All Obituaries

Terri Lynn Barkoci, 61, passed away on January 22, 2022 in Wintersville, Ohio. She was born February 8, 1960 in Steubenville, Ohio. Daughter of Elizabeth “Betty” Gardner and the late Russell Haynes. In addition to her father, Terri is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Barkoci. Terri is also survived by her brothers, Brent (Kathryn) Haynes and Keith Haynes; and her sisters, Lisa (Bill) Moore and Kris Haynes. Friends will be received for a 1:00 PM service on Friday,...

David Eugene Felekey Jr., 33, passed away January 22, 2022 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born October 28, 1988 in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Son of Teresa (Tom) Culp and the late David Eugene Felekey Sr. In addition to his father, David is preceded in death by his grandfather, Paul Eugene Minnis; his grandparents Ruth and Bernard Felekey; his aunt, Candy Rummel; his uncle, Sam Felekey; and his nephew, David Campbell.   David loved fishing and riding four-wheelers, but most of all, he loved...

Viola Nix Davis passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, peacefully in her home after a brief illness at the age of 92 surrounded by loved ones.  Viola was born the daughter of James Homer and Sadie Johnson Nix March 31, 1929, in Lynch, Kentucky. In elementary school, Viola moved to Ohio with her family, and she graduated from Hopedale High School in 1948. On May 26, 1949, she married the love of her life and husband of 57 years, Glenn J Davis. Together, the couple purchased West Motors and...

Patricia Ann (DeVono) Medley, 84, passed away January 21, 2022 at Sienna Skilled Nursing home in Wintersville, Ohio. She was born on May 2, 1937 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The daughter of the late John and Yvonne (Philippart) DeVono. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, James Medley; her infant sons, Douglas and Gregg; and her grandson, Joshua. Patricia is Catholic by faith. She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Marla) Medley, Brian (Dottie) Medley,...

Walter “Sonny” Wood 70 of Mechanicstown, Ohio passed away on January 19, 2022, at Aultman Hospital. He was born December 24, 1951. A son of the late Dalton and Kathryn (Grimm) Wood. In addition to his parents he was preceded by three brothers, Richard, Dale, and Burt. He worked at Summitville Tile for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife Amanda Wood; children, Lori (Adam) Danley, Chris (Jake) Davis, Patricia Wood, Dakota Wood and Shawn Wood; seven grandchildren; two...

John E Rayburn, 86, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away January 18,2022.  He was born January 11, 1936 at home in Steubenville along with his twin Joyce (Rayburn) Miles.  John was the son of the late Joseph and Pearl (Reynolds) Rayburn. He was a graduate of Big Red High School. He retired as a photographer from Carl Mansfield Studio where he worked since age 15.  John was an avid runner and ran many years to and from work along Sunset Blvd between the studio on 4th Street and...

Bill H. Bailey 64 of Mingo Jct., Ohio passed away January 16, 2022 at East Liverpool City Hospital. He was born April 14, 1957 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late William and Alberta (Burgess) Bailey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, John Bailey and sister, Jane Bailey. He is survived by his daughters, Melissa (Dale) Salsberry, Sharon (Aaron) Irvin, and Emily (Tyler) Payne; brothers, Ed (Sherry) Bailey; Robert (Deb) Bailey; sisters, Betty (John) Swickard,...

George “Jug” Bickerstaff 87 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away January 16, 2022 at Sienna Skilled Care. He was born May 7, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Jesse and Mary (Slager) Bickerstaff. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Lynn Orban and sister, Virginia Komestakes. He attended the Wintersville Public Schools and graduated from Wintersville High School in 1952. He was inducted into the Army following graduation. He was a...

Marty Dean Wright, 63, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away January 14, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born December 27, 1958 in Hundred, West Virginia. Marty was the son of the late Arnold and Evelyn (Baker) Wright. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Christina “Nikki” Wright and sister, Janet. Marty is survived by his sons, Josh (Tiffani) Wright and Aaron Wright; his brothers, Brian (Cindy) and Christopher; his sister, Brenda; and his...

Anthony “Tony” Nicosia, 75, passed away January 13, 2022, in Steubenville, Ohio, surrounded by his family. He was born July 10, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio. The son of the late Thomas and Blanche (Cresta) Necosia. In addition to his parents, Anthony is preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Samuel, and Frank; and his sisters, Connie Nicosia, Rosalie Brown, Anna Mohn, and Phyllis Collins. Tony was a laborer in Local #809, Lance Cramer Reclamation, and was also in UMWA working...