All Obituaries

Daniel A. Waggoner, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away July 2, 2018 at his home. He was born November 29, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Ralph and Hazel (Holland) Waggoner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, April Lamp and sister, Evelyn Blevins. Dan was a member of the GKL Wildlife Association and Toronto Rod and Gun Club. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Lamp; sons, Matt (Stephanie) Waggoner and Rick (Camie) Lamp; daughter, Sabrina Kiger;...

Faye Carter, 81, of East Springfield, OH, passed away June 29, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Her daughter Julie Hocker also passed with her in the accident. She was born October 7, 1936 in Bergholz, OH, a daughter of the late Wade and Nannie (Sykes) Bausell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters Gay Smith and Juanita Burrier. She is survived by her son-in-law, Robert D. Hocker, Jr. of East Springfield, OH and a brother Ernest Bausell of...

Julie L. Hocker, 60, of East Springfield, OH, passed away June 29, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Her mother Faye Carter also passed with her in the accident. She was born February 24, 1958 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Fredrick S. and Faye (Bausell) Carter. Julie worked at Jefferson Community College as a bookstore manager. She had unconditional love and affection for her dogs. She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Hocker, Jr. of East Springfield,...

John Kenneth Cook, 60, of Steubenville, OH, passed away June 29, 2018 at Alter Care of Adena. He was born January 18, 1958 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Zane and Mary (Vanderpool) Cook, Sr. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Lynn Cook; and brothers, Charles Merritt, Virgil Merritt and Zane W. Cook, Jr. He served his country in the United States Army. John was a member of the Restoration Church and worked at Timet. He is survived by his...

Jack Lee Gale 79 of Clearwater, FL and formerly of Wintersville, Ohio passed away June 27, 2018 in Clearwater. He was born April 22, 1939 in Jewett, Ohio where he was raised by his grandmother, Bernice Gale. Jack was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Gale; son-in-law, Mark Malesick; daughter-in-law, Janine Gale. He served his Country in the Army 101st Airborne Paratroopers, worked over 30 years at Weirton Steel and also at DiGregory’s Greenhouse. He was a member of the First...

John "Curt" Harris, 57, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 23 at Trinity West, Steubenville. Curt was born August 25, 1960 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Fred and Helen (Henwood) Harris. He was employed by Local #154 as a boilermaker. Curt is survived by his wife, Wendy Bornyk Harris and to her he was the best man that she ever knew. Two step-sons, Richard (Nicole) Williams and Mitchell Williams; two grandchildren, Avery and Ivan Williams; sister, Brenda...

George J. Matheson, Sr., 86, of East Springfield, OH, passed away June 22, 2018. He was born July 23, 1931 in Waynesburg, PA, a son of the late George and Icy (King) Matheson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta and second wife, JoAnn; sons, Jesse “Jerry” Matheson and Thomas Matheson; and siblings, Solomon, Eva, and Margaret. George served in the Korean War in the United States Army 110th Infantry. He retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh...

Thresa L. Hilliard, 75, of Weirton, WV passed away June 18, 2018 at Weirton Medical Center, WV. She was born April 18, 1943 in Cross Creek Twp., PA, a daughter of the late Mike and Theresa (Dobroski) Popp. Thresa is survived by children, Richard Hilliard, Michael Hilliard, and Amy Harris; brother, Michael Popp; several grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Per Thresa’s wishes services will be private. Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com

Roger Dale Sears, born on September 9, 1948, “A man with a million stories”, lost his life at 10:00pm, Saturday, June 9th, 2018 to a battle with small cell lung cancer.  He was a son of the late Mary Madeline Sears and Willis Clyde Sears, and brother to: David Sears, James Sears, Jerald Sears, Keith Sears, and Sandra Sears.    Roger was survived by his wife, Charlene K (Snyder) Sears, and 5 children: Melissa Plante, Roger Sears II, Rhonda Sears, RheaDale Reed,...

Brian “Z-Man” Straka, 60, of Wintersville, OH, passed away May 28, 2018 at Allegheny General, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born November 1, 1957 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Irma (Fracasso) Straka of Toronto, OH and the late Albert Straka. Brian was Catholic by faith. He was an independent long haul truck driver. Brian was an avid member of Motorcycle Memorial. He was a devoted Pittsburgh sports fan. In addition to his mother he is survived by his daughter, Katie Straka of...