Obituaries

Feb 23, 2024

Stephen Lee Hanchin 65, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away February 23, 2024, at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. He was born November 13, 1958, in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Stephen Francis and Shirley (Bowersock) Hanchin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stanton Hanchin and nephew, Stanton Hanchin II.

He...

Feb 18, 2024

Patricia A. Bee, 78, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on February 18, 2024. She was born in Tampa, Florida, on October 1, 1945, to the late Steve and Lenora (Padgett) Benos. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Hiley Bee; and her brother, Steve Benos Jr.

Patricia worked at Weirton-Steel for...

Feb 8, 2024

Edwin "Eddie" Mercer, 81, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, at Weirton Medical Center. Ed was born on October 17, 1942, the son of the late Lowell and Pauline Mercer. In addition to his parents, Eddie is preceded in death by his brother, Larry (Carolyn) Mercer.

Eddie is survived by his wife of...

Feb 2, 2024

MaryLee Shoemaker 82 of Steubenville, Ohio peacefully passed away on February 2, 2024. She was the daughter of the late William and MaryJane (Price) Brown. MaryLee was born on May 3, 1941. She graduated from Wintersville High School in 1959. MaryLee was happily married to the late Bob Shoemaker for 40 years. MaryLee worked in the Kroger's bakery for...

Jan 25, 2024

Michelle Bernice Herron, 37, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away on January 25, 2024. She was born on October 1, 1986, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Joseph Herron and the late Mary Jo Herron.

Michele was currently employed by Start LLC.

In addition to her father, Michelle is survived by her brother, John Paul Herron.

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Jan 23, 2024

Paul E. Fundersol III, 68, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on January 23, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1955, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, to the late Paul and Iva (Lewis) Fundersol Jr. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Jane Ann Fundersol.

Paul was a U.S. Navy Veteran....

Jan 13, 2024

Mary Joann Johnson, 88, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2024. She was born on March 10, 1935, in Amsterdam, Ohio, to the late Samuel and Martha (Chastain) Allen. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, George Johnson; son, Sam Johnson, and mother, Molly Jackson.

Mary was a member...

Jan 12, 2024

Mary Jo Herron, 73, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away on January 12, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Harland Delaney and Fayetta Tingler.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Herron; her son, John Paul Herron; and her daughter, Michelle Herron.

In honor of Mary's wishes, there...

Jan 11, 2024

Mark L. Buckmaster, 67, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on January 11, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1956, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Lloyd and Velva (Applegarth)  Buckmaster. In addition to his parents, Mark is preceded in death by his sister, Jill R. Buckmaster.

He is survived by his brother, David Buckmaster; his sisters,...

Jan 5, 2024

Mona Lou Chandler, 83, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on January 5, 2024. She was born on July 14, 1940, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Harry and Dorothy (Rairigh) Clark. In addition to her parents, Mona Lou is preceded in death by her husband, Lowell E. Chandler; her daughter, Valerie Donohue; her brother, Harry J. Clark; and her...

Jan 3, 2024

Helen M. Hoobler, 95, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on January 3, 2024. She was born on May 6, 1928, in Alikanna, Ohio, to the late Richard and Mary (Williams) Myers. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Bud" Hoobler; her son, Timothy Hoobler; and her 13 siblings.

Helen was...

Dec 31, 2023

Nicola "Nick" D'Ulisse, 93, of Follansbee, West Virginia, passed away on December 31, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1930, in Follansbee, West Virginia, to the late Guiseppe and Adele (Fonti) D'Ulisse. In addition to his parents, Nick is preceded in death by his wife, Anita D'Ulisse; his brother, Anthony D'Ulisse; and his sister, Gena Ruggieri.

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Dec 30, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Keith Workman, 52, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on December 30, 2023. He was born on February 11, 1971, in Alexandria, Virginia, to Patricia (Reed) Workman-Eshbaugh and the late Terry S. Workman Sr.

In addition to his mother, Ron is survived by his son, Logan Workman; his daughter, Charity McDaniel; his significant other, Samantha Monroe;...

Dec 29, 2023

Deborah Sue Thompson, 69, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on December 29, 2023. She was born on March 22, 1954, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Connie and Lulla (Ault) Wayne. In addition to her parents, Deborah is preceded in death by her infant sons, Russell Paul and John Paul Thompson; and her son-in-law, Mike Cunningham.

Deborah...

Dec 29, 2023

Keith Edward Hennis, 69, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on December 29, 2023. He was born on May 2, 1954, in Canton, Ohio, to Donna (Maffitt) Hennis and the late William Hennis. In addition to his father, Keith is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Fred Newburn.

Keith worked for 30+ years at Wheeling-Pitt Steel in Mingo...

Dec 27, 2023

Sandra Kay Griffith, 65, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away on December 27, 2023. She was born on September 29, 1958, to the late Noah Boggess and Lana Turley. In addition to her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by her brothers, Jeffrey and Dale Boggess; and her sister, Debra Davidson.

Sandra is survived by her husband, David...

Dec 26, 2023

Ruth D. Dougherty, 88, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on December 26, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1935, in Richmond, Ohio, to the late Harry "Had" and Florence (Marker) Milewsky. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Dougherty; her brothers, Edward, Donald, Harry, George, Joseph, and Ralph; and her...

Dec 23, 2023

Michael Aaron Everhart, 35, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on December 23, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1988, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Daniel and Jacelyn "Jackie" (Calvarese) Everhart.

Michael worked for Lewis Construction and Penn Line Tree Service for many years. He played baseball, loved going fishing/hunting, and riding dirt bikes.

In addition...

Dec 21, 2023

Ann Elizabeth Valentine, 88, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on December 21, 2023. She was born on November 25, 1935, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Rose (Bowen) Bly. In addition to her parents, Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore Valentine; her infant son, Todd Reed; and her siblings, Bruce Bly, Richard Bly, and...

Dec 12, 2023

Francis E. "Buzz" Elliott, 84, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on December 12, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1939, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Charles Elliott and Helen (Shook) Capen. In addition to his parents, Francis is preceded in death by his son, Richard Elliott; his brothers, Gibby, Jr, and Gary Elliott; and his sisters, Sis...