All Obituaries

Robert “Pie” Gump, 91, of Richmond, OH, passed away July 17, 2019 at Lancia Villa Royale, Steubenville, OH. He was born August 11, 1927 in Wintersville, OH, a son of the late William Z. and Agnes Rose (Watt) Gump. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers, Clifford, Charles Wayne, and Harold Gump. Robert served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Weirton Steel. Robert was a member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church and Weirton...

Lowery Davis Scott (Fuzz) Lowery Davis Scott, 74, of Bloomingdale departed for his heavenly home on Friday July 12, 2019. Born December 18, 1944 in Wheeling, W. VA. Grandson of Irene Thayer-Fowler. Survived by his loving wife Cheryl of 49 years, daughter Melissa and son Todd. Lowery retired after 33 years at Weirton Steel. He also worked for the Crosscreek Township Police. Survived by a large extended family. Loved by all.    A celebration of...

Phillip T. Koontz, 82, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Richmond, OH, passed away July 9, 2019 peacefully with family at bedside. Preceded in death by son, Tim “Grouch” Koontz. Phillip was very active and employed by PrimeTime up until his passing. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Joan Koontz; sister, Judy (Len) Williams; daughter, Patty Blankenship; son, Joe (Vikki) Koontz; 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Per his wishes there will be no...

Karen Jean Garrison 67 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Trinity West, Steubenville. She was born March 25, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Virgil and Ruth (Norris) Clark. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Robin Haynes. She is survived by her husband, William Gene Garrison; daughter, Mickie (Kevin) Reiner; three grandchildren, Kevin Reiner, Jr., Nicholas Reiner, and Breanna Reiner; two brothers, Robert Clark and Gary...

David W. “Murph” Murphy, 70, of Carrollton, OH, passed away on June 24, 2019 at Aultman Hospital. He was born October 15, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late William and Geraldine (Hackathorn) Murphy. David served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He was a member of the Carroll County Veterans Club. Murph was a competitive bass fisherman and enjoyed playing Texas Holdem. He is survived by his loving wife, Danae (Croskey) Murphy;...

  June E. Burris, 92, of East Springfield, OH, passed away peacefully June 24, 2019 at Gables Care Center. June was born July 27, 1926 in Mingo Jct., OH, a daughter of the late Herman “Mac” and Birdie Dawson. June started her work career at the A & P in Steubenville, where she met her husband. She was an Avon President’s club member for several years. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Burris in 1987; brothers, Herman,...

Shirley A. Berard, 80, of Bergholz, OH, passed away June 24, 2019 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. She was born January 5, 1939 in Harrison County, OH, a daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Wells) Hursey. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings, Marilyn, Clarence “Jr.”, Bob, Alan, and Larry. Shirley was a member of the Bergholz Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ronald “Jim” Berard;...

Michael A. “Mingo Mike” Cunningham, 41, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2019 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. He was born November 3, 1977 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Harold and Carol (Westling) Cunningham. Mike was an avid Big Red fan. In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving wife, Shasta J. (Thompson) Cunningham; children, Miranda and Dylan Cunningham; mother-in-law, Debby Thompson; siblings, Glen, Tim, Joe, Dean, and...

Mr. Charles William "Chuck" Young, 79, of State Park Road, Richmond passed away on Thursday, 20 June 2019, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, Ohio from several health complications.  He will always be remembered and sadly missed as a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He was born 23 February 1940, in Steubenville, the son of the late Frank William and Sarah Edna (Kempton) Young of Maple Lake, Richmond.  In addition, he is preceded in death by one sister...

Georgia E. Smyth, 93, of Bergholz, OH, passed away June 19, 2019 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. She was born January 26, 1926 in Bergholz, OH, the daughter of the late Harold and Velma (Shepherd) Robbins. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley “Bud” Smyth. She was a member of the Bergholz Trinity United Presbyterian Church.  Georgia retired from Edison School District where she worked as a teacher. She was a member of...