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William Franklin Mays

William Franklin Mays

Jan 18, 2026

William Frank Mays, 82, of Hopedale, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Born on August 10, 1943, in Charleston, WV, Frank was the son of the late Paul and Charlotte (Schwartz) Mays. He was a proud graduate of Ripley High School, Class of 1961, where he met his late wife, Diann (Lanham) Mays. Following his education and football...

H. Lee Kinney

H. Lee Kinney

Jan 15, 2026

H. Lee Kinney 85, of Wintersville, Oh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 15, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born August 11, 1940 in Florence, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Harold W. and Mildred C. (McNinch) Kinney.

Lee graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1958 and attended Kent State University in 1959. Lee...

Terry L Young

Terry L Young

Jan 15, 2026

Terry L. Young, 80, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Frank and Sarah (Kempton) Young. In addition to his parents, Terry is preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd, Paul, Ralph, and Charles Young; and his sister, Jean Deavers.

Terry was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and was...

Reverend Jeffrey M. Proya Sr.

Reverend Jeffrey M. Proya Sr.

Jan 14, 2026

Reverend Jeffrey M. Proya, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1954, in Beaver Falls, PA. Jeff devoted more than 35 years of his life to serving others as a Methodist minister. His faith, compassion, and steady presence touched countless lives and communities throughout his ministry.

Jeff found great joy in...

Karree L. Bee

Karree L. Bee

Jan 10, 2026

Karree L. Bee, 55, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at Valley Hospice. She was born on August 13, 1970, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Hiley and Patricia (Benos) Bee.

Karree is survived by her many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In honor of Karree’s wishes, there will be no services held.

Special thanks to Valley Hospice for their...

Winifred "Sis" Stine

Winifred "Sis" Stine

Jan 10, 2026

Winifred “Sis” Stine, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 83.Sis was born on January 12, 1942. She graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1960 and shortly after married the love of her life, Howard Stine, on June 16, 1960. Together they built a beautiful life centered on...

Debra Ann Hatfield

Debra Ann Hatfield

Jan 8, 2026

Debra Ann (Kugler) Hatfield passed away Thursday January 8, 2026. With her daughter Connie and niece Tiffinie by her side.

Debra (Debbie) was born on April 8th, 1956, in Martins Ferry Ohio to John F. Kugler and Donna M. (Clark) Kugler and resided in Wintersville with her long-time companion Cody Hubbs.

She had two children, Jason Kugler (resided with her in Wintersville)...

Royanne Miller

Royanne Miller

Jan 2, 2026

Royanne Miller, age 74, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on 1/2/26. She was born November 28, 1951 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late LeRoy and Mary (Turk) Dello.

She was an avid knitter, sharing gifts and teaching others, a frequent reader of mysteries, and enjoyed time spent with the women of First Westminster Presbyterian Church, among others.

Royanne is...

Cody Lee Hanlin

Cody Lee Hanlin

Dec 27, 2025

Cody Lee Hanlin, 32, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1993, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Randall “Randy” (Jeanne) Hanlin and Michelle “Shelly” A. (Companion; Tom Needham) Sabatino. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Phillip and Margaret Sabatino; Paternal grandparents, Dave and Ellen Hunt and Eugene and Ruth...

Mary Lou Ellen Wrikeman

Mary Lou Ellen Wrikeman

Dec 13, 2025

Mary Lou Ellen Wrikeman, 81, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on December 13, 2025. She was born on August 16, 1944, in Germano, Ohio, to the late John and Amanda (Burch) Wrikeman. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her son, Gene Lewis.

She is survived by her daughters, Lenore (Adam) Simpson, Thersa...

Karen E Carpenter

Karen E Carpenter

Dec 10, 2025

Karen E. Carpenter, 78, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Harry and Virginia (Morrow) Carpenter. In addition to her parents, Karen is preceded in death by her siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Deana (Anthony Skariot) Carpenter; her sister, Donna...

Samuel C Freshour

Samuel C Freshour

Dec 9, 2025

Samuel C. Freshour passed away at home on Dec.9.  Born in Paris PA, he was the son of Samuel L. and Lucille Freshour.  Sam was a USAF veteran (Vietnam) and a retired machinist from Weirton Steel.  He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruth, daughters Deborah (Don) Bickerstaff of Bloomindale, OH and Jean (Lennert) Versteeg of Bethlehem...

Carolyn L Ross

Carolyn L Ross

Dec 6, 2025

Carolyn L. Ross, 81, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1944, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Earl and Pauline (Simeral) Randolph. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph J. Ross Jr.; and her brothers, Harold and Wayne Randolph.

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Danny "Chico" Russell Sr.

Danny "Chico" Russell Sr.

Dec 6, 2025

Danny "Chico" Russell Sr., 69, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on December 6, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1956, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Edward L. Russell Sr. and Lucille S. (Strazinski) Giboney.

Danny is survived by his children, Danny (Brenda) Russell Jr., Katrina Mitchell, and Melissa Moody; his brothers, David and Lee Russell;...

Charles Leonard Boyer Sr.

Charles Leonard Boyer Sr.

Dec 1, 2025

Charles Leonard Boyer Sr., 84, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1941, in New Cumberland, WV, to the late James and Anna (Cooper) Boyer. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his infant brother, James Boyer; his brothers, Ray "Bill", James "Bus",...

Blaine Newburn

Blaine Newburn

Nov 30, 2025

Blaine Newburn, 90, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on November 30, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1935, in Unionport, Ohio, to the late William and Dorothy (Peterson) Newburn. In addition to his parents, Blaine is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel (Hamilton) Newburn; his daughter, Karen Newburn; and his brothers, Fred and Harold Newburn.

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Larry Trushel

Larry Trushel

Nov 25, 2025

Larry Trushel, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away after a short battle with dementia. Larry was a proud family man and father to Lisa (Jeffrey), Lori (JB), Brian (Reena), and Holly (Nicholas), and a loving Pap to seven wonderful grandchildren. He was Uncle Larry to several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Jr.; his...

Shawn Jolene Castner

Shawn Jolene Castner

Nov 25, 2025

Shawn Jolene Castner, 66, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on November 25, 2025. She was born on September 7, 1959, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the late Zane and Edna (Rager) Kennedy. In addition to her parents, Shawn is preceded in death by her siblings.

She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Castner; her sons, Zane and...

Allen Beadnell

Allen Beadnell

Nov 22, 2025

Richard Allen Beadnell, 65, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1960, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Homer and Marsha (Wells) Beadnell.

In addition to his parents, Allen is survived by his loving wife, Tammy (Leek) Beadnell; his son, Brady Allen Beadnell; and his sisters, Charlene Eish and...

Gregory Sivets

Gregory Sivets

Nov 20, 2025

Gregory Raymond Sivets, 53, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly from an underlying medical issue on November 20, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1972, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Mary (Miller) Sivets and the late Larry R. Sivets. In addition to his father, Greg is preceded in death by his son, Tyler Sivets.

He was a...

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