Obituaries

Aug 31, 2024

Edgar Earl Lucas, Sr., 84, of Richmond, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was known to family and friends as "Big Ed" and "B", Gramps to his grandkids.

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Aug 29, 2024

Gregory Richard Besozzi, 76, passed away August 29, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1947, in Lansing, Ohio, to the late Archie and Anne (Kusic) Besozzi.

Greg was a 1965 graduate of Bridgeport High School and a 1970 graduate from Ohio Northern University. He served as an English teacher and administrator in the Harrison Hills School...

Aug 23, 2024

Cindy Nelson, 67, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away August 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1957 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of John F. and Donna M. (Clark) Kugler. She is preceded in death by her father, John; brothers, Johnny Lee and Billy Jo Kugler; sister, Louann McElwain, nephew, Leo...

Aug 22, 2024

Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Mader, 65, of Amsterdam, OH passed away on August 22, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West ER. He was born in Steubenville, OH to the late Frank and Virgie Mader.

Jeff was a 1977 Springfield High School graduate where his quick wit and hilarious come backs keeping his classmates in stitches and smiles. Jeff...

Aug 17, 2024

Debbie Clevenger Garnek, 61, of East Springfield, Ohio passed away August 17, 2024 at Carroll Healthcare Center. She was born November 13, 1962 in Phoenix, AZ a daughter of Rodney Clee and Carol Lee (Burge) Clevenger. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Asher and a sister, Cherry Ann.

Debbie loved her family and her Indian...

Aug 17, 2024

Sara Swearingen, 81, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away on August 17, 2024 at Sienna Skilled Care, Wintersville. She was born March 30, 1943 in Bloomingdale, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Phillips) Newburn. In addition to her parent's she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald "Doc" Swearingen; sisters, Dorothy Pauline Siragusano, and Carolyn Brown;...

Aug 17, 2024

William "Bill"  Emerson Reed, 97, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Valley Hospice Liza's Place Care Center South in Wheeling, West Virginia on August, 17, 2024. He was blessed to be surrounded by a constant presence of family in his last few weeks of life.

Bill, also affectionately known as "Spoonhead" (a nickname bestowed upon him...

Aug 14, 2024

Fredward C. Berryman, 53, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away from a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He was born on October 18, 1970, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Charlotte (Grant) Berryman and the late Fred Berryman. In addition to his father, Fred is preceded in death by his daughter, Tabatha Berryman.

He was a 1989 graduate...

Aug 11, 2024

Herbert C. Tennant Jr., 77, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2024. He was born on June 29, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Betty (Pellet) Tennant. In addition to his parents, Herbert is preceded in death by his nephew, Fred.

Herbert was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was involved in...

Aug 7, 2024

Carol M. Boyer, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away August 7, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1946 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Harley Earl and Pauline Victoria (Smith) Koon. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray William Boyer; several brothers and a sister.

Aug 6, 2024

Jana Lashon Pizzo, 51, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on August 6, 2024. She was born on December 15, 1972, in Baytown, Texas, to the late Mack and Cheryl (Owens) Muirhead. In addition to her parents, Jana is preceded in death by her husband, James Pizzo.

Jana is a member at the New Life Pentecostal Church in...

Aug 3, 2024

Janet I. Lemasters, 76 of Toronto, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Villa Vista, Steubenville. She was born December 8, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio daughter of the late Linwood and Elsie (Strupe) Zook. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Pittman and a sister, Marcie Eiler.

She...

Jul 13, 2024

Marion O. Francis, 80, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away on July 13, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1944 in Broadacre, Ohio a son of the late Sylvester and Gladys (Bake) Francis. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Dana.

Marion graduated from Jefferson Union High School in...

Jul 3, 2024

Harold Twaddle, 92, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on July 3, 2024, at Aultman Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1932, to the late Grace and Norman Twaddle. In addition to his parents, Harold is preceded in death by his twin brother who passed when he was one, Herman Twaddle; his brothers, Arnold and...

Jul 1, 2024

Wendell Eugene Brown of Richmond, OH, formerly of Rush Run, passed away July 1, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1951, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Wendell and Mable (McKelvey) Brown. In addition to his parents, Eugene is preceded in death by his sisters, Sandy Brown and Vicky Brown (Dan Smith), and brother Paul Skaggs; a...

Jun 27, 2024

Cheryl "Cherie" Ann Shepherd, 80, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on June 27, 2024. She was born on November 11, 1943, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late James and Evelyn (Carter) Novington. In addition to her parents, Cheryl is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Dominic Shepherd.

Cheryl loved playing cards and was involved in a...

Jun 21, 2024

Marlene Kathryn Bower 69, went home to the Lord on June 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. A daughter of the late Ronald and Bessie (Mercer) Thompson, she was born on May 28, 1955 in Weirton, WV.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Tim Bower; sister, Barbara Martinez; brother...

Jun 19, 2024

Delores Sue "Micki" Crow 77, of Bergholz, Ohio passed away peacefully after a decade long battle with cancer on June 19, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born November 29, 1946 in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Atwell and Verne (Maple) Dillon. In addition to her parent's she was preceded...

Jun 13, 2024

Claudia Mae Rogers, 83, of Richmond, Ohio, went to be in the loving arms of her beloved husband, Ronald Rogers, on June 13, 2024. She was born on June 19, 1940, in Wintersville, Ohio, to the late Raymond and Wanda (Barnhart) Pool. In addition to her husband and parents, Claudia is preceded in death by her son, Edward Rogers;...

Jun 11, 2024

Janice Kay Striker, 59, of Richmond, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2024. She was born on February 18, 1965, to the late Paul R. Moody Sr. and Pauline (Bates) Moody. In addition to her parents, Janice is preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara and Sandra.

Janice loved her Lord, music,...