Obituaries

Jan 9, 2022

Oh, today is a sad day and a good day. Sad, because you've gone ahead of us, and good because last night you were held by Jesus!

Our son, Joseph Thomas Reed, Sr., 49, finished his days here on earth, January 9, 2022, after Covid complications. Joe was an awesome son, brother, uncle, and friend. He'd stop...

Jan 9, 2022

Frances Gardner 87 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away January 9, 2022.

She was born September 19, 1934 in Bergholz, Ohio a daughter of the late John and Mildred (Buxton) Palmer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George Gardner.

Frances was a member of the Bergholz United Methodist Church,...

Jan 7, 2022

Eleanor McBane, 74, passed away on January 7, 2022, at Gables Care Center in Hopedale, Ohio. While she lived life to the full, Eleanor always ran joyfully toward the prize to which God called her—life on high in her beloved Christ Jesus (Phil. 3:14). She once wrote, "I'm finding more and more that the only thing that matters is...

Jan 5, 2022

Myron "Red" Cline, 94, of Tallmadge, Ohio and formerly of East Springfield OH, passed away January 5, 2022, at the home of his daughter.  He was born June 30, 1927, in East Springfield, Ohio, a son of the late Noah and Lillie (Polen) Cline. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn...

Dec 30, 2021

William James Smith (Bud), 81, of Coolville, OH passed away December 30, 2021. He was born February 19, 1940 in Newell, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Claude Reed and Josephine (Ashbaugh) Phillips. Bud served in the U.S. Air Force before being involved in a life changing car accident that left him disabled when he was...

Dec 21, 2021

Thomas James Kough 56, of Richmond, Ohio passed away December 21, 2021. He was born October 4, 1965 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of Wilma (Bailey) Kough and the late James L. Kough.

Tom was a 1984 graduate of Jefferson Union and was employed by Trivium for over 30 years. He loved Alabama football, Harley Davidson, Jeeps...

Dec 20, 2021

Todd Martin passed away December 16, 2021. Todd was raised in Steubenville, Ohio but resided in Kannapolis, North Carolina for the last ten years. Son of Robert Eugen Martin Sr. and the late Jacouelina May Martin. He was employed with the Union Cemetery for over 20 years before getting injured. Todd loved to bowl and spending time with family...

Dec 19, 2021

Donna Chappell Grimm, 87, passed away December 19, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 27, 1934 in Wintersville, Ohio. Daughter of the late William H. Chappell and L. Viola Hill. In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her brothers, William and Lawrence Chappell, and her sister, Minnie Batting. She was a member of...

Dec 16, 2021

Anna Marie Wamsley Cottis of Wintersville passed away December 16¸2021 at Valley Hospice. She is the wife of Stanley Cottis and the daughter of the late Ollen and Violet Aulet Wamsley. She was born March 13, 1939 in Steubenville. As a child she could be found running around the family owned Wamsley's Restaurant Grocery Store/Truck Stop with her siblings...

Dec 15, 2021

Laurence Robert Evans 58 of Amsterdam, Ohio passed away December 15, 2021 at his home. He was born February 11, 1963 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Basil and Betty (Rudd) Evans. He was retired from DeNoon Lumber and was a Veteran of the US Navy. He attended Amsterdam United Methodist Church. Family was everything to Larry...

Dec 15, 2021

Philip Marvin Sutton 66 of Richmond, Ohio passed away December 15, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born June 17, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Lowell and Edna Ruth (Day) Sutton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his companion, Barbara J. Selvig.

Philip...

Dec 11, 2021

Jollie Hickle 66, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away December 11, 2021 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville. He was born November 3, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of Tillie (White) Hickle and the late Robert Hickle, Sr.

Jollie was a three-time Ohio State Sporting Clay Champion. He was a Level 2 shotgun instructor and an apprentice  teacher with...

Dec 10, 2021

Marilyn George 90 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away December 10, 2021 at Carroll Healthcare Center. She was born May 5, 1931 in Knoxville, Ohio, a daughter of the late George "Boots" and Leona (Speicher) Felton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James T. George; infant daughter, Amy George; grandson, B.J. George; brother,...

Dec 10, 2021

Jean D. Freas 97, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away December 10, 2021 at Carriage Inn of Steubenville. She was born August 25, 1924 in East Springfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ralph and Marie (Flenniken) Mallernee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Loran Freas; grandson, Clinton Herman; sister, Virginia Channels; brother,...

Dec 7, 2021

Larry Virgil Stewart 58 of Mingo Jct., Ohio passed away December 7, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West. He was born November 2, 1963 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Virgil and Mildred (Mills) Stewart. Larry was a member of the GKL and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved watching his grandchildren play football.

Larry...

Dec 6, 2021

Tina Nicole Maple, 48, passed away December 6, 2021 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born May 30, 1973 in Canton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Nina Carol Russell and the late James Doyle Maple.

In addition to her mother, Tina is survived by her fiancé, Robert Challis; her brother, Michael Maple; her sister, Julie Maple.

Dec 5, 2021

Janie Lee Kmatz 69 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away December 5, 2021 at Carroll Healthcare Center. She was born January 29, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late William and Donna (Stewart) Stine. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Sean and Kevin Kmatz, and step-father, Howard Shepherd.

Janie...

Dec 4, 2021

Brenda Diane Zascavage 57 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West. She was born April 1, 1964 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of Bernard and Mary Lue (Cunningham) Zascavage. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bernard Zascavage.

In addition to her parents Brenda is survived by "her Man"...

Nov 26, 2021

Kelly J. Bozeman 61 of Richmond, Ohio born April 14, 1960 and passed away on November 26, 2021. Kelly leaves behind her parents, Sandy Coletti, mother; Terry Costlow, Stepfather; Gary Lackey, Father; and Carol Lackey, stepmother; her son, William "Bill" Snider, and her two grandsons, William and Conner Snider; and her siblings, Dale (Renee) Lackey, Clyde (Donna) Lackey, Lonnie...

Nov 21, 2021

Charles Eugene Hauber "chuck" was called home on Sunday November 21st at Twin City Hospital after declining health issues, he was 79 years old.

Born May 12th 1942 in Dennison Oh, Chuck was a army veteran as well as a long time member of the Scio post American Legion. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and farming his earlier...