Obituaries

Nov 19, 2025

Betty R. Kavanagh, 82, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on November 19, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1942, in Logan, WV, to the late Sonny and Zelda Gore. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Kavanagh Sr.; and her siblings, Joe and Louann Gore.

Betty was a longtime...

Nov 18, 2025

Jacqueline Grace Wheaton, 84, passed away on November 18, 2025. She was born on March 15, 1941, in New York, NY, to the late Rosario and Sylvia (Mayko) Tornatore. In addition to her parents, Jacqueline is preceded in death by her daughter, Kelley Wheaton.

She is survived by her husband, Clarke Wheaton; her daughters, Stephanie (Michael) Love...

Nov 15, 2025

Gary W. Rostic, 84, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on November 15, 2025. He was born on August 9, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Walter and Mildred Rostic.

He is survived by his son, Gary Rostic; his grandchildren, Daryn, Alayna, and Sam Rostic; and his companion, Chirstine Sommers.

The family would like to...

Nov 15, 2025

James "Jim" Richard Bane, 62, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on November 15, 2025. Born on November 15, 1963, in Weirton, WV, Jim left this world on his birthday while doing what he loved most—spending time with his family and watching football. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Joanne (Bonacci) Bane; his daughter, Alicia Bane;...

Nov 13, 2025

Harold A. Skeeles was born on January 20,1932, in Toronto, Ohio to Albert V. and Mary F. Skeeles. He passed away in Acworth, Georgia on Wednesday, November 13, 2025.

Harold attended East Springfield Methodist Church and graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1950. That year, Harold began his job at Weirton Steel, entered military service, and served...

Nov 13, 2025

Teresa Lynn Waggoner Heiss, 71, of Toronto, Ohio passed away peacefully November 13, 2025.

She was born September 7, 1954 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Glenn and Dorothy (Reed) Waggoner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Lavonne (Marvin) Morrison.

To know Teresa was...

Oct 29, 2025

Jo Sana Maul, 73, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Jo Sana was born on July 1, 1952, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Ernest and Virginia Rensi. She is preceded in death by her brother, James Rensi, a foster brother, Ralph Hennis, and daughter-in-law, Miranda Dennison.

Jo...

Oct 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Nancy J. (Bonam) Kempf.

Nancy passed October 29, 2025, at Carriage Inn of Steubenville, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on March 8, 1940, to Joseph Bonam and Bette May (Fox) Bonam.

Nancy is survived by her brother, James...

Oct 29, 2025

Harry Howard Brennan, 60, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2025. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late James and Saundra (Harmon) Brennan.

Harry had a passion for working with his hands and took great pride in his craft as a drywall expert. He loved the satisfaction of a job well done and...

Oct 27, 2025

Saundra Lee Brennan, 79, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 27, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1946, in Latrobe, PA, to the late Jerome and Mary (Mertz) Harmon. In addition to her parents, Saundra is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Brennan; and her step mother who raised her, Ellie Mae Harmon.

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Oct 26, 2025

Tracy L. Morris, 64, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2025. She was born on March 16, 1961, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Lowell Morris and Donna Jean (Barker) Rennie. In addition to her parents, Tracy is preceded in death by her step sister, Becky.

She is survived by her brothers, Timothy Morris and...

Oct 25, 2025

Leo Benny Scopel, 88, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 12, 1937, Leo lived a full, hardworking life rooted in love, service, and simple joys.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Leo served his country with honor and never lost...

Oct 25, 2025

Robin Kay Hawthorne-Bowman, 70, of Weirton, WV unexpectedly passed on October 25, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital with family at her side. Robin's passing was due to complications from heart surgery performed at AGH in September.

She was born November 4, 1954, in Steubenville, Ohio, daughter of the late George R. and Rosezetta "Pete" (Morris) Hawthorne. After...

Oct 24, 2025

Edna Maxine Gorby, 100, formerly of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, in Florida, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 29, 1925, in Island Creek Township, Ohio, to the late Sheridan and Edna Blanche (Thorly) Randolph. In addition to her parents, Edna is preceded in death by her first husband, Ray C. Miller;...

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...