Obituaries

Oct 19, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Edwin Beany, 89, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1936, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Russell and Lenora (Somerville) Beany. In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his son, Mark Beany; and his sister, Kathy Castle.

He was a skilled carpenter...

Oct 19, 2025

Blanca Haidee Vargas-Garcia, 45, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1980, in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico,  to  Rafael Vargas-Hurtado and the late Beatriz Garcia-Penaloza. In addition to her parents, Blanca is preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley Jimenez-Vargas.

Blanca is survived by her fiancé, Gabriel Hugo Reyes; her...

Oct 15, 2025

Eli Edward Vein, Jr., 69 of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on October 15, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1956 in Follansbee, West Virginia to the late Eli E. Vein Sr. and Anna R. (Lash) Vein.

Eli is survived by his children, Lisa (Travis) Wade, Kyla (Frank) Koch,  and Amy (David) Sanborn; his brothers, Gary (Linda)...

Oct 14, 2025

Carl Eugene Hughes, 86, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on October 14, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1939, in East Liverpool, Ohio.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley (Wallace) Hughes; his son, Bryan (Wendy) Hughes; his daughter, Belinda (Eric) Anderson; his brothers, Odis L. Hughes and James B. Taylor; his...

Oct 10, 2025

Donna M. Kugler, 86, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on October 10, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1939, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Melvin and Bessie (Tucker) Clark. In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her husband, John Kugler; her sons, Billy Jo Kugler Sr. and Johnny Lee Kugler; her daughters, Cindy...

Oct 10, 2025

James D. Drylie, 83, of Richmond, Ohio passed away October 10, 2025 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville. He was born March 21, 1942 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late James R. and Helen (Hughes) Drylie.

Jim was retired from Weirton Steel and was a Veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, and fishing. Jim...

Oct 10, 2025

Mary Kathrine Masters Radvansky passed away on October 10th at the age of 86. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, a dedicated public servant as an EMT Director, and an active, faithful member of her church community.

Born in Wick, West Virginia on August 12th, 1939. Mary Kay was the daughter of the late Robert...

Oct 7, 2025

Daniel L. Bake, 77, of Bergholz, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2025. He was born on March 4, 1948, in Amsterdam, Ohio, to the late Gilbert and Pearl (Burwell) Bake.

He is survived by his loving companion, Shirley Grimm; his daughter, Barbara McElroy, granddaughter, Cheyenne, his son-in-law, Ronald D. McElroy of Richmond,...

Oct 5, 2025

Sherry Lynn Hazelip, 62, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1963, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Clarence E. Anderson and Naomi (Hill) Anderson. In addition to her parents, Sherry is preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Anderson.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert...

Oct 4, 2025

Terry Lee Williams, 67, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Sienna Skilled Care, Wintersville.

He was born November 21, 1957 in Wellsburg, WV, a son of the late Charles and Mildred (Horner) Williams. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Lori Sprouse.

Terry is survived...

Oct 1, 2025

Darl Edwin Cline, 86, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on October 1, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1939, in Island Creek Township, to the late Ray and Arabella Cline. In addition to his parents, Darl is preceded in death by his siblings, Ray Eugene Cline and Maxine Call.

Darl was an avid gardener, he loved...

Sep 22, 2025

John "Johnny" Chester Baker, 53, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1972, in Steubenville, Ohio, to John A. Baker and the late Loretta Culp. In addition to his mother, Johnny is preceded in death by his sister, Lynn Baker.

Johnny worked at the Amsterdam VFW for many...

Sep 19, 2025

Mark Oliver Grimm Sr., 70, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born on March 13, 1955, to the late Charles Grimm and Lois Jeanette Faulk. In addition to his parents, Mark is preceded in death by his siblings, Fred, Charles, Charlie, Harry, and Willy.

He worked for Rawson's Trucking for many years...

Sep 17, 2025

Frederick "Big Fred" Jones, age 72, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of East Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with ALS. Born on December 13, 1952, in Steubenville, Ohio, Fred was a proud graduate of Wintersville High School, Class of 1971. A Golden Warrior through and through, he wore...

Sep 16, 2025

Mary Ann Rayburn, 73, of Wintersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on November 18, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Mary and Clarence Downing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles "Fast Frank" Rayburn; son-in-law, Chris King; grandson,...

Sep 13, 2025

Shirley Phillipson-Huscroft died September 13, 2025 at her home. She was born June 20, 1929 in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Harry F. Phillipson and Eva Fonow Phillipson.

Shirley was a founding member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Wintersville, a member of that CWC, where she had served as President in 1955, and a member of...

Sep 11, 2025

Harry Raymond Toriscelli went home peacefully to be with the Lord on September 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 28, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio.

He is survived by his loving, dedicated, and devoted wife, Kathy (Polito) Toriscelli, his daughter, Melissa (Toriscelli) Lamantia and her loving son-in-law, Joseph L. Lamantia II. He is...

Sep 7, 2025

Dino James Prolago, 64, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1961, in Steubenville, to the late Frank and Domenica "Minnie" (Quattrone) Prolago.

He is survived by his loving wife, Anne Lori (Boehm) Prolago; his brothers and sisters; his nieces and nephews; his many cousins;...

Sep 4, 2025

Bernard B. Zascavage, 90, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 4, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1934, in Dillonvale, Ohio, to the late Ben and Agnes (Chmelovsky) Zascavage. In addition to his parents, Bernard is preceded in death by his children, Bernard Zascavage, Bridget Binkiewicz, and Brenda Zascavage.

Sep 4, 2025

Edith M. Snodgrass "Miss Edie" 93, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on September 4, 2025. She was the Sole Proprietor of the "Scarlet and Grey" of Wintersville "The Old Pastime Inn" for 52 years. She was born on November 14, 1931, to the late Paul and Anna Fulton in Annapolis, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Edie is preceded...