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MIKILYNN “MIKI” COOK

Mikilynn “Miki” Cook, 68, of Mingo Junction, passed away peacefully February 8 after a long battle with lymphoma. Miki was born on June 11, 1957 in Steubenville, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter, Jamie McGinnis; son-in-law, Ben McGinnis; grandchildren Liam, Luca, Lochlan, Piper, and ...

GARY HOSTUTTLER SR.

Gary “Hoss” Lynn Hostuttler, Sr. of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and friends at home on February 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Gary was born on November 11, 1944, in Mannington, WV, to Wilburt and Mary Kathryn (Snodgrass) Hostuttler, one of seven ...

CASSANDRA PAHIDES

Cassandra J. “Cassy” Pahides, 69, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Valley Hospice. She was born August 23, 1956 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Armando and Helen Grimm Micucci. She is also preceded in death by her husband Nick Pahides; son Earl Wade Smith; ...

PATRICIA NIXON

Patricia (Bubrik) Peckins- Nixon passed away on February 5, 2026, at Select Specialty Care Hospital in Weirton. Patty was born on October 9, 1953, in Weirton and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Babinchak Bubrik. A graduate of Madonna High School, Class of 1972, she continued her ...

RUTH VALIGA

Ruth Ann Threnhauser Schreiner Valiga passed away on February 9, 2026, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North. Born on December 22, 1929, in Steubenville, Ruth Ann was a daughter of Frank Joseph and Mary Neill Threnhauser. She grew up alongside her beloved siblings Carolyn, John Robert, ...

JAMES BENZO

James Michael Benzo, 88 of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his residence. James was born on April 2, 1937, in Follansbee, WV. He was the son of the late Michael Benzo and Helen (Shak) Benzo. James proudly served his country in the United States Army, a commitment that reflected his lifelong sense of duty and service. After dedicating 33 years to Weirton Steel, he embraced a new chapter as a cost accountant, showing his willingness to learn and grow even after a long career. His faith was an important part of his life, and he was a devoted member ...