All Obituaries

Donald R. Johnson, age 92, from East Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born in Steubenville on February 9, 1930, to the late Lyda and Harry Johnson of Amsterdam, Ohio. Don and his wife, Elvada, owned and operated Johnson’s Restaurant and Don’s Bar & Grill, in East Springfield for many years. He was also an avid fisherman, an awesome cook, and passionate about football!!  In addition to his parents, he is...

Michelle Lucia Slates, 69, of Amsterdam, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on June 22, 2022. She was born on December 15, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Theodore Z. Kulin Sr. and Norma Jean (Cooper) Kulin. In addition to her parents, Michelle is preceded in death by her brother, John “Burt” Kulin. Michelle lived her life to the fullest with her family and friends, whom she loved very much. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald Slates; her daughters, Amy...

Shirley A. (Wiley) McCourt 85, of Bergholz, Ohio passed away June 18, 2022 at her home. She was born August 28, 1936 in Unionport, Ohio. A daughter of the late Oscar and Georgia Pauline (Ralston) Wiley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie McCourt whom she married May 29, 1952 and died September 29, 1965; step-father, Glenn; step-mother- Betty; son, Lester McCourt; son-in-law, John Dunkle; six brothers and four sisters. Shirley is survived by three...

Helen Hill, 92, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away on June 15, 2022. She was born on June 8, 1930 in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Edward Sloan and Carrie Cline. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her step father, Earl Troutman, her brothers, Eddie Sloan, Ted Sloan, and Nick Minimier; her sisters, Peggy Hill, Pauline Lakey, and Louella McCammon; and her 2 grandchildren.  She was a charter member at the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church and a lifelong member/ PAST...

Barbara Clarke Whiteman, 84, of Wintersville, Ohio, previously from Warwood, West Virginia, passed away on June 14, 2022.  She was born on November 23, 1937 in Toronto, Ohio, to the late David J. Clarke and Irma G. (Blewitt) Clarke. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Clarke.   She is survived by her husband, William Whiteman; her children, Tim Whiteman of Wintersville, Ohio, Ed Whiteman of Wintersville, Ohio, and Trisha Whiteman of...

Isabell “Dickie” M. Gump, 93, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on June 13, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1928 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to the late Walter H. Hartmann Sr. and Emma (Brown) Hartmann. In addition to her parents, Isabell is preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Pie” D. Gump; and her brother, Walter Hartmann Jr.  Isabell was retired from M+M Hardware where she was a housewares manager, she also was a member of the group Busy...

William Joseph Marietti, 63, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on June 12, 2022. He was born on November 25, 1958 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Dominic Marietti and Norma Jean (Miller) Marietti. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his brother, James Marietti; his sister, Linda Marietti; his brother-in-laws, Dan Runt and Larry Runt; and his grandson, Landon Skukan.  William graduated from Wintersville High School in 1978. He worked as an electrician at TS...

Herbert Douglas Barnette, 77 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away June 11, 2022 at the Country Club Manor, Steubenville. He was born November 4, 1944 in Birch River, WV, a son of the late Vaughn and Dorothy (Perkin) Barnette. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Barnette. Doug was a Veteran of the US Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was a member of Crossroads Christian Church and the Vietnam Veterans Support Group. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Swiger)...

Iona Jean Cartia, 71, of Amsterdam, Ohio passed away on June 11, 2022. She was born on June 28, 1950 in Dennison, Ohio to the late Willard and Sarah (Dishong) Smith. In addition to her parents, Iona is preceded in death by her brother, Bill Smith.  She is survived by her son, George Cartia; her daughter, Rickey Welch; her brother, Kenneth Smith; 3 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.  In honor of Iona’s wishes, there will be no services held at this...

Violet M. Joyce, 87, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on June 2, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1935 in Happy Adventure, Newfoundland, Canada, to the late Arthur J. Powell and Annie E. (Brown) Powell. In addition to her parents, Violet is preceded in death by her husband Walter T. Joyce; her son, Charles T. Joyce; her brother, James Arthur Powell; her sister Jean; and her sister-in-law, Dinah Powell.  Violet was a self-taught embroiderer & crocheter, and loved quilting as well....