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JAMES McCLUNG

James I. McClung, 91, of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on August 12, 1934, in Anstead, WV, son of the late Bert and Nellie (Davis) McClung. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Velva M. McClung, on February 27, 2023. Jim retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel’s Mingo plant, where he worked in the Pump Repair Dept. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving is his son, James I. McClung, Jr. and wife Kathy of Piney Fork; his daughter, Patty and husband Gary Hass of Johnstown, OH; four ...

DOUGLAS SMITH

Douglas A. Smith, 65, of Brilliant, OH, died Tuesday January 13, 2026 at Trinity West. There will be no services. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

REVEREND JEFFREY PROYA

Reverend Jeffrey M. Proya, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1954, in Beaver Falls, PA. Jeff devoted more than 35 years of his life to serving others as a Methodist minister. His faith, compassion, and steady presence touched countless lives and communities throughout his ministry. Jeff found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved fishing, playing softball in the church league for Bell Chapel, and also enjoyed golfing with his brother, Andy Joe, at East Palestine Country Club. He especially cherished time with his ...

CARL YAROSZ

Carl H. Yarosz, better known as ‘Hedda’, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. Carl was born February 17, 1956, in Steubenville, son of the late Carl H. and Dorothy M. (Romanda) Yarosz. He was also preceded ...

BARBARA SEARS

Barbara Joan Lake Sears, 75, of Steubenville, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born September 17, 1950 to the late Lester Lloyd Lake and Sarah Ann Ruth Wade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ...

MARIAN HOUSER

Marian E. Houser, 90, of Steubenville, Ohio was reunited with her husband James F. Houser on January 7, 2026 after passing at her brother’s home surrounded by her loving family. Marian was born on November 14, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carlisle & Mary Elizabeth ...