Obituaries

Sep 8, 2023

Leonard C. (Lenny) Dye, 67, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on September 8, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1955, in Steubenville, Ohio. The son of the late Robert "Warner" and Lois (Kemp) Dye. In addition to his parents, Lenny is preceded in death by his two brothers, Bruce and Eric Dye.

Lenny was a 1974...

Sep 4, 2023

Vernon Eugene Smith Jr., 64, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Valley Hospice, Steubenville, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 11, 1956, in Steubenville, Ohio. A son of the late Vernon and Elizabeth (Rupert) Smith.

In addition to his parents, Vernon is preceded in death...

Aug 30, 2023

James "Jim" Wayne Watkins, 58, of Jewett, Ohio, passed away at home on August 30, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 1, 1965, in Weirton, West Virginia, to Willis "Skip" Watkins and the late Doris (Rogers) Watkins. In addition to his mother, Jim is preceded in death by his brothers, Kenny and David Watkins....

Aug 27, 2023

Mark Merrin, 72, of Richmond, Ohio passed away August 27, 2023, at UPMC Montifiore.

He was born on October 24, 1950, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Norman and Carla Merrin of Amsterdam, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his son Craig Merrin, mother and father Carla and Norman Merrin, brother-in-law Alan...

Aug 27, 2023

James W. Carducci, 91, of Unionport, Ohio, passed away on August 27, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1932, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Samuel and Elsie Carducci. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his brothers, Dominick, Frank, John, and Gilbert Carducci; and his sister, Alice Collins.

James was notoriously...

Aug 26, 2023

Laura Belle Snider ,90, of Hopedale, Ohio went home to be with her Blessed Lord on August 26, 2023. Born April 7, 1933 in Steubenville, Ohio. Laura was the daughter of the late William Benson and Ida May (Zook) Beckett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Snider; brother,...

Aug 23, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Janet Adams of Bloomingdale, OH. She died at age 85 on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Trinity West Hospice. Janet passed away with her daughter by her side after a battle with Dementia. Even up until the end of her battle she remained her sweet, kind, loving self that everybody knew...

Aug 20, 2023

Carolyn (Newburn) Brown, 89, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away at home on August 20, 2023. She was born on March 15, 1934, to the late William and Elizabeth Newburn. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Brown; her sister, Pauline (Newburn) Siragusano; and her brothers, Robert and Jim Newburn Sr.

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Aug 19, 2023

Michael Allen "Mike" Poe, 80, of Stratton, Ohio, passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 19, 2023, at the Carriage Inn in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born in Texas on August 13, 1943. The son of the late George Hampton Poe and Lorine Boyd (Poe) and Stepfather, David Boyd Sr. In addition to his parents, Mike...

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...