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Mary Lou Ellen Wrikeman
Dec 13, 2025
Mary Lou Ellen Wrikeman, 81, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on December 13, 2025. She was born on August 16, 1944, in Germano, Ohio, to the late John and Amanda (Burch) Wrikeman. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her son, Gene Lewis.
She is survived by her daughters, Lenore (Adam) Simpson, Thersa...
Karen E Carpenter
Dec 10, 2025
Karen E. Carpenter, 78, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Harry and Virginia (Morrow) Carpenter. In addition to her parents, Karen is preceded in death by her siblings.
She is survived by her daughter, Deana (Anthony Skariot) Carpenter; her sister, Donna...
Samuel C Freshour
Dec 9, 2025
Samuel C. Freshour passed away at home on Dec.9. Born in Paris PA, he was the son of Samuel L. and Lucille Freshour. Sam was a USAF veteran (Vietnam) and a retired machinist from Weirton Steel. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruth, daughters Deborah (Don) Bickerstaff of Bloomindale, OH and Jean (Lennert) Versteeg of Bethlehem...
Carolyn L Ross
Dec 6, 2025
Carolyn L. Ross, 81, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1944, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Earl and Pauline (Simeral) Randolph. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph J. Ross Jr.; and her brothers, Harold and Wayne Randolph.
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Danny "Chico" Russell Sr.
Dec 6, 2025
Danny "Chico" Russell Sr., 69, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on December 6, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1956, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Edward L. Russell Sr. and Lucille S. (Strazinski) Giboney.
Danny is survived by his children, Danny (Brenda) Russell Jr., Katrina Mitchell, and Melissa Moody; his brothers, David and Lee Russell;...
Charles Leonard Boyer Sr.
Dec 1, 2025
Charles Leonard Boyer Sr., 84, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1941, in New Cumberland, WV, to the late James and Anna (Cooper) Boyer. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his infant brother, James Boyer; his brothers, Ray "Bill", James "Bus",...
Blaine Newburn
Nov 30, 2025
Blaine Newburn, 90, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on November 30, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1935, in Unionport, Ohio, to the late William and Dorothy (Peterson) Newburn. In addition to his parents, Blaine is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel (Hamilton) Newburn; his daughter, Karen Newburn; and his brothers, Fred and Harold Newburn.
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Larry Trushel
Nov 25, 2025
Larry Trushel, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away after a short battle with dementia. Larry was a proud family man and father to Lisa (Jeffrey), Lori (JB), Brian (Reena), and Holly (Nicholas), and a loving Pap to seven wonderful grandchildren. He was Uncle Larry to several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Jr.; his...
Shawn Jolene Castner
Nov 25, 2025
Shawn Jolene Castner, 66, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on November 25, 2025. She was born on September 7, 1959, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the late Zane and Edna (Rager) Kennedy. In addition to her parents, Shawn is preceded in death by her siblings.
She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Castner; her sons, Zane and...
Allen Beadnell
Nov 22, 2025
Richard Allen Beadnell, 65, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1960, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Homer and Marsha (Wells) Beadnell.
In addition to his parents, Allen is survived by his loving wife, Tammy (Leek) Beadnell; his son, Brady Allen Beadnell; and his sisters, Charlene Eish and...
Gregory Sivets
Nov 20, 2025
Gregory Raymond Sivets, 53, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly from an underlying medical issue on November 20, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1972, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Mary (Miller) Sivets and the late Larry R. Sivets. In addition to his father, Greg is preceded in death by his son, Tyler Sivets.
He was a...
Betty R. Kavanagh
Nov 19, 2025
Betty R. Kavanagh, 82, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on November 19, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1942, in Logan, WV, to the late Sonny and Zelda Gore. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Kavanagh Sr.; and her siblings, Joe and Louann Gore.
Betty was a longtime...
Jacqueline Grace Wheaton
Nov 18, 2025
Jacqueline Grace Wheaton, 84, passed away on November 18, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1941, in New York, NY, to the late Rosario and Sylvia (Mayko) Tornatore. In addition to her parents, Jacqueline is preceded in death by her daughter, Kelley Wheaton.
She is survived by her husband, Clarke Wheaton; her daughters, Stephanie (Michael) Love...
Gary W. Rostic
Nov 15, 2025
Gary W. Rostic, 84, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on November 15, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Walter and Mildred Rostic.
He is survived by his son, Gary Rostic; his grandchildren, Daryn, Alayna, and Sam Rostic; and his companion, Chirstine Sommers.
The family would like to...
James "Jim" Bane
Nov 15, 2025
James "Jim" Richard Bane, 62, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on November 15, 2025. Born on November 15, 1963, in Weirton, WV, Jim left this world on his birthday while doing what he loved most—spending time with his family and watching football. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Joanne (Bonacci) Bane; his daughter, Alicia Bane;...
Harold A. Skeeles
Nov 13, 2025
Harold A. Skeeles was born on January 20,1932, in Toronto, Ohio to Albert V. and Mary F. Skeeles. He passed away in Acworth, Georgia on Wednesday, November 13, 2025.
Harold attended East Springfield Methodist Church and graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1950. That year, Harold began his job at Weirton Steel, entered military service, and served...
Teresa Lynn Heiss
Nov 13, 2025
Teresa Lynn Waggoner Heiss, 71, of Toronto, Ohio passed away peacefully November 13, 2025.
She was born September 7, 1954 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Glenn and Dorothy (Reed) Waggoner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Lavonne (Marvin) Morrison.
To know Teresa was...
Jo Sana Maul
Oct 29, 2025
Jo Sana Maul, 73, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Jo Sana was born on July 1, 1952, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Ernest and Virginia Rensi. She is preceded in death by her brother, James Rensi, a foster brother, Ralph Hennis, and daughter-in-law, Miranda Dennison.
Jo...
Nancy J. Kempf
Oct 29, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Nancy J. (Bonam) Kempf.
Nancy passed October 29, 2025, at Carriage Inn of Steubenville, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on March 8, 1940, to Joseph Bonam and Bette May (Fox) Bonam.
Nancy is survived by her brother, James...
Harry Howard Brennan
Oct 29, 2025
Harry Howard Brennan, 60, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2025. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late James and Saundra (Harmon) Brennan.
Harry had a passion for working with his hands and took great pride in his craft as a drywall expert. He loved the satisfaction of a job well done and...
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