Obituaries

Aug 14, 2021

Ella Ruth Martin, 85, of Wintersville, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. Ella was born on July 17, 1936. She is the daughter of Wilburt and Fern (Strickler) Boynes. Ella was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a homemaker, who placed her family first. She loved supporting her...

Aug 12, 2021

Frank "Joe Dogg" Snider, passed away August 9, 2021.

He was born June 29, 1976.

He is preceded in death by father, Frank J. Snider, Jr., Pap Frank J. Snider, Sr., and mom Ruth Snider.

Joe is survived by son Joseph Anthony Snider and Bonus son Gabriel Graham of Dillonvale, Ohio; several friends,...

Aug 10, 2021

James C. Burch 68 of New Philadelphia, Ohio formerly of East Springfield, passed away July 30, 2021 at Community Hospice Truman House. He was born May 20, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Franklin and Delphia (Williamson) Burch. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and William Burch.

Aug 10, 2021

Anna Moran, 82, of Steubenville, OH, passed away August 10, 2021 at Lancia Villa Royale, Steubenville.

She was born August 4, 1939 in Stratton, OH, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna (Rozak) Raptosh, Sr.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin sister, Elizabeth Raptosh; brothers, John, Nicholas,...

Aug 10, 2021

Rose M. Dillingham, 72, of Wintersville, OH, passed away August 10, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born May 27, 1949, in Wolf Run, OH, a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Kacsmer) Ondusko.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Gene...

Jul 18, 2021

John Cecil Weddington, 50 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 18th, 2021 at his home. He was born February 13th, 1971 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Mary "JoJo" (Mack) Weddington.

He was employed by Timet and was also the co-owner of Cheryl's Diner. John loved his gadgets, 3D printers, Marvel, and his Star...

Jul 16, 2021

Linda "Linn" (Bell) McClelland Rogers of Weirton, WV went home to be with her loving Savior on July 16, 2021 shortly after sunrise, surrounded by her children. She is now in eternal rest with her Lord after a brave, 2 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a loving and devoted mother, and (as everyone knows) the best Nana...

Jul 15, 2021

Terry J. Brown, 74 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West.

He was born August 15, 1946 in Shadyside, Ohio, a son of the late Clyde and Dellas (Burge) Brown. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde Brown Jr., Wayne Brown and Gary...

Jul 14, 2021

Alice I. Baker, 86, of Bergholz, OH, passed away on July 14 ,2021 at Villa Vista, Steubenville, OH.

She was born June 25, 1935 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Homer and Irene (Householder) Spicer.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Baker; son, Bill...

Jul 8, 2021

CRAIG MERRIN It is with great sadness that the family of Craig Norman Merrin, of Richmond,  announce his passing on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the age of 32. He was born in Steubenville to Mark and Mary-Ann (Kowal) Merrin on August 18, 1988. Craig graduated from Edison High School in 2006. Besides his parents, Craig is survived by...

Jul 6, 2021

James R. Medley, Jr., 84, of Wintersville, OH, passed away July 6, 2021 at Sienna Skilled Nursing Home.

He was born November 1, 1936 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late James R. Medley and Irene (Robinson) Medley Westfall.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant sons, Douglas...

Jul 3, 2021

On July 3, 2021, in his home in Virginia with his son Danny (Janna) and Tod (Wendy) our father and grandfather Emerson Roland Boyd 93 left his mortal body and is now with His Lord. He was born Sept. 26 of 1927 on Timothy Ridge Ross Township, in Jefferson County, Ohio. He was born third of a family of...

Jul 3, 2021

Josephine M. Hicks 82 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away July 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born April 27, 1939 in Akron, Ohio a daughter of the late Clarence and Francis (Long) Erwin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey A. Hicks; sister, Carol Jean Campbell.

Josephine...

Jun 28, 2021

Kenneth Lester Cline 59 of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away June 28, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.

He was born August 20, 1961 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late H. Lester and Juanita (Leas) Cline. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant sister.

He was a...

Jun 23, 2021

Nancy Cadile 79 of Sebring, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Crandall Medical Center. She was born August 21, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of the late Lester and Carrie Marie (Snyder) Gruber. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Joseph Cadile, Jr.; brother, Larry Gruber.

She...

Jun 19, 2021

Phyllis Foreman 78, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Valley Hospice Care Center. She was born March 21, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine "Cecelia" (Clancey) Orbovich. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jason B. Foreman; brother, Bernard Orbovich.

She...

Jun 18, 2021

Reverend James E. Gorby, 85 of Steubenville, went to meet his Lord on June 18. He is survived by his wife E. Maxine Gorby of Florida. Her two children Ray(Cathy) Miller and Charlotte (Bill) VanNuys.   6 surviving sons. Gail (Patty) Gorby of Steubenville, Alan Gorby of Mingo Jct., Eric (Linda) Gorby of Galloway, Berl (Beth) Gorby of Circleville, Joel...

Jun 15, 2021

Gary Edward Westfall of Steubenville age 76 went to meet his savior on Monday June 14, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West. Gary was a lifelong resident and retiree from Wheeling Pittsburg Steel.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years Peggy. His sons, Gary C. (Marie), Lloyd and daughters, Lori and Cendi. His grandchildren Eric,...

Jun 8, 2021

Robert A. Copeland 75 of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville. He was retired from International Mill Service. Robert enjoyed golfing, fishing and gardening. He loved watching his grandkids play sports and participating in school activities. He was a proud graduate of Franklin & Marshall College.

He was born February 13,...

Jun 8, 2021

James "Jimbo" Smith, Jr. 63 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Trinity West. He was born December 29, 1957 in Columbus, GA, a son of Ella "Boots" (Flowers) Smith and the late James H. Smith, Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Gary Smith. Jimbo had battled illness...