Obituaries

May 2, 2022

Ronald John "Ronnie" Hout, 70, of Richmond, Ohio, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at Valley Hospice in Steubenville where he was surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born at Ohio Valley Hospital in Steubenville on June 20, 1951. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard D. Hout, who died on Dec. 25, 1980....

Apr 30, 2022

Daniel W. Loyer, 89, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on April 30, 2022.

Daniel was born on September 10, 1932 to Wayne and Margaret (Westmyer) Loyer. He worked in the armature shop of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel for 41 years and many years part time at the Prime Time Office on Aging as a custodian.

Dan was...

Apr 28, 2022

Marsha Ann Girga-Landis, 78, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away on April 28, 2022. She was born on July 31, 1943 in Mingo Junction, Ohio. Marsha was the daughter of the late Gerald Bates and Helen (Buchanan) Bates. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Landis; her brothers, Jerry Bates, Eugene Bates,...

Apr 26, 2022

Beverly Haese, 87, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away on April 26, 2022. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on November 19, 1934. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Haese; and her son, Butch Haese.

Beverly is survived by her son, Rick Haese.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home,...

Apr 26, 2022

Larry Oliver Pickford 72, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville.

He was born October 4, 1949 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Henry and Margaret (Brown) Pickford. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and William Pickford; and...

Apr 17, 2022

Douglas J. Wickham Sr., 92, of Richmond, Ohio passed away on April 17, 2022. He was born on April 18, 1929 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Edson Wickham and Lenora (Frost) Carter. In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Wickham; and his brothers, Donald Wickham and Kenny...

Apr 16, 2022

John Henry Mowry, 80, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on April 16, 2022. He was born on August 27, 1941 in Buffalo Mills, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Henry Mowry and Carrie "Betty" (Leppert) Mowry. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brother, George Mowry; and his sisters, Mary Anthony and...

Apr 13, 2022

Barbara Lynn Bell, 64, passed away on April 13, 2022. She was born on December 12, 1957 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Daughter of the late Maynard Churchman and Dorothy (Marsh) Churchman. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bell; and her sister, Connie Loy.

Barbara is survived by her sons,...

Apr 9, 2022

Avella Mae (Kellermier) Dennis, 92, of Weirton, West Virginia passed away on April 9, 2022. She was born on June 5, 1929 in Richmond, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Jesse Hill and Mary (Wright) Hill. In addition to her parents, Avella is preceded in death by her first husband, James Kellermier and husband, Ralph Dennis; her...

Apr 5, 2022

Edward "Bud" Sargeant Jr., 83, of Richmond, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2022.  He was born on September 2, 1938 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Edward Sargeant and Harriet (Campbell) Sargeant. In addition to his parents, Bud is preceded in death by his son, Mark Alan...

Mar 30, 2022

"Well done, good and faith servant!" Edward A. Grimm returned to his heavenly home on March 30, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. His devotion to those he loved and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Ed was born to the late Clyde A. and Mary Emily...

Mar 29, 2022

Alexander "Ike" Monigold, 60, of Wolf Run, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family on March 29, 2022. He was born September 11, 1961 in Steubenville, Ohio. Son of the late Walter Monigold and Rosemond (Vought) Monigold. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Walter (Teresa) Monigold; and his sisters, Susan (Brian) Kelley...

Mar 28, 2022

RT George Homol, 44, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away at Trinity Medical Center on March 28, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, Hazel L. Homol and his father, Paul R. Homol of Bloomingdale, Ohio.

He is survived by his brothers, Donald T. Boysel of Broadway, OH, Paul (Dawn) Homol of Washington, Pa, Mike...

Mar 22, 2022

Marcella Bennington 96, of Richmond, Ohio passed away March 22, 2022 at Valley Hospice Care Center. She was born September 12, 1925 in Olive Hill, KY, a daughter of the late Bee and Gertie (King) Bear. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Waddell; second husband, William E. Bennington; son Larry...

Mar 19, 2022

Edward Alan Ciacci, 69, of Amsterdam passed away at his home surrounded by family following a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Canton, Ohio, to the late Lewis and Elizabeth (Roupe) Ciacci.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cindy, whom he married on October 12, 1974; two daughters, Dr. Jami...

Mar 18, 2022

Glenn E. Donohue, 87, of Richmond, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 18, 2022. He was born July 24, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio. Son of the late William Donohue and Margaret (Walker) Donohue.

He is survived by his son, Kenneth (Karen) Donohue; and two daughters, Gwen K. (Jeff) Jolly and Wendy J. (Tim) Rieder.

Per...

Mar 18, 2022

Robert "Uncle Mike" Mitchell Boyd, 73, passed away on March 18, 2022, at his sister's family farm near Bergholz, Ohio where he had lived for the past 13 years. Sadly, he missed passing on Saint Patrick's Day by one day which would have been a hoot to him as he truly engulfed his Irish Heritage. His favorite song was...

Mar 15, 2022

Gerald L. Risnear Sr., 86, of East Springfield, Ohio passed on to eternal life on March 15, 2022 under the care of Valley Hospice at Trinity West Health System. He was the son of the late Michael and Wilma Risnear. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Risnear and a son, Gerald Risnear Jr. Gerald was...

Mar 14, 2022

Esther Elizabeth Harris, 82, passed away March 14, 2022 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born January 4, 1940 in Bloomingdale, Ohio. Daughter of the late David Sylvester Musgrave and Anita Susan (Klinesmith) Musgrave. In addition to her parents, Esther is preceded in death by her husband James Harris Sr.; her brother, Emmett James Musgrave; and her sisters, Frances Hammond,...

Mar 12, 2022

October 26, 1937 — March 12, 2022

Shirley Olive Cox (née Ross), aged 83, was born in Steubenville, Ohio; the only child of John Cassidy Ross and Nancy Ross (née Jester). Her father was a narrow gauge train engineer for the steel mills and was president of the Jefferson Union school board for many years. Her mother...