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H. LEE KINNEY

H. Lee Kinney 85, of Wintersville, Oh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 15, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born August 11, 1940 in Florence, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Harold W. and Mildred C. (McNinch) Kinney. Lee graduated from Jefferson ...

CAROLYN BYERS

Carolyn Ann Byers, 68, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Youngstown, OH, Carolyn devoted her life to caring for others. She served as a paraprofessional at Stanton Elementary School, where she was known for her kindness, dedication, and unwavering support of children, students, and staff alike. Carolyn went beyond the classroom, actively leading Stanton Elementary in the meaningful effort of collecting “Hope Kits” for cancer patients, an effort dear to her heart that reflected her compassion and generosity. Carolyn was the ...

WILLIAM MAYS

William Franklin Mays, 82, of Hopedale, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1943, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Paul B. and Charlotte (Schwartz) Mays. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diann L. Mays. William is survived by his sons, Bryan (Linda) Mays and Vincent (Brian) Mays; his sister, Bonnie Parsons; his grandchildren, Haley Mays, Breyanne (Zack) Janus, and Trent (Kiaira) Mays; and his great grandchildren, Davian, Paris, Dawson, and Tate. In honor of William’s wishes, there will be no ...

HAROLD LEE KINNEY

Harold Lee Kinney, 85, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born August 11, 1940. Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove funeral home 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Additional visitation on Tuesday from 11 AM until time of funeral services at 12 Noon. Burial will follow at Richmond Presbyterian cemetery. Full obituary in Monday’s paper. www.everhart-bove funeralhomes.com

RITA CIANCETTA

Rita Anne Ciancetta, a beloved wife, cherished mother, sister, and grandmother, and dear friend, passed away on January 8, 2026 at the age of 69, after a life defined by love and kindness. Born on August 23, 1956, in Steubenville, Ohio, Rita was the daughter of the late Helen and Anthony ...

SANDRA CASTO

Sandra J. Casto of New Cumberland passed peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by love and support. Born on April 27, 1953, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of James G. and Alice J. Pihiou Angelo. Sandra was a proud graduate of ...