Obituaries

Dec 9, 2022

Phylis J. Yator 90 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away December 9, 2022 at Weirton Medical Center.

She was born January 6, 1932 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Jess and Mary (Tittle) Morris. In addition to her parent's she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Yator, Sr.; son, Tom Palmer; daughter, Cathy Jones....

Dec 3, 2022

John Paul Slater, 78, passed away on December 3, 2022. He was born on April 28, 1944, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late William and Ethel Slater. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his son, Andy Paul Slater; his brother, Lee Slater; and his sister, Judy Huff.

He was a member...

Dec 1, 2022

James Allen McKee (Little Hootie), 49, of Hammondsville, Ohio passed away December 1, 2022 at his home. He was born March 25, 1973 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of James and Donna (Hess) McKee.

He always enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. Jamie loved his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy (Downen) McKee;...

Nov 30, 2022

Loretta Richardson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the Meadows of Cadiz. She was born in New Martinsville, West Virginia, on August 19, 1939, to Walter and Mary Howell Buck Thompson. She and her mom were best friends and loved each other dearly. Now they are together again.

Loretta was a lifelong member of...

Nov 26, 2022

Gary Blackburn (82) of Bloomingdale Ohio went to be with the Lord on Saturday November 26, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Blackburn.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, JoAnn Blackburn, his son Kevin (Tammy)Mills, daughter Kelly (Rob)Hammerton, daughter Katina (Doug)Campbell, 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and sister Elaine Marker....

Nov 26, 2022

Gloria Lipan 92 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at her home. She was born May 29, 1930 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late William Hanrahan and Mary Peck. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Lipan; son, Larry Lipan.

Gloria was a fan...

Nov 24, 2022

Neva Mae Zinda 87 of Amsterdam, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 24, 2022. She was born January 31, 1935 in Carrollton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard and Nina (Ray) Moreland. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Paul Zinda, Sr.; granddaughter, Chelsea Zinda; siblings,...

Nov 23, 2022

Michael Joseph Goski, 32, passed away on November 23, 2022. He was born on March 9, 1990 in Steubenville, Ohio, to Vincent 'Poe' Goski and Veronica 'Bunny' (Striker) Talkington. Michael is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Fred and Jewel Sable of Dillonvale, OH, Carl and Ethel (Tice) Nelson of Irondale, OH, Harry and Edna (Shannon) Striker of...

Nov 20, 2022

Wilbert Edward Byers, 89, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Trinity West Medical Center, surrounded by family. He was born on February 10, 1933, in Fly, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Leona (Ritchie) Byers. In addition to his parents, Wilbert is preceded in death by his brother, Mearl Byers.

He...

Nov 12, 2022

Frank Harris, 86, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1935, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to the late Curtis and Helen (Aegan) Harris. In addition to his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Harris; his son, Bart Harris; his brother, Fred Harris; his sister, Joan Copeland; and...

Nov 10, 2022

Betty W. Mazur, 87, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away on November 10, 2022. She was born on March 3, 1935 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late James and Goldie (Fulkineer) Renforth. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Joseph Mazur Sr.; her two grandchildren; and her brothers, William and Robert Renforth....

Nov 8, 2022

Tina Marie Reed Clutter, 57, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on November 8, 2022. She was born on June 12, 1965 in Steubenville, Ohio, to William and Tinnie (Argano) Reed. Tina was a member of the Hope Community Christian Church in Steubenville, Ohio. Tina is preceded in death by her brothers, William "Bill" and Joseph Reed.

In...

Nov 7, 2022

Donna Jean Blake, 92, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on November 7, 2022. She was born on January 30, 1930 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to the late Everett and Alice (Lucas) Black. In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Blake; her grandson, Brent Myers; her grandmother, who raised her, Alyce Boyd...

Nov 6, 2022

Patricia Ann Eynon 86 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away November 6, 2022 at the Villa Vista. She was born September 14, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late John and Yolanda (DiSimone) Valerio. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Eynon; brother, John Valerio; half brother, James Cassidy; sister, Lucy...

Nov 3, 2022

Dinah Lee Keyser fell asleep before the return of our Lord on Thursday November 3rd, 2022. She was born July 6th, 1952 to the late Norman and Helen McDiffitt of Brilliant, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband Samuel Keyser; her sons Norman (Sandra) Keyser and Sammy Keyser; daughter Hannah McLaughlin (William) and late daughter Jessica Keyser; grandchildren;...

Oct 24, 2022

Elaine Hutton, 80, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on October 24, 2022. She was born on May 12, 1942 to the late Leland and Virginia (Roseberry) Campbell. In addition to her parents, Elaine is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Rose DiMichele; and her brother, William Campbell.

She graduated from Toronto High School, class of 1960,...

Oct 19, 2022

Cathy Jane Cheripko, 70, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2022. She was born on November 22, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late

Argel and Nellie (Vinburg) Oldaker. In addition to her parents, Cathy is preceded in death by her sisters, Susan (Dave) Maple and Darlene Hennis; and her brother, Mike Oldaker.

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Oct 19, 2022

Charles "Sonny" Shoe, 85, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2022. He was born on January 22, 1937, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Gertrute (Rich) Crook.

Sonny was the pastor at Rosemont Chapel in Wintersville for 40 years and a member of the Carpenters Local 186 for over 50 years.

He is...

Oct 13, 2022

Donald N. Ogrizovich 80, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away October 13, 2022 at his home. He was born October 25, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio a beloved son of Nicholas and Sophie Ogrizovich.

He is survived by his life partner, soulmate, and companion, Kim Male; close friends, Deb Fabian and Mia Blanchard-Reed; brother, Nick Ogrizovich; cousins, Joann, Donna,...

Oct 11, 2022

Marcella "Marcie" J. Eiler, 69, of Richmond, Ohio passed away on October 11, 2022. She was born on June 8, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Lynwood and Elsie (Strupe) Zook. In addition to her parents, Marcie is preceded in death by her brother, James Pittman of Richmond, OH; and her grandson, Ezekiel Stiles.

Marcie was...