Obituaries

Apr 3, 2023

Judith Ann Search, 77, of East Springfield, Ohio, was called home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023. She was born on March 8, 1946, in Toronto, Ohio, to the late Robert and Ruth (Hummel) McLamara. In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Renee Butler.

Judy was...

Apr 1, 2023

Connie Sue Piper 64 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away April 1, 2023 at her home.

She was born August 10, 1958 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Tyrone and Erma (Lucas) Clark. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Piper; brother, Andy Clark.

Connie loved music...

Apr 1, 2023

David G. Alvis 70 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on April 1, 2023 at Valley Hospice Care Center after a long battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Alvis; mother, Inez (Furbay) Alvis, his loving wife, Patricia (Bell) Alvis; sister, Janet "Susie" Akins.

David was an over the road truck...

Mar 31, 2023

Shirley A. (Byers) Albert passed away on March 31, 2023. She was born in Hopedale Ohio, on October 12, 1934. A daughter of the late Donald Edward Byers and Florence Matilda (Gilbert) Byers. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Henri O. Albert.

She is survived by her son, James W....

Mar 31, 2023

Larry D. Dennis, 77, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on March 31, 2023. He was born on December 14, 1945, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Ernest and Evelyn (Palmer) Dennis. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his son, Lonnie Blakeman; his brother, Earl Dennis; and his granddaughter, Dakota Dennis.

Larry honored...

Mar 30, 2023

Diana Lynn Shank, 56, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on March 30, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1967, in Steubenville, Ohio to Sue (Furbee) Hackathorn and the late Donald Casey. In addition to her father, Diana is preceded in death by her brother, Donald George Casey II; her step-father, David Butch Hackathorn; and her grandmother, Louise Furbee....

Mar 21, 2023

Marguerite "Peg" Taylor, 97, of Toronto, OH, passed away March 21, 2023 at Sienna Skilled, Wintersville.

She was born October 12, 1925 in Toronto, OH, a daughter of the late Clarence and Wilma (Thompson) Clark.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carl D. Taylor; brother, James Clark; and...

Mar 19, 2023

Gladys Brady-Martin 83 of Mingo Jct., Ohio passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Valley Hospice Care Center, Steubenville. She was born February 8, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles "Joe" and Isabelle (Thompson) Bukoffsky. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Belinda Riendeau; sister, Verna Reed; brother, Charles...

Mar 15, 2023

Karen S. Taylor, 74, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on March 15, 2023. She was born on June 3, 1948, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Alice (Standiford) Routzon.

Karen was a school teacher at Springfield High School for 15 years until she transferred to teach at Edison High School for 16 years where she...

Mar 14, 2023

Howard E. DeNoon, 84, passed away on March 14, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1938, in Brush Creek, Ohio, to the late George and Bertha (Dowdell) DeNoon. In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his son, Scott DeNoon; his granddaughter, Chelsea Kerner; his companion, Marilyn George; his brothers, Fred, Bill, and Carl DeNoon;...

Mar 5, 2023

Marjorie Ellen Beebe, 97, passed away on March 5, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1925, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, to the late Robert R. and Callie (Waud) McConnell. In addition to her parents, Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Clyde R. Beebe, her sister, Maxine Townsend two grandchildren; and her one great...

Mar 4, 2023

On March 4, 2023, Edith Lynn Kettlewell, 76, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.  A lifelong Ohio resident, she had recently relocated to Florida to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren.

She was born July 26, 1946, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Burns) Smuck.

Mar 4, 2023

Anna Rose Luparello 97, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Trinity Medical Center West.

She was born December 26, 1925 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Patsy and Leona Dettorre. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Anthony Luparello; brothers, George, Frank, Jule Dettorre...

Mar 3, 2023

Edna Sharp 93 of Richmond, Ohio passed away March 3, 2023 at Gables Care Center.

She was born April 7, 1929 in Cumberland, Maryland a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Kyle) Hawkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Sharp; grandsons, Mark Adam Moore and infant grandson,...

Mar 3, 2023

Richard Lee Richey, 92, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on March 3, 2023. He was born on May 14, 1930, to the late Wiley and Edna Richey.

He is survived by his wife Sandie (Leas) Richey; his niece Milissa Leas; his nephew, Brad Leas; and his great nephews, Jordan Allen, Demetrius Leas, and Trevor Leas.

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Mar 2, 2023

Dolores "Peaches" Leas, 94, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on March 2, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1928, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Harry J. and Verna (Stills) Vankirk. In addition to her parents, Dolores is preceded in death by her husband, A. Dale Leas; her son, Gary D. Leas; her sisters, Dorothy Medley, Barbara Morris,...

Feb 27, 2023

Ruby Bell (Grammy Bell), 96, of Wintersville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born on September 19, 1926, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Howard I. and Doris (Yates) Shumard. In addition to her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Ellsworth R. Bell;...

Feb 24, 2023

Robert "Bob" A. Leonard Sr., 84, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on February 24, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1938, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Frank and Opal (Moch) Leonard. In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his son, Robert "Bob" Leonard Jr.

Bob was an active member at the...

Feb 23, 2023

Terry L. Baker, 79, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on February 23, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1943, in Bergholz, Ohio, to the late George C. and May (Webb) Baker. In addition to his parents, Terry is preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly Jo Baker; and his brothers, Tony and Ronald Baker.

He is...

Feb 19, 2023

Thomas R. Wedlake Sr. Was born to Clyde and Ruth Wedlake (Frye) on June 15, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio.  He spent his whole life in Wintersville, Ohio. He was a huge Nascar fan.  He also enjoyed playing the drums, bowling, and watching the Steelers.  Tom was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter in law Jamie Wedlake.  He...