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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 ...

RALPH “BUTCH” BELL, JR

Ralph “Butch” Bell, Jr., 98, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and love for others. He was born on November 2, 1927, in Elizabeth, West Virginia, to Raymond Michael and Mary Valentine Bell, one of six children. Butch proudly served his country as a ...

KENNETH BARTELS

Kenneth J. Bartels, age 91, of Dayton, Ohio passed away at Kettering Health Dayton on January 09, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1934, in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Elsa and John Bartels. Aside from his parents Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife Opal (Wones) Bartels; Max Wones; Wayne and Sharon Wones; Barbara and Norman Jauss; Marlene and Cliff Loomis. He is survived by Sister-in-Law Beverly Wones and her families; Wayne and his families; Nieces; Bonnie, Diane, Mindy, Nephews; Mark, Ron, Dean, Eric, and numerous Great Nieces and Nephews. Kenneth was a gifted piano player ...