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Steven McComas

1970-2026 Steven McComas, 55, of East Liverpool, passed away on Feb. 26, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1970, the son of Emmitt (Judy) McComas and Jennifer (Jones) McComas of East Liverpool. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brandy (Cottrill) McComas. Steven was formerly employed at ...

Fred J. Dalverny

Fred J. Dalverny, 89, of East Liverpool, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, quiet humor, and deep devotion to family. Born in Bulger, Pa., he was the beloved son of the late Fred A. and Stella Gatus Dalverny. A proud graduate of Burgettstown High School, Fred ...

Charles Edward ‘Chuck’ Thayer

1956-2026 LISBON — Charles Edward “Chuck” Thayer, 69, died Thursday. He was born June 3, 1956 in East Liverpool, a son of the late Clifford J. and Florence “Tootie” (Haught) Thayer. Arrangements have been entrusted to Eells-Leggett-Stauffer Funeral Home. 2/27/26

Samuel Jacob Hadorn

1940-2026 Samuel Jacob Hadorn, 85, of East Liverpool, passed away on Feb. 21, 2026. He was born on April 2, 1940, in Wheeling, the son of the late Albert and Hilda (Miller) Hadorn. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son, David Hadorn, a grandson and a great-granddaughter. Sam ...

Sylvia Duke

1935-2026 Sylvia Duke, 90, of East Liverpool, passed away on Feb. 24, 2026. She was born on Oct. 21, 1935, the daughter of the late Carl and Sylvia (Wright) Young. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Duke; a son, Gregory Tice; a daughter, Terry Willison; a sister, Rosemary Sprouse; four brothers, Joe, Frank, Carl Jr. and Roy Young; and a companion Jack Emler. Sylvia was retired from Metsch Refractories, and was member of the East Liverpool VFW Auxiliary and the East Liverpool Orioles. She was a kind soul that enjoyed life. She loved to go dancing, and ...

Samuel O. Gillespie

1937-2026 Samuel O. Gillespie, 89, of Chester, passed away at his residence on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Born Jan. 6, 1937, in Wellsburg, he was the son of the late James Orie Gillespie and Dorothy Amelia Scott Gillespie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Iona Mae Gillespie; his grandson, Chase Elliot Young; his brothers, Harry George, James Robert, and Joseph Clark Gillespie; and his sisters, A. Marie Gillespie and Mary Elizabeth Tuttle. Sam formerly worked at Crucible Steel, and he owned and operated B&G Used Auto Parts. He loved the old cars, ...