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RUTH SCOTT

Ruth A. Scott, 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH. Ruth was born January 3, 1952, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Lawson C. and Genevieve E. (Ghenne) Hasting. She was also preceded in death by her companion, James “Jim” Fullerton in 2018, her brother, Jim Hasting and her grandson, Kade Hunter, both in 2022. Years ago, Ruth worked as an Aide with Heritage Home Health in Toronto. She was most content being a homebody taking care of her family and house. Ruth loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and the ...

BRISTOL CROKIE

Bristol D. Crokie, 15, of Wintersville passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at her home. She was born July 27, 2010 in Weirton. She is the daughter of Chad Crokie and Jaime Harris. Bristol was a student at Buckeye Local High School that was part of the wrestling and football teams. Bristol ...

RUTH PICKENS

Ruth Marie (Shawver) Pickens, 81 of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Brightwood Center, Follansbee, WV. Ruth was born on January 15, 1945 in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of the late Donald Shawver and Edith (Dennis) Shawver. Ruth was a member of the Hooverson Heights Church of Christ. She retired after many years of service to the Brooke County Schools where she worked in Special Education. Many will remember Ruth for her love of traveling and crafting but most of all, her dedication and love of her family. In addition to her parents, Ruth ...

DAVID RAGER

David James Rager, 73 of Weirton, WV, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 16, 2026 at WVU Medicine – Weirton Medical Center. David was born on December 9, 1952 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of the late James Rager and Dorothy (Taylor) Rager. David retired after more than 50 years ...

JOHN BRAY, JR.

John D. Bray Jr., 80, of Wintersville died Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center. Surviving is his wife Shirley Jean Bray. Memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, March 24, from 1 pm until time of services at 2 pm at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4435 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. Offer condolences, www.mostifuneral home.com

MARTIN CHARLES WEIHER

“His friends, there are many. His foes - are there any?” Martin Charles Weiher, 81, of Steubenville, passed away March 16, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following complications from a car accident. He was born on October 3, 1944, in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of the late Martin Charles Weiher and Emma Virtue Williams. In 1962, Chuck graduated from Steubenville High School, where he was a standout three-sport athlete. A tremendous handball player who won many local tournaments, sports remained a central part of his life for years after high school. Following graduation, ...