Obituaries

Aug 8, 2022

Patricia "Pat" M. Crowe, 67, passed away on August 8, 2022 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on December 9, 1954 to the late Thomas Clotfelter and Marie Yocum. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Glenn Clotfelter.

Patricia was a good cook, loved her coffee, animals, sitting by the...

Aug 3, 2022

Russell "Rusty" Hatcher, 70, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away with his family by his side on August 3, 2022. He was born on June 30, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Russell and Naomi (Rogers) Hatcher.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elizabeth (Hyde) Hatcher; his son, Christopher (Crystal) Hatcher; and 5 grandchildren....

Aug 3, 2022

Carole Kinney was born at home in Richmond, Ohio on January 2, 1947, and passed away on August 3, 2022, at the Carriage Inn in Steubenville, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Harold Walter and Mildred (McNinch) Kinney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard; an infant grandson, Harold; infant...

Jul 29, 2022

Eleanor Hanby Gache, 89, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA passed away Friday morning, July 29, 2022.

Eleanor was born the first child to the late J. Lawrence and Edith Seigworth Hanby. She was married to her high school sweetheart, John, for 65 years. Eleanor graduated from Garfield Business Institute in Pittsburgh, PA and was...

Jul 26, 2022

Your Hug Meant the World

Nobody else held me so tight

Or made me feel so right

No one's eyes shined so bright with love

As my mom, who is now high above.

-Tamsen Butler

The world lost a beloved wife and mother, Kathleen 'Kathy" Anderson who...

Jul 24, 2022

Alfred A. Prokop Sr., 83, of Steubenville passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022. Alfred retried from the Local 809 after over 30 years of service and enjoyed long drives, fishing and a good old Western movie. He will be dearly missed and always remembered. Alfred was preceded in death by his loving wife Judy, Father, Mike Prokop; Mother...

Jul 23, 2022

Rose Marie McConnell 86 of Richmond, Ohio passed away July 23, 2022 at Trinity Medical Center West. She was born December 12, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Felix and Hazel (Sheets) Agresta. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David McConnell, Sr.; brother, Felix Agresta, Jr.; step-mother, Rosalie Agresta....

Jul 8, 2022

Ida Frances Flenniken, 85, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, July 8, 2022, in Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville, with her family by her side.

Ida, a daughter of Rocco and Eliza (Settimio) June, was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on January 15, 1937; she grew up and attended schools in Follansbee, WV. On February 13, 1971, she married...

Jun 28, 2022

Donald R. Johnson, age 92, from East Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born in Steubenville on February 9, 1930, to the late Lyda and Harry Johnson of Amsterdam, Ohio.

Don and his wife, Elvada, owned and operated Johnson's Restaurant and Don's Bar & Grill, in...

Jun 22, 2022

Michelle Lucia Slates, 69, of Amsterdam, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on June 22, 2022. She was born on December 15, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Theodore Z. Kulin Sr. and Norma Jean (Cooper) Kulin. In addition to her parents, Michelle is preceded in death by her brother, John "Burt" Kulin.

Michelle lived her life to...

Jun 18, 2022

Shirley A. (Wiley) McCourt 85, of Bergholz, Ohio passed away June 18, 2022 at her home. She was born August 28, 1936 in Unionport, Ohio. A daughter of the late Oscar and Georgia Pauline (Ralston) Wiley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie McCourt whom she married May 29, 1952 and died...

Jun 15, 2022

Helen Hill, 92, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away on June 15, 2022. She was born on June 8, 1930 in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Edward Sloan and Carrie Cline. In addition to her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her step father, Earl Troutman, her brothers, Eddie Sloan, Ted Sloan, and Nick Minimier; her sisters, Peggy Hill,...

Jun 14, 2022

Barbara Clarke Whiteman, 84, of Wintersville, Ohio, previously from Warwood, West Virginia, passed away on June 14, 2022.  She was born on November 23, 1937 in Toronto, Ohio, to the late David J. Clarke and Irma G. (Blewitt) Clarke. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Clarke.

She is survived...

Jun 13, 2022

Isabell "Dickie" M. Gump, 93, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on June 13, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1928 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to the late Walter H. Hartmann Sr. and Emma (Brown) Hartmann. In addition to her parents, Isabell is preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Pie" D. Gump; and her brother, Walter Hartmann...

Jun 12, 2022

William Joseph Marietti, 63, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on June 12, 2022. He was born on November 25, 1958 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Dominic Marietti and Norma Jean (Miller) Marietti. In addition to his parents, William is preceded in death by his brother, James Marietti; his sister, Linda Marietti; his brother-in-laws, Dan Runt and Larry Runt;...

Jun 11, 2022

Iona Jean Cartia, 71, of Amsterdam, Ohio passed away on June 11, 2022. She was born on June 28, 1950 in Dennison, Ohio to the late Willard and Sarah (Dishong) Smith. In addition to her parents, Iona is preceded in death by her brother, Bill Smith.

She is survived by her son, George Cartia; her daughter, Rickey...

Jun 11, 2022

Herbert Douglas Barnette, 77 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away June 11, 2022 at the Country Club Manor, Steubenville. He was born November 4, 1944 in Birch River, WV, a son of the late Vaughn and Dorothy (Perkin) Barnette. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Barnette.

Doug was a Veteran...

Jun 2, 2022

Violet M. Joyce, 87, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on June 2, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1935 in Happy Adventure, Newfoundland, Canada, to the late Arthur J. Powell and Annie E. (Brown) Powell. In addition to her parents, Violet is preceded in death by her husband Walter T. Joyce; her son, Charles T. Joyce; her brother,...

Jun 1, 2022

Karen Sue Blevins, 66, of Hammondsville, Ohio, passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born on May 3, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Cliford Lemaster and Mary (Plavka) Lemaster.

Karen is survived by her husband, Charles Blevins; her brother, Rick Lemaster; and her sister, Judy Egan.

Friends will be received at the...

May 30, 2022

Martha E. (Walter) Rusnak

Martha E. Rusnak, 92, Wintersville, Ohio died Monday, MAY 30, 2022 at Carriage Inn. She was born in Uniontown, Belmont County, Ohio on FEB 22, 1930 to the late Emmett and Alice (Perkins) Walter. Martha attended Wintersville Church of Christ. Martha was a dedicated wife, homemaker, and loving mother for her six children....