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JAMES BRENNAN

James Richard Brennan, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on December 4, 2023. He was born on April 9, 1945, in Crestline, Ohio, to the late Frances and Mary (Baker) McDermott. In addition to his birth parents, James is also preceded in death by his adoptive parents who raised him, Richard James Brennan and Violet (Yeater) Brennan. James was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Saundra (Harmon) Brennan; his son, Harry Brennan; his daughters, Tracey (Chuck) Brennan and Melissa Brennan; his grandchildren, Courtney, Dallas, Dylan, and Tommy; his 6 great grandchildren; ...

RICHARD FRESHOUR

Richard C. Freshour, 52, of North Beach, MD, formerly of Weirton, WV, passed away unexpectedly Sunday November 26, 2023. He was born February 22, 1971 in Steubenville, OH, son of Richard B. and Carolyn McKinney Freshour of New Cumberland, WV. Richard was a graduate of Weir High School Class of 1989. Richard was a US Air Force Staff Sergeant who was previously stationed at Enid, OK. He currently was working for Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Maryland. Richard was a member of the United Methodist Church of Owings, MD. He was a man of faith and read his bible regularly. He ...

MARK KANSALA

Mark A. Kansala, 87, of Bloomingdale, Ohio peacefully passed away December 4, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. Mark was born March 15, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Michael & Anna Tapocik Kansala. Mark graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School Class of 1953 before proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force. He went on to work as a Motor Inspector at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Anna Lucille Leach Kansala, three daughters Karen (Walter) Gibson, Michele Shannon & Lori ...

MARJORIE McGOWAN

Marjorie Grace (Bayless) McGowan, 85 of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully at 4:35 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Carriage Inn, Steubenville, OH. Marjorie was born on June 4, 1938 in Steubenville, OH. She was the daughter of the late Herbert T. Bayless and Virginia Pearl ...

NORMA SMITH

Norma Jean (Wilson) Smith, age 92, passed away peacefully with family at her side on December 2, 2023. She was born April 6, 1931 in Amsterdam, Ohio to Scott and Lillian Wilson. The second of four children, Norma lived a long life in and for the community of Amsterdam. Norma married George ...

TONY SANTONE

Paris Anthony “Tony” Santone, 47, of Wickliffe, OH, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2023, after a two-year battle with metastatic colon cancer. Originally from Toronto, OH, Paris was born on November 19, 1976, and was a 1996 graduate of Toronto High School. He was a proud employee of the City of Lyndhurst Service Department for twenty years before retiring on September 5, 2023. Paris loved the finer things in life, and enjoyed good food, beautiful, clean cars and the company of dear family and friends. Paris is preceded in death by his mother, Carol Mihalik ...