All Obituaries

John “Fred” Frederick Ramsey, 88, of Richmond, OH, passed away March 29, 2020 at Allegheny General, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born May 11, 1931 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Lloyd and Dessi (Hendricks) Ramsey. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Ramsey; daughters, Deborah Ann and Donna Jean; and sisters, Mabel Elliott and Madeline Parsons. Fred was a member of the Richmond United Methodist Church. He was an avid farmer. Fred...

Dixie Lee Saltsman 81 of Bergholz, Ohio went to be home with the Lord Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dixie was a retired educator working for Youngstown City Schools, Edison Local, JVS and Columbiana County Ext. She was a member of Lisbon Christian Church and attended Bergholz Methodist Church. Dixie taught bible study and was a secretary for the Northeast Jefferson County Food Pantry. Dixie’s passions were helping people and teaching about our...

Reverend Delbert A. Lash, 86, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away March 14, 2020 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville. He was born February 20, 1934 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late George and Ruth (Zook) Lash. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandchild, Ricky Davis; brother, Lester Lash; and sister, Ruth Lash. He worked for Jefferson Company Vault Works until retirement. Reverend Delbert was founder along with his wife, Kay, of the Wintersville...

Okey H. Ford 102 of St. Clairsville, Ohio formerly of Steubenville passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 in The Arbors at Stow. He was born May 23, 1917 in Doddridge Co., WV, a son of the late Jesse and Eska (Hutson) Ford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine (Terry) Ford in 2011; three brothers, Forrest, Homer, and Jesse Ford; two sisters, Pauline Ash and Maxine Ford. Okey was a Veteran of the US Navy serving in WWII. He was retired from National Steel and...

Judith Ann Kirkland, 80 of Richmond, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. She was born November 16, 1939 in McConnelsville, OH, a daughter of the late Cecil and Mabel (Murphy) McLaughlin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Kirkland and a son Earl James Kirkland. Judith was a strong woman and had nothing but love and devotion to her family. She is survived by two children, Debra (Robert) Grimes of...

Etta Florence Cunningham, 76, of Richmond, passed away March 8 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville after suffering a heart attack. She was born March 17, 1943 in Steubenville. She was a 1961 graduate of Jefferson Union High School and received her nursing training from the Ohio Valley School of Nursing. She enjoyed her career as a nurse, caring for others in Florida, California and at Ohio Valley and Trinity hospitals. She was a member of Richmond United Presbyterian Church. She...

David E. Maple, 81, of East Springfield, OH, passed away March 8, 2020 at his home. He was born September 20, 1938 in East Springfield, OH, a son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Marie (DeVore) Maple. David served his country in the United States Army. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings, W. Dale Maple, Donald L. Maple, and Evelyn Generous and infant grandson, Landon Morrison.  He was an avid fisherman and had a great love of the outdoors and his...

Donna Mae Jenkins, 89, of Newark, OH, passed away March 8, 2020 at Newark Care and Rehabilitation. She was born September 17, 1930 in Bergholz, OH, a daughter of the late Edward Donald and Hazel Edna (Wilson) Featheringham. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Phillip Jenkins and sister, Joanne Walls Donna is survived by her children, Donald E. (Cathy) Jenkins, Leonard Jenkins, Theodore Jenkins, and Pamela Jenkins; brother, Dale (Marianne) Featheringham,...

Mary Jane Grant, 81 of Hopedale, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Meadows of Cadiz after battling many health issues. She was born February 21, 1939 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Russell and Wilma (Nagy) Hatfield. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two daughters, Lori Ann and Deborah Jane; one infant son. Mary Jane enjoyed quilting, crocheting, baking, and curves exercising. She will be sadly missed by everyone. She is survived by her...

Richard Lee O’Neill, 61, passed away March 6, 2020. He was born April 19, 1958, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Strawn) O’Neill. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Michael and Robbie O’Neill. Richard is survived by his children, Dylan O’Neill and Courtney O’Neill; siblings, Donna Barrios, Mark (Becky) O’Neill, Shawn O’Neill, and Paula Ricouard. Per Richard’s wishes there will no services. Send...