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;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Joseph R. Kmatz
Jul 27, 2026
Joseph R. Kmatz, 91, of Middleburg, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his children on July 27, 2026. Born on November 10, 1934, in Bergholz, Ohio, to the late Anna Marie Kmatz (Booth). He married Sally Adams on May 18, 1956, who preceded him in death on July 31, 2012, after spending 56 wonderful years together.
Joe proudly served in the United...
Ralph Kerns
Jul 24, 2026
Ralph Kerns, 85, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away July 24, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center West. He was retired from Wheeling Pitt Steel and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Ralph was a Veteran of the US Navy.
He was born March 19, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late James and Marjorie (Lash) Kerns. In...
Geraldine Clancey
Jul 23, 2026
Gerladine Clancey, 82, of Richmond, Ohio passed away July 23, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born November 18, 1943 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late John and Freda (Crissinger) Gates. In addition to her parent’s she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Clancey; son-in-law, Michael Pendleton; and brother, Richard Gates.
She is survived by her...
Sandra E. Baker
Jul 22, 2026
Sandra Eileen Baker, 63, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away on July 22, 2026. She was born on April 11, 1963, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late James Perine and Barbara (Young) Perine Hanlin. In addition to her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by her sisters, Donna (Perine) McCort Myers and Sue (Perine) Johnston Elson.
Sandy loved gardening, taking care of...
Ernest C. Mahling
Jul 20, 2026
Ernest “Ernie” Mahling, 79, born June 4th, 1947, of Richmond Ohio joined his wife Dianne in eternal rest on July 20th, 2026. He was at Allegheny General Hospital. He will be remembered by family and friends for his love of antiques, hunting, trains, and dogs. He was a proud member of Masonic Lodge 333.
Originally from Richmond Hill, Queens, New York....
Rebecca S. Peto
Jul 16, 2026
Rebecca S. Peto, 78, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1948, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Robert and Barbara (Henry) Koehnlein.
Rebecca was a faithful member of the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Peto; her son, Rob Herron; her brothers, Bill Koehnlein, Doug (Debbie)...
Philip Scott Bunner
Jul 15, 2026
Philip Scott Bunner, 62, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Born on September 11, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, Phil was the son of Elizabeth Jane Bunner and Calvin Harry Bunner.
A lifelong Cleveland sports fan, Phil proudly cheered for the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, and Cleveland Cavaliers through every season. He loved classic rock, had a gift for...
John D. Ater
Jul 13, 2026
John D. Ater, beloved minister, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away at the age of 74 at Trinity West in Steubenville, OH, on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was surrounded by his family.
John was born on February 6, 1952, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to the late Margene and John D. Ater Sr. He graduated...
Joyce Miles
Jul 9, 2026
Joyce Rayburn Miles, 90, of Wintersville passed away on July 9th in Valley Hospice. She was born January 11, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Joseph and Pearl Rayburn.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her 6 siblings, JoAnna Carter, Maelee Davis, Charles Rayburn, twin brother John Rayburn, Joseph Rayburn, and James Rayburn.
Joyce was a...
Amuel Jan Kasper
Jul 6, 2026
Amuel Jan Kasper, 83, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on July 6, 2026. He was born on November 12, 1942, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Amuel Charles Kasper and Elise (Orsillo) Kasper. In addition to his parents, Amuel is preceded in death by his wife, Karen (Shoup) Kasper; and his sister, Zelia Ann Kasper Banal.
Amuel was a graduate...
John Robert Nemeth
Jul 2, 2026
John Robert Nemeth, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on July 2, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late John and Helen (Hanlin) Nemeth.
John was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and was a member of the Wintersville American Legion. He was also a member of the Mingo Sportsman's Club, GKL Wildlife Association, and...
David Monigold Jr.
Jul 2, 2026
David Howard Monigold Jr., 62, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
David was born January 3, 1964, in Steubenville, Ohio, to David Monigold Sr. and JoAnne (Sarno) Monigold. A lifelong resident of Steubenville, he graduated from Jefferson Union High School with the Class...
