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GREGORY SMITSKY

Gregory Joseph Smitsky, 67, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Brightwood Center in Follansbee. Born on August 23, 1956, Gregory was the beloved son of Joseph and Mary Holeva Smitsky and was one of two children in the family. Gregory was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his sister Karen Smitsky, nephew, Michael Joseph Smitsky, and great-nephew Knox Joseph Smitsky. Friends may visit with Gregory’s family on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Weirton from 11:00 am until ...

RICHARD VANTILBURG

Richard Ellsworth Vantilburg age 67 of Massillon, OH passed away Sunday May 12 th at his residence. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 pm Saturday, May 18th followed by a celebration of life service at 4 pm with Pastor Rob Minto officiating. To send condolences to the family, go to www.clarkefuneral home.

JOHN VASICH

John S. “Sonny” Vasich, 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday May 13, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH He was born September 7, 1935, in Mingo Junction, OH, son of the late S. Tasko and Anna Marie (Visyak) Vasich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor L. (Rizzi) Vasich on January 22, 2011; two brothers, George and William Vasich; and two sisters, Karen Chuich and Mary Ann Mason. John was an electronics mechanic; he began his career at the former WSTV9 in Steubenville then went on to work at Weirton Steel Corp ...

ELEANORE PETERSON

Eleanore S. Peterson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, surrounded by her family and the compassionate staff at Grace Cottage. She was born on December 2, 1927, in Weirton, one of four children to Zygmunt and Sophie ...

MARY GLATZ

Mary Jane Glatz, 91, of Wintersville died Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Valley Hospice. She is the mother of Patti Elson-O’Kelley, Debra Lisko and Sharon Lopez. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 3-6 pm at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel. Final arrangements pending. Offer condolences, www.mostifuneral home.com

EMMA KUCHINSKI

Emma Louise (Mull) Kuchinski 84, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Weirton Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17th from 4-7 P.M. at the Mullenbach Funeral Home 669 Main Street Follansbee, WV where funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 A.M with Pastor Tim Colvin officiating. Interment will follow in Brooke Ceme- tery in Wellsburg WV. Condolences may be sent to: www.mullen bachfh.com