Obituaries and Tributes

Simone Machine

Simone Machine

Sep 9, 2026

Simone Machine, 58, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on September 9, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born on July 8th, 1968.  Simone was a kind, loving, and hardworking woman whose warmth and caring spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her.  She was a woman who believed in working hard, caring for others, and finding joy in the...

Mark Edward Collins

Mark Edward Collins

Aug 23, 2026

Mark Edward Collins, 64, of Steubenville, OH passed away on August 23, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center.  He was born on January 26, 1962 to his late parents. He was disabled for most of his life, he also lived in a box under a bridge in Massachusetts for 10 years.  He died with no funds to his name.  A Crowd...

Debra Sue Soles

Debra Sue Soles

Oct 23, 2026

Debra Sue Soles, born Debra Sue (Carroll), passed away on October 23, 2026, at U.P.M.C. Presby. She was born on February 7, 1959, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, and lived a life that was full of spirit, candor, devotion to family, and a sense of humor all her own.

Debra was fun-loving and memorable in every way. She had the energy...

Carolyn June Bever

Carolyn June Bever

Oct 22, 2026

Carolyn June Bever, born Carolyn June Roberts, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 22, 2026, in Weirton, West Virginia. She was 83. Born on December 27, 1942, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, Carolyn lived a life marked by devotion to her family, steadfast work, generous love, and a style all her own.

A graduate of Mingo High School’s Class of...

Amy Marie Jones

Amy Marie Jones

Oct 22, 2026

Amy Marie Jones passed away on October 22, 2026, at Liza's Place. She was born on June 25, 1973, in Ravenna, Ohio.

Amy was a graduate of Ravenna High School, Class of 1991. She later graduated college with an Associate in Medical Assisting. Her work included cleaning and home health, and she cared for people in ways that reflected her giving...

Dennis Ray Grimm

Dennis Ray Grimm

Oct 18, 2026

Dennis Grimm, 79, of Wheeling, WV. passed away on October 18, 2026 at home with his family. He passed away with his oldest son at his side. His grandchildren prepared him for his peaceful transition. He was born on March 4th, 1947. Dennis was a kind, loving, and hardworking man whose warmth and caring spirit touched the lives of everyone...

Elisha Ann Tennant

Elisha Ann Tennant

Oct 15, 2026

Elisha Ann Tennant, 68, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on October 15, 2026 at Liza's surrounded by family. 

She was born on April 22, 1958 to the late Paul and Margart (Fowler) Baker.  Proceeding her in death are her daughter Kelsey Bargineer, one brother Richie and sister-in law Judy Baker.  She is survived by one daughter Shelby Hamilton and Fiancée' (Brandon...

Shirley Ann Forrester

Shirley Ann Forrester

Oct 15, 2026

Shirley Ann Forrester, 85, of Wheeling, WV passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV.

She was born July 1, 1941 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Rose Leja Forrester of Wheeling, WV.

She was a retired employee of the former Wheeling Closure and an Episcopalian by faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Carson Edgar Stevens Sr.

Carson Edgar Stevens Sr.

Oct 13, 2026

Carson Edgar Stevens Sr., affectionately known as “Buster,” passed away on October 13, 2026, at Country Club Manor after a long battle with liver disease. He was born on May 31, 1953, in Bellaire, Ohio.

Mr. Stevens served his country in the United States Army for four years, including service in the 101st Airborne Division. After returning home, he went on...

Candice Kay Gulick

Candice Kay Gulick

Oct 12, 2026

Candice Kay Gulick, lovingly known as “Hoot,” passed away on October 12, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North. She was 52. Born on December 16, 1973, in Steubenville, Ohio, Candice lived with a free spirit and a care-free nature that left a lasting impression on the people who knew and loved her.

Candice attended Millers Port High School in Buckeye...

Donald Howard Lucas

Donald Howard Lucas

Oct 11, 2026

Donald Howard Lucas passed away at home on October 11, 2026, due to natural causes. He was born on February 5, 1945, in Glendale, West Virginia.

Donald will be remembered as a man of faith who devoted many years of his life to ministry. A high school graduate, he served as a Pentecostal pastor and ministered in Peterstown, West Virginia, and...

Mark Steven Garza

Mark Steven Garza

Oct 9, 2026

Mark Steven Garza, 69 of Steubenville, Ohio. July 30, 1957- October 9, 2026 Survived and loved by his mother Doris (Honea) Yost of Sebring, FL, sisters Linda (Clyde) O'Dell of Mingo Junction, and Kathy (George)Ridenour of Sebring Fl, bonus sisters Susan (Duke) Jordan and Kathy Reed of Follansbee, nieces Laurie (Lonnie) Shepard, Julie (John) Haner, Carrie (Tyler) Benzel, Heather (Bo)...

Thomas George McCauley

Thomas George McCauley

Oct 6, 2026

Thomas George McCauley passed away on October 6, 2026, at Reynolds Memorial due to a heart attack. He was 71.

Born on November 13, 1954, Thomas lived an accomplished and fulfilled life marked by independence, warmth, and unmistakable style. He graduated with the high school class of 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, and went on to build a varied working life. He...

Dorothy Lucinda Renforth

Dorothy Lucinda Renforth

Oct 6, 2026

Dorothy Lucinda Renforth, known to many as Cindy, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital Weirton. She was born on April 17, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio.

Cindy was a warm and friendly woman whose kindness was felt by those around her. She was a graduate of Mingo High School and later received an associate degree from Jefferson Community...

"Tray" Lee Kenny

"Tray" Lee Kenny

Oct 2, 2026

Tracy "Tray" Lee Kenny, 63, of Steubenville, OH passed away at Valley Hospice Care Center North on October 2, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1963 to the late Gordon Kenny and Amelia (Young) Kenny. She is also survived by one sister Dawn Kenny, and baby Nicholas Wolfe. Tray was a foster parent for many years, fostering over 50...

David Allen Weigand

David Allen Weigand

Sep 25, 2026

David Allen Weigand, 62, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on September 25, 2026 at home.

He was born on November 10, 1963 in Bellaire, OH to the late Allen and Joan (Isaly) Weigand.

He was a graduate of Bellaire High School 1981 and attended Ohio State University. He was a former member of The United Church of Christ in Bellaire, OH.

David was...

Leo Joseph Bremer

Leo Joseph Bremer

Sep 25, 2026

Leo Joseph Bremer, 56, of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away on September 25, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on February 3, 1970, in Bridgeport, Ohio, Leo was a graduate of Bridgeport High School. He built a working life through his time at West Point in Triadelphia and on the road doing asphalt, and he was also proud of...

Bentson L Beckett Sr.

Bentson L Beckett Sr.

Sep 25, 2026

Bentson L. Beckett Sr., known to many as "Ben", passed away at his home on September 25, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on July 21, 1931, in Steubenville, Ohio, and died of natural causes.

Ben lived a long and hardworking life marked by faith, dedication, and deep family ties. He served in the United States Army for...

Tracy Nicole Forbes

Tracy Nicole Forbes

Sep 21, 2026

Tracy Nicole Forbes, 57, of Wintersville, OH passed away on September 21, 2026, at Trinity West surrounded by family.  She was born on July 2, 1969, to her surviving mother Marilyn (Griffith) Forbes.  Tracy is survived by two children Christopher DeLong (Devin Cutri) of Wintersville, Cory Davis (Fiancée Elizabeth Coffe) of Rayland, five grandchildren Brooklin and Ariana Muscari, Sophia, Jackson,...

Paul Gilbert Youst

Paul Gilbert Youst

Sep 21, 2026

Paul Gilbert Youst, lovingly known as “Whisle,” passed away on September 21, 2026, from natural causes. He was born on October 15, 1948, in Bellaire, Ohio.

Paul was a graduate of Bellaire High School, Class of 1967. He also served in the Navy. He spent much of his working life as a dedicated and hardworking man. Paul worked for 26 years...