All Obituaries

Constance Lu Richardson-Lindstamer, 91, was called home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2024. She was born on September 6, 1932, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and lived with Clarence “Okey” and Mabel Richardson who she called mom and dad.  “Connie” as she was known, graduated from Orange High School in 1950 and then served her country in the Navy for which she was very proud.  After raising her family, she has several published writings, one being her book,...

Margaret M. Dowdell, 80 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away April 13, 2024 at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio. She was born February 16, 1944 a daughter of the late Frank and Geneva (Wagner) Evanosky. In addition to her parent’s she was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine Dowdell, son-in-law, David Rader; brother, Frank Evanosky, Jr. She owned and operated Dowdell Printing until 1986 and also worked for the Carrollton Free Press Standard. She always enjoyed meeting with her friends...

Ronald Ray Rhodes Sr., 82, of Bergholz, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Gables Care Center. He was born April 2, 1942 in Ross Twp., Ohio a son of the late Howard and Estella (Landis) Rhodes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy (Peoples) Rhodes; two, daughters, Louis Ann Rhodes and Deborah Brown; three brothers, Everett, Paul, and Edgar Rhodes. Ron was a member of New Rumley Methodist Church. Ron is survived by a son, Ronald “Rudy”...

Charles “Chip” Grimm Sr., 72, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away on April 4, 2024. He was born on August 30, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Charles and Janette (Faulk) Grimm. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie, Harry, and Fred Grimm.  Charles had a heart of gold and would do anything to help anyone… and then complain about it later.  He is survived by his son, Charles “Chuck” (Angel) Grimm Jr.;...

Howard Richard Lancaster, 81, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on April 3, 2024. He was born on May 20, 1942, in Wintersville, Ohio, to the late Russell L. and Beulah (Shuck) Lancaster. In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his wife, Susan Amanda Lancaster, and his daughter, Jennifer Lancaster.  Howard was an avid gardener and loved to watch The Ohio State Buckeyes during football season.  He is survived by his sons, Richard and Jeffery Lancaster; his...

Virginia L. Conner, 73, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on April 2, 2024.  She was born on October 22, 1950, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Leonard and Mary Donaldson. Virginia graduated from Steubenville High School in 1969 and continued her studies on and off throughout the years. She particularly enjoyed classes related to psychology and art. During her life, she amassed many friends in Rockford, IL, Steubenville, OH, and Mingo Junction, OH. She enjoyed darts, pool, bingo,...

Rebecca Lou Ward, 72, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 (Easter Sunday). She died peacefully at home, secure in the care and love of her family. Her death was due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Becky was born November 30, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Albert and Edith Cooper of Follansbee, West Virginia. In the first years of her marriage, she lost a son due to an ectopic pregnancy. Becky graduated Follansbee High...

Mark Stephen Brokaw, 62, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away on March 30, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1961, in Steubenville, Ohio, to George Brokaw and the late Barbara (Weinman) Brokaw. In addition to his mother, Mark is preceded in death by his brother, Doug Brokaw.  Mark was an employee at Walmart in Weirton, WV, a dedicated member at the Wintersville Church of Christ, and was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran.  In addition to his father, Mark is survived by his daughters,...

  Mary E. Baker, 84, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on March 28, 2024. She was born on March 14, 1940, in Harrison County, Ohio, to the late Perry and Alice (Taggart) Davis. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Terry L. Baker; her infant daughter, Kelly Jo; and her brothers, Donald and Charles Davis.  Mary loved to laugh and had many hobbies including quilt making, making baked goods and sharing them with people, cooking, gardening, and craft...

William Thomas Emery, Jr. 68 of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away at his home surrounded by family on March 16, 2024. He was born April 15, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late William and Eleanor (Bukoffsky) Emery Sr. In addition to his parent’s he was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher “Chris” Emery; sister-in-law, Kimberly Emery; uncle, Edward “Jack” Emery. He was a life member of Jefferson County Sportsman Club, member of Mingo Sportsman...