All Obituaries

Patrick Joey Kmatz, 66, died Sunday, May 2nd at his home in Amsterdam. He was born January 12 1955 to Joseph and Bonita (Pickens) Kmatz in Steubenville Ohio.  He is preceded in death by his sister Rosie Verboski, brothers Joseph, Daniel, and John, and nephews Sean and Kevin Kmatz.  Pat is survived by his sons, Julian (AlissaMarie) Kmatz of Pittsburgh and Nicholas Kmatz of Navarre, a sister Mary Avis (Charles) Henry of Irondale, brother Walter "Ike" (Janie) Kmatz of...

Dolores “Dolly” L. Law 88 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away April 30, 2021 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville. She was Presbyterian by faith and was an avid bowler, bowling for leagues in Weirton and Amsterdam. She was born August 19, 1932 in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Mary (McDonald) Neeley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard D. Law, Sr.; two sisters, Shirley Davis and Beverly Pitts; brother, Wilbur C. Neeley. She is...

John Robert Staten was born on September 11, 1952. Son of the late Delmer Staten and Lois Marie Hile Staten. Brother of Donna Staten Degley, Jacqueline Staten McClary, and the late James Staten. Loving Father of David Staten, Stephanie Staten, Joseph Deccola, Angelique Deccola Colon, and Laura Sherman. He was preceded in death by his children Jeffrey Jones, John Robert Staten Jr , and  James Delmer Staten. Husband of Darla Jean Barr Staten. Father of Lois Ann Staten, Janet L...

Wilma L. “Billie” Crawford 73, of East Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Carroll Golden Age Retreat. She was born December 18, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Blaine and Martha (Sutton) Crawford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Ann Crawford. Billie was a member of the United Methodist Church of East Springfield. She was a lifelong nurse. She is survived by her siblings, Elaine (David)...

Sandra Lee Wilson 66, of Richmond, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sandra was born February 22, 1955 in Niagara Falls, NY, a daughter of the late Robert and Violet (Hill) Stewart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Stewart, Jr. and a sister, Edie Mae Davis. She is survived by her husband, James Wilson; two daughters, Wendy (Josh Cline) Anders and Angie (Mike) Johnson; three brothers, John, Danny,...

Regina Barbara Coppa 75, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Weirton Medical Center. She was Catholic by faith. Regina was born October 2, 1945 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Regina (Hayman) Andresen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Aaron Coppa. Regina was a very family oriented person and was loved by her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Everybody loved visiting her home. Regina is survived by her...

Bertha R. Cline, 90, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away April 11, 2021 at her home.   She was born February 20, 1931 in Salt Run, OH, a daughter of the late Ernest and Viola (Hand) Carson.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cline; son, Robert Cline; grandson, Corey Cline; brothers, Ernest and Melvin Carson; and companion, Carl Whipkey.   Bertha was Methodist by faith.   She is survived by her...

Louis "Luigi" Zangrando 63 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away April 1, 2021 at the Laurels of Steubenville. He was retired from Timet and was a Veteran of the US Army. He was an umpire for baseball and softball as well as soccer games. He was born July 24, 1957 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Louis and Barbara Sue (Martin) Zangrando. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Gill and sister, Deborah Dalbenzio. Louis is survived by his...

Thelma L. Cathers, age 93, of Annapolis, Ohio died on March 31, 2021 at Centreville Village in Carrollton, Ohio.  She was born April 15, 1927 in Annapolis, Ohio to Benjamin Franklin Myers and Beryl Marcella Beltz Myers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Mader, second husband Lynford L. Cathers, brother Franklin J. Myers, and sister Betty M. Gillespie. Thelma lived her life in Annapolis and was proud of her Amsterdam High School...

James Robert “Jim” Patterson, 73, of Unionport, OH, formerly of Rush Co, Indiana, passed away on March 23, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. He was born November 9, 1947 in Batesville, Indiana, to the late Earl and Frances (Matney) Patterson. Jim was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the USMC 1967 and 1971-1973 in the United States Navy. He worked in factories most of his life before becoming disabled. Jim was a good, loving father, grandfather, and...