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JAMES WATSON

In Loving Memory of James “Jim/Jimmy” R. Watson January 4, 1942 – June 21, 2026 Jim Watson, of Maineville (formerly of Steubenville) passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at age 84. Jim was a man of many talents and a friend to everyone he met. He was a dedicated husband to his wife of 58 years, Joann, and a fixture at the Weirton Steel Company for many years. Beyond his career, Jim was a gifted artist and a proud member of the Steubenville Art Association. If he wasn’t in his art room, you could usually find him out on the golf course, working on his yard, hitting the ...

COLLEEN FRANCIS

Colleen Jane Francis, 70, of Rayland, OH, passed away on Sunday June 21, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born on December 27, 1955, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Ray and Lillian (Maderia) Boyd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Francis and her brother, Henry Boyd. Colleen is survived by her two sons, Bob (Cindy) and Mark (Autumn); her sister, Christine Busby and her grandchildren, Sean (Hannah)Francis, Emma Morrison, Kaity Morrison and Matthew Francis. Friends will be received to pay ...

HARRY WILSON JR.

Harry Marshall Wilson, Jr., 81, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Ann Wilson, and his sister, Lillian Vermette. A retired employee of Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel and a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam War, Harry is survived by his daughter, Danielle (J.R.) Khory; his sons, Michael (Janine) Wilson and Ryan Wilson; his grandchildren, Ashton Khory, Kayla Khory, Justin Khory, and Laine Wilson. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, ...

ANTHONY CANELLA

Anthony Canella, 42, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on May 28, 2026. Born on September 28, 1983, in Steubenville, Ohio, Anthony graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School in 2002 and proudly earned varsity letters in both football and wrestling. He continued his education at ...

EMMA CROSS

Emma Elizabeth Cross 91 of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Woodland Hills Assisted Living in Weirton, WV. Born December 13, 1934, in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Willie and Mary (Jones) Reed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her ...

HELEN SCALLEY

Helen Scalley, 95, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, in the Laurels of Steubenville, OH. Helen was born December 1, 1930, in Toronto, daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Horkulic) Zdinak. She was the oldest living member of St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church in Toronto ...