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HARRY GOODWIN

Harry R. Goodwin, 88, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 2, 2026. He was born on May 3, 1937, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, to the late Kledious and Emma (Rider) Goodwin. In addition to his parents, Harry is preceded in death by his son, Richard Goodwin; his sisters, Norma Shank and Dorothy Montgomery; and his brother, Kledious Goodwin Jr. For 69 years, Harry proudly served in the Pipefitter’s Local 495 where he was honored to serve on the Executive Board. He was also a talented handyman who took genuine pride in his ability to fix, build, ...

JAMES PURVIANCE

James A. Purviance, 77, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center West. He was born on July 11, 1948 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Glenn & Alice Stahl Purviance. James was an Insurance salesman for Western & Southern Life Insurance Company. James is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Michele Purviance and children Matthew (Kara) Purviance & Amber (Travis) Weaver. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm with additional visitation on Friday from 10:30 ...

FRANCIS BERGSMA

Francis Xavier Bergsma, age 17, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away after a nearly two-year battle with brain cancer on February 28, 2026. He was born on December 29, 2008, to Dr. and Mrs. John and Dawn Bergsma. Francis will be remembered for his loyalty and spirit of service to his ...

DAVID COLSON

David Wesley Colson, age 78 of Richmond, OH passed way Friday February 27, 2026 at the Trinity Medical Center West Steubenville. David’s arrangements are private and are in the care of the Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto. www.clarkefuneral home.com

PETER GRACEFFA

Peter J. Graceffa age 97 of Toronto, Ohio passed away Wednesday January 28, 2026. A Memorial Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at the Saint Francis Roman Catholic Church, 412 Findley Street Toronto, Ohio at 11 A.M on Thursday March 5, 2026. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Steubenville, Ohio following Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church for the church’s music program, 412 Findley Street Toronto, Ohio 43964.

STEPHANIE BOCK

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephanie Ann Bock, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this life on February 24, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on August 11, 1956, in Pittsburgh, PA, Stephanie was a daughter of the late William Michael and Mary Mormur Dobransky. She was also preceded by a brother, Bill Dobransky. Stephanie filled her years with warmth, love, and an unwavering spirit that touched all who knew her. Stephanie was a devoted Christian whose faith guided her through life’s challenges and triumphs. For 20 years, she served as ...