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PATRICIA SMITH

Patricia Jean Smith, 74, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away on July 28, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Bertha (Cifrancis) Smith. She was a 1969 graduate of Mingo High School. Patti worked at Weirton Steel for many years. She loved her dogs and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. She is survived by her brothers, Larry (Martha) Smith, Bob Smith, and Donald Smith; and her many nieces and nephews including Madison Smith. Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd, Wintersville, Ohio, on Friday, ...

DONNA JEAN DONOHUE

Donna Jean Donohue, 91, of Marysville, OH, formerly of Steubenville, OH, died Thursday, September, 10, 2026, in Marysville. She was born on December 18, 1934, in Steubenville, to the late Andrew and Hilda Donnelly. Donna was a 1952 graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School and a Catholic by faith. After graduation she held clerical positions at Jefferson County Technical Institute, Catholic Central High School and the Jefferson County Court House. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her husband Patrick Donohue. She is survived by her children ...

DANIEL CRONIN

Daniel W. “Danny” Cronin, 57, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1969, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Jonathan B. and Mabel (Hashman) Cronin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David K. Cronin; and a sister, Jean Whitehead. Until his illness in 2007, Danny worked at Proactive, developing helicopter flight simulator software. He also enjoyed working with computers. Surviving are a brother, Randy Cronin of Mingo Junction, OH, two sisters, Donna Cronin of Mingo ...

ROBERT ‘BOB’ FORESTER

Robert “Bob” Forester, 84 of Colliers, WV, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at WVU Medicine Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, WV. Bob was born on August 23, 1942 in Pennsboro, WV. He was the son of the late Clyde Forester and Verga (Jones) Forester. Bob retired after many ...

SUE KRUKOWSKI

Sue Krukowski, beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully in Charlotte, NC, on September 14, 2026. Sue was born May 12, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Virginia and Chuck (C.J.) Vincent. She grew up in the Ohio Valley and graduated from Weir High School before earning degrees from West Liberty College and the University of Detroit. Sue devoted 43 years to Hancock County Schools, beginning as a teacher and ultimately retiring as Director of Student Services. During this time she spent 36 years as principal of Marland Heights ...

KENNETH HUGGINS

Kenneth Anthony Huggins, of Rustburg, VA, formerly of Wellsburg WV, passed away on September 15, 2026 at the age of 89. He was born on November 5, 1936 to parents Arnold Porter Huggins and Genevieve Lemley Huggins in Mannington, WV. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lois ...