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Kaaren A. Long

Kaaren A. Long

Oct 5, 2026

Kaaren A. Long, 84, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on October 5, 2026 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville.

She was born September 27, 1942 in Amsterdam, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Victoria (Tokas) Bendle. In addition to her parents, Kaaren is preceded in death by her husband, Willis B. Long; brother, Jim Bendle; and sisters, Peg Kidwell, Evelyn Farmer, and Shirley...

Nicholas L. "Nicky" Tost

Nicholas L. "Nicky" Tost

Oct 5, 2026

It is with great sorrow that the family of Nicholas L. “Nicky” Tost announce his passing on October 5, 2026 surrounded by everyone who loved him.

Nicky was born on January 31, 1960 to the late Robert F. Tost and the late Anne (DiLoreto) Tost. He was also preceded in death by his older brother, Robert C. Tost on August 16,...

Dennis Earl Sims Jr.

Dennis Earl Sims Jr.

Sep 29, 2026

Dennis E Sims 87 of Unionport Ohio died Tuesday September 29 th 2026 at Trinity Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Hopedale Ohio on July 10, 1939. A son of the late Dennis Earl Sims Sr. And Vera Mae (Browning) Reichenbach and step father Doc Reichenbach.

He worked for Pepsi Cola for 40 years, and continued working at...

Sharon Jean Carroll

Sharon Jean Carroll

Sep 28, 2026

Sharon Jean Carroll, 79, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026. She was born on June 2, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late David (Ernie) and Donna (Griffith) Taylor.

Sharon was a member of the Steubenville Saddle Club, the Jefferson County OHC, the American Quarter Horse Association, Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association, Buckeye Trail Riders, and the...

Thomas "Tom" Lee Roudebush

Thomas "Tom" Lee Roudebush

Sep 24, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Lee Roudebush, 72, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Valley Hospice in Steubenville on September 24, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1954, in Carrollton, Ohio, to the late Ray Roudebush Sr. and Clara (Grim) Roudebush. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his brother, Ray Roudebush Jr.

Tom was a faithful member...

Randy William Hutchison

Randy William Hutchison

Sep 22, 2026

Randy William Hutchison, 70, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away on September 22, 2026. He was born on January 14, 1956, in Bergholz, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Pauline (Eakle) Hutchison. In addition to his parents, Randy is preceded in death by his siblings, Jerry Hutchison and Loretta Morrison.

Randy was a faithful member of the former Assembly of God church...

Lola Caroline Ghrist

Lola Caroline Ghrist

Sep 20, 2026

Lola Caroline Millhorn Ghrist, 70, of Hammondsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. She was born on August 9, 1956, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Kenneth M. Millhorn Sr. and Mahala C Pinkerton Millhorn. In addition to her parents, Lola is preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Jane Millhorn, Joyciena (Ernest) Plunkett, Susannah Marie Millhorn, and...

Michael A. Browning

Michael A. Browning

Sep 13, 2026

Michael Andrew Browning, 80, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. He was born on July 24, 1946, in Colliers, West Virginia, to the late James H. and Rachel Mary (Baldwin) Browning. In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his sister, Andrea (Dennis) Kapellen; his brother, Joseph Browning; his step mother, Emmi Browning;...

Sandy L. Bennett

Sandy L. Bennett

Sep 11, 2026

Sandy L. Bennett, 64, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1962, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Robert and Pearl (Higgins) Hazelip. In addition to her parents, Sandy is preceded in death by her infant son, Kevin Bennett; and her siblings, Dale Kimble, Scotty Hazelip, Linda White, Donna Abshire, Karen...

Patricia A. Haese

Patricia A. Haese

Sep 7, 2026

Patricia A. Haese, 81, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1945, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Charles Smail Sr. and Ruth (Poole) Brokaw. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard “Butch” Haese, and her son, John R. Courtright.

She is survived by her daughters, Melissa...

Naomi Bolitho

Naomi Bolitho

Aug 26, 2026

Naomi J. Bolitho, 84, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Ray and Myrtle (Oliver) Burns. In addition to her parents, Naomi is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ronald H. Bolitho; and her sister, Laura.

Naomi is survived by her daughters, Amy (Mark)...

Jerry Alan Matics

Jerry Alan Matics

Aug 22, 2026

Jerry Alan Matics, 62, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1963, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Betty (Pepperling) Matics and the late Dale Matics.

In addition to his mother, Betty, Jerry is also survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Susan (Cagot) Matics; his children, Jeremy (Emily) Matics and Marissa (Tyler) Roush;...

J. Robert "Bob" White

J. Robert "Bob" White

Aug 21, 2026

John Robert “Bob” White, born June 23, 1930, went home to Heaven on August 21, 2026. He is now healthy and whole in the presence of his Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Bob loved God and faithfully read his Bible every day. A gifted musician, he served the Lord by playing the church organ for more than 72 years; the majority of those...

Mary Jane Carson

Mary Jane Carson

Aug 15, 2026

Mary Jane (Haney) Carson, age 95, passed away on August 15, 2026, at Carroll Golden Age Retreat. Mary Jane was born, raised in, and resided most all of her life in Bergholz, Ohio. She was a registered nurse, who had 6 children in 10 years. She traded her nursing career to raise her children, and became the neighborhood nurse. She...

Mildred Jane Rowland

Mildred Jane Rowland

Aug 15, 2026

Mildred “Blondie” Jane Rowland, 78, of Salem, Ohio, passed away on August 15, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1948, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Walter and Dolores (Farmsworth) Beebe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Rowland; and her brother, Dennis Beebe.

Mildred is survived by her sister, Margie Walker; and...

Brian Charles Granat

Brian Charles Granat

Aug 14, 2026

Brian Charles Granat, 53, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away August 14, 2026 at Valley Hospice Care Center.

He was born November 4, 1972 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of John and Jo Ann (Monigold) Granat of Wintersville.

In addition to his parents he is survived by a brother, Chris (Cindy) Granat; sister, Jaime (John) Prokop; nephews, Nicholas (Natalie) Granat, Alex Granat, and...

Daniel W. Sprouse

Daniel W. Sprouse

Aug 10, 2026

Daniel W. Sprouse, 81, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on August 10, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1944, in Lorain, Ohio, to Charles and Anna (Oiler) Sprouse. 

Daniel enjoyed cooking, watching tv (Westerns), and spending family time together, as well as going to dinner with nieces and nephews. He was also an avid card player. Although he didn't have...

Carolyn Mercer

Carolyn Mercer

Aug 4, 2026

Carolyn Mercer, 78, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026. She was born on May 5, 1948, in Bloomingdale, Ohio, to the late Paul and Margaret (Raabe) Corder Fisher. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Mercer; her brother, John (Bev) Corder; her sister, Peggy (Jack) Diekmann; her sister-in-law,...

Helen Marie Yates

Helen Marie Yates

Jul 31, 2026

Helen “Melon” Marie Yates, born October 8, 1955, to Jane Greathouse and the late Howard Yoho, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2026, at the age of 70. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Harry Yates, and her family.

Helen embraced many cherished roles throughout her life. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring sister and aunt, and a...

Robert Neil Cunningham

Robert Neil Cunningham

Jul 31, 2026

Robert Neil Cunningham passed away peacefully July 31 at the age of 82. He was born Nov. 27, 1943, in Steubenville, Ohio, and lived nearly all his life in Richmond, Ohio.

Bob was a proud Vietnam Era Veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964-1972. While on leave, he went on a date with Etta Ferguson, who he knew...

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