Obituaries

Aug 16, 2023

Selma Thomas, 97, of Elizabeth, PA, formerly of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on August 16, 2023. She was born April 20, 1926 in Mingo Jct., Ohio a daughter of the late Howard and Floy Dean (Earley) Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George A. Thomas; brother, Roy Jones; sisters, Betty Pesta...

Aug 15, 2023

Norma Chase, 63, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away on August 15, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center. She was born on April 16, 1960, in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harley Sr. and Joyce (Pisklo) Shannon. In addition to her parents, Norma is preceded in death by her sisters, Louise and Mary Ann; and her brothers, James and...

Aug 13, 2023

Thomas J. Scharfenberg, 79, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away on August 13, 2023. He was born on September 10, 1943, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Grafton and Anne (Wilson) Scharfenberg. In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Scharfenberg; and his sister, Dorothy Zipp.

He is survived by his wife...

Aug 11, 2023

Valaska Mae Wagner, 88, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1935, to the late Benjamin and Mabel (Whitcomb) Bowers. In addition to her parents, Valaska is preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria Jean Deck; and her brother, Harold Bowers.

Valaska loved to knit and decorate cakes in...

Aug 5, 2023

William J. "Bill" Sack, 70, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away on August 5, 2023. He was born on February 16, 1953, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late William F. and Evelyn (Lee) Sack. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his brother, Andy Sack.

Bill was an avid golfer. He worked for Voto...

Aug 2, 2023

Joel B. Marsh Jr., 59, of Mingo Junction, passed away August 2, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1964, in Akron, Ohio, to Joyce (Bedford) Marsh and the late Joel B. Marsh Sr. In addition to his father, Joel is preceded in death by his stepfather, Kenneth P. Kaine.

Joel graduated from Wintersville High School class...

Aug 2, 2023

Norma Jean Moore, 95, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away on August 2, 2023. She was born on February 8, 1928, in Toronto, Ohio, to the late Edward Craig and Lura (Slocum) Bates. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Glenn Moore; her stepfather, Walter Bates; and her brother, John Craig....

Aug 1, 2023

Evelyn Joyce Green, 81, of Hopedale, Ohio, passed away on August 1, 2023. She was born on July 10, 1942, in Toronto, Ohio, to the late James E. and Priscilla D. (Zook) Davis. In addition to her parents, Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Al Green; her son, John Hawkins; her daughters, Carolyn Anshutz and Sherri Jacobs;...

Jul 31, 2023

Bonnie Sue Koslik, 70, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away on July 31, 2023, at Valley Hospice Liza's Place. She was born on September 7, 1952, to the late George and Dorothy "Babe" Walsh. She is also preceded in death by her nephew, Patrick Lunsford.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Joseph R. Koslik Sr.; step sons,...

Jul 31, 2023

Frank Joseph Secosky Jr., 62, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on July 31, 2023. He was born on August 18, 1960, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Frank Joseph Secosky Sr. and Mary (Bianco) Secosky.

His grandson, Lennon, was the light of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and sitting outside on hot summer...

Jul 30, 2023

John "Scott" Ludwig, 74, of Carrollton, Ohio passed away on July 30, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, Canton after a brief illness. He was born June 29, 1949 in Canton, Ohio a son of the late John and Beatrice (Orr) Ludwig. Scott was a delivery driver for Smith Dairy.

Scott is survived by his wife, Jackie...

Jul 29, 2023

Robert N. Davis, 87, of Mingo Jct., Ohio passed away July 29, 2023 at the Laurels of Steubenville. He was born May 8, 1936 in Braddock, PA, a son of the late Richard and Rosemarie Davis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (Keeder) Davis and a son, Jason O. Davis. He...

Jul 29, 2023

Sarah A. Yeager, 73, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away July 29, 2023 at her home. She was born November 23, 1949 in Lumberton, NC, a daughter of the late Richard and Elsie (Wilson) Phillips. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Paul Yeager.

Sarah is survived by her children, Kenny...

Jul 26, 2023

Kathryn Elaine Marker passed peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 following a brief illness. Elaine was a devoted wife to her husband, Harry, and a kind & loving mom to her children and grandchildren. She lived a quiet life after Harry's passing in 2002, but her earlier years were more noteworthy.

Many people don't...

Jul 26, 2023

Michael W. Dubetz, 68, of East Springfield, Ohio passed away July 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 23, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Mike and Anna (Gubanez) Dubetz. In addition to his parents he was preceded by special friend, Edwin Williamson who was an inspiration to Mike....

Jul 24, 2023

Perry Albert Horkey, 73, has gone to be with his heavenly father on July 24, 2023.

Perry was a former resident of Amsterdam, Ohio. He was born to Albert and Sophia Horkey on September 28, 1949, in Steubenville, Ohio.

Survived by his loving wife Mary of 53 years, sons Scott (Misty) of Adena, Ohio, Cory...

Jul 16, 2023

Cleo Edward Burrows, Jr. 54 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away July 16, 2023 at his home. He was born November 30, 1968 in Charleston, WV a son of the late Cleo Edward and Eva Jean (Hill) Burrows. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Burrows. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan...

Jul 10, 2023

Shari Lynn Grimes-Smith, 62, of Wintersville, OH, passed away on July 10, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center.

She was born on January 30, 1961, a daughter of the late William and Janet (Vandeborne) Grimes.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, William Grimes, Jr. and sister, Tammy McFadden.

Jul 10, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Ann Noble, 64, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center. She was born on January 10, 1959, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Allan and Ruby (Sizemore) Moffat. In addition to her parents, Patty is preceded in death by her loving husband, Brent Lee Noble; and her son, Jeffery Noble.

Jul 9, 2023

Emma Jean Beavers, 87, residing at Sienna Nursing Home in Wintersville, Ohio formally of Council, North Carolina, passed away on July 9, 2023. Born February 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James Grady and Irene Collum. She was a retired nurse's aide and homemaker, who loved gardening and her dachshunds. She was preceded in death by...