Obituaries

Joseph W. Castner, 85, of Steubenville passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Valley Hospice North.  He was born in Steubenville on February 7, 1924 a son of the late George and Helen.  Joseph was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel after 39 years of service and  was  a U.S Navy veteran of WWII.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Brent; brother Albert and sister Georgia.  Survived by his wife Dorothy; step-son Charles; brothers Calvin, Donald, Kenneth, and Herman; sister Katy; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Monday from 11a.m. until time of service 1p.m. with Chaplain George Romage officiating.  Burial at Fort Steuben.  Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Burial Squad will conduct graveside services.