All Obituaries

Jill M. Mays Taranovich Dailey of East Liverpool, after suffering the devastating effects of cancer, passed at her home while in the passionate care of her family. She passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was 64 years old. She was born in East Liverpool on May 21, 1959. She was the daughter of the late Roderick N. Mays Sr and Violet Davis Mays. Jill had worked at National Church Supply in Chester for ten years before starting her own successful business, Dailey Screen Printing and...

Grace M. Kourpas, 92, of Chester, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at The Orchards of East Liverpool. Grace was born in Newell on November 12, 1931, to the late Arthur and Edith Bailey Parrish. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, George Kourpas; son, Steven M. Kourpas; stepson, Steve T. Kourpas; brothers, Ralph and Howard Parrish and sisters, Elsie, Helen, and Marion. Grace was a Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church member in Steubenville, OH. She was active in the...

George P. Summers, Jr., 83, of East Liverpool, passed away Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Big George aka “The Chief” maintained a lifetime of unconditional love for his family, God, and country. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Most importantly, George was a dedicated provider for his family, logging 36 years of long hours on a job he loved, as a lineman for American Electric Power. He was active in the East Liverpool...

Robert D. Stewart, 65, of East Liverpool, passed at his residence on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born, on December 3, 1958, in East Liverpool, he was the son of the late Ottis and Donna Judy Stewart. Robert was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald Rich and Randy Stewart, and sister, Cathy Burchett. He was an extremely hard worker who dedicated many years as a truck driver. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage and riding bikes in his spare time. Robert will be deeply...

Wray L Brodmerkel ,87, of Georgetown (Hanover Twp.), passed peacefully on April 9, 2024, with his daughter and granddaughters by his side. Born June 16, 1936, Wray was a retired steelworker from J & L Steel, and also a mechanic at South Side Garage.  He served in the US Navy, and he was a passionate race fan. He always enjoyed his 66 Nova SS and loved spending time in the sun. In addition to his parents and wife (Becky) of 23 years, he was preceded in death by his son Dakon...

John C. Myers, 85, of East Liverpool, passed away on April 9, 2024, following a brief illness. Born May 10, 1938, in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late John H. and Charlotte (Reed) Myers.  John graduated in 1956 from Lehman High School in Canton, OH, and also attended Kent State University.  John proudly served his country in the Army Reserves and was called for duty in the US Army.  John was a retired electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical...

Sandra “Sandee” Turkalj, 75, of Chester, passed unexpectedly, on Monday, April 8, 2024, at her residence, following a sudden illness. Born on March 14, 1949, in Henderson, KY., she was the daughter of the late Junius and Agnes Damrath Pulliam. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Tim, Jim, and Denny Pulliarm. Sandee was a faithful Christian and former member of the New Covenant of Grace Church. She formerly owned and operated her own cleaning...

John C. “Butch” Fazikas, 74, of Chester, WV., passed away peacefully, on April 3, 2024. Born, July 28, 1949, in Steubenville, he was the son of the late Charles Fazikas and Helen Gates Fetterman. Butch graduated from South Side High School in 1967. He was a former member of the Airforce National Guard and he later retired from Weirton Steel Corporation. John enjoyed taking his old car to car shows and bragging about his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. John will be...

Victoria Lynn Myers Foley, 74, passed peacefully in her sleep on March 30, 2024, after a courageous journey with cancer. Born, on May 2, 1949, to the late Thomas and Patricia Myers and was raised in New Cumberland, WV. She graduated in 1967 from Oak Glen High School. Vicky married the love of her life, George Foley on May 3, 1969. Vicky’s most cherished job was being a mother and grandmother. She was a longtime member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Family was...

Lois N. McPeek, 80 of Colliers, West Virginia passed peacefully in her family's loving and tender care at home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Lois was a traditional homemaker, raising her seven children, and any other children or family that needed a loving home environment. She was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Bertha E. Mercer Barnhart. Her husband, Thomas E. McPeek Sr, her son, Daniel L. McPeek, her grandson, Ryan Stevens, and her daughter-in-law, Susan McPeek also preceded...