduating proudly from Steubenville Catholic Central in 1951. Friends can visit Theresa’s family on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 1 pm until her 2 pm Memorial Service at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Fr. Binu Sebastian will preside. Theresa will be inurned at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Weirton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in ...