Obituaries

Sep 24, 2022

Florence Rose Simmons, 76, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2022. She was born on February 9, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Christy and Virginia (Battalochi) Graziani. In addition to her parents, Florence is preceded in death by her daughter, Virginia "Gigi" Simmons; her brothers, Dominic "Sonny" Graziani, Mickey (Patty) Graziani, Christy (Regina) Graziani, Pattsy...

Sep 20, 2022

James L. Hale, 66 of Wintersville, died of natural causes on September 20, 2022, in his home.  He was the beloved brother of Gary (Judy) Slates of Wolf Run, Ohio; Peggy Perrine of Leesville, Ohio; and Sally (Jim) DeWalt of Leesville, Ohio.  He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Lester and Charlotte (Slates) Hale, who precede him in death. ...

Sep 15, 2022

Susan Viltro, 72, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on September 15, 2022. She was born on September 10, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Albert and Nila (Marling) Viltro.

She is survived by daughter, Megan Viltro; her brother, Albert John (Carole) Viltro; her sister, Cindi (Russ) Curry; and her grandchildren, Ava and Gia.

Arrangements...

Sep 14, 2022

Randall Allan Virtue Jr., 49 years old of Hopedale, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 21, 1973 to Donna L. Huber (Zook). Raised in Richmond, Ohio.

He's preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde and Donna Virtue. Also, Elsie Pittman.

Sep 4, 2022

Gary Allen Shannon, 60 of Irondale passed away September 4th, 2022.  He was born November 26, 1961 in Jefferson County and was the son of Harley and Joyce Shannon.  He was preceded in death by an infant sister Louise, a sister Mary Ann Ondusko, a brother James Shannon and the love of his life Cathy Vantilburg.  He is survived...

Sep 4, 2022

Robert T. "Bob" Morley, 78, of East Springfield passed away at home on September 4, 2022. He was born in Amsterdam, Ohio on October 15, 1943 to the late John and Cleda (Baker) Morley. In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his brother, Ed.

He graduated from Springfield High School and attended Kent...

Sep 2, 2022

Betty R. Young, 92, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on September 2, 2022. She was born on May 27, 1930, in Cadiz Junction, Ohio to the late Vincent and Rebecca (Gruber) Graham. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph M. Young.

Betty was a former session member at the Two...

Aug 30, 2022

Donald E. Springer, 76, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on August 30, 2022. He was born on October 14, 1945 in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Eugene Cragle and Betty Cooley. He was an Indian Creek Custodian for 41 years. He is survived by his wife, Bonnita (Simpson) Springer; his sons, Donald E. Springer Jr., Daniel Jean Springer, Dennis...

Aug 29, 2022

Arlene (Wolf) Serdar, 85, of Richmond, Ohio passed away Monday, August 29, 2022, at Wyngate Senior Living Center in Weirton, WV.  She was born on March 25, 1937, in Canton, OH to the late Willard Wolf and Nellie Wolf and raised in Scio, OH.

Arlene worked at Ohio Valley Hospital, then St. John Medical Center and finally...

Aug 28, 2022

Raymond A. Cingolani Sr., 82, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 28, 2022. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Hopedale, Ohio to the late Dominic and Mary (Darios) Cingolani. In addition to his parents, Raymond is preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph (Helen), Louis (Tomasina), Victor, and William...

Aug 27, 2022

Darlene Marie Hennis 49 of East Springfield, Ohio passed away August 27, 2022 as a result of a motorcycle accident. She was born September 1, 1972 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Argel and Nellie (Vinburg) Oldaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Susan Maple; brother, Mike Oldaker.

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Aug 15, 2022

Anna Marie McLain Crim, 93, until recently, a lifelong resident of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away August 15, 2022, after a long, happy and healthy life. She was born June 30, 1929, to the late Roy and Martha McLain in the family farmhouse in Hammondsville, Ohio. She was the only baby girl born in the home since its establishment in...

Aug 13, 2022

Robert M. "Bob" Birney 85 of Wintersville, formerly of Richmond, Ohio passed away August 13, 2022 at his home. He was born November 1, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Dwain and Velma (Milhoan) Birney. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Ryne McCoy; brother, Donald Birney; sister-in-law, JoAnn Birney....

Aug 11, 2022

Elizabeth "Beth" Miller, of Steubenville, Ohio died Thursday, August 11, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. She was born May 20, 1964 to David and Shelva Miller in Glen Cove, NY.

She is survived by her daughters, Emily and Rachel of Steubenville and her son, Zachariah (Shayla) of Martins Ferry. Surviving also is her father, David of Bergholz;...

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...