Obituaries

Jan 28, 2021

John Wiley 64, of Bergholz, Ohio passed away suddenly January 28, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. He was born October 3rd, 1956 in Steubenville, Ohio. He is preceded in death his father and mother, Fredrick P. and Mary Jane Wiley, Sr., and his wife Karen (Dawson) Wiley, who died January 15th, 2009.

John retired...

Jan 28, 2021

Jacqueline Rose Clark- Haynes, 94, Steubenville, Ohio passed away January 28, 2021 at her home. She was born April 5, 1926 in Unionport, Ohio, a daughter of the late Leonard Marshall and Margaret (Potts) Kemp.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dean Thomas Clark, second husband, Edward Haynes; brothers,...

Jan 25, 2021

Ruth E. Roof 70, of Amsterdam, Ohio passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home. She was born April 10, 1950 in Marianna, PA, a daughter of the late George and Mildred (Lightcap) Chase. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Ed Chase.  Ruth loved making crafts and her flower beds.

Jan 23, 2021

William "Bill" Edwin Greer, 83, was welcomed into heaven on January 23, 2021. Born April 28, 1937 to William Edwin and Loretta Jones Greer, Bill worked at Jefferson Landmark for 42 years, spending the last decades prior to his retirement as General Manager. He served Jesus Christ as a faithful member of Sycamore Tree Church where he ministered as...

Jan 20, 2021

Linnard "Snork" Merrill went home to be with his Lord on January 20, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.  Lin served the Lord with all of his heart, mind, and soul.  Lin was an elder at the Lighthouse EP Church in Richmond, OH.  He enjoyed serving at his church in all ways.  Lin retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel...

Jan 17, 2021

Sharon Ann Simmons 75 of Wintersville, Ohio, surrounded by her children passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West after a courageous battle with the Covid-19 virus.

She was born August 30, 1945 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ernest and Agnes (Gardner) Hibbits, Sr. In addition to her parents she is...

Jan 17, 2021

Edna Pauline Richards, 81 of Hopedale, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville surrounded by her family. She was born June 26, 1939 in Middlebourne, WV, a daughter of the late Hayward Harold and Malvery (Bond) Sterns. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Joseph Azzarello;...

Jan 17, 2021

Lester E. Howell, 72, of Bergholz, OH, passed away January 17, 2021 at Oak Pointe Nursing, Baltic, OH.

He was born September 30, 1948 in Canton, OH, a son of Edna (Howell) and Harold Fankhauser.

Lester served his country in the United States Army.

He coached baseball for many years. Lester enjoyed hunting...

Jan 16, 2021

Jeri Ann Brooks, 74, of Wintersville and Catawba Island, Ohio, was called home to her Lord on January 16, 2021. She awaits her reunion with many loving family members and lifelong friends who have stayed behind for now. She was born on January 6, 1947 in Fayetteville, NC, daughter of the late John S Fristick and Violet E (Houchin) ...

Jan 14, 2021

Cynthia "Cindy" A. Snider, 71, of Toronto went home to be with Jesus on January 14, 2021.

She was born on March 29, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late William and Oneita (Harris) Corriston.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by mother in-law, Kay Snider and father-in-law, Bob...

Jan 12, 2021

Linda Darlene Pradelski, 73 of Massillon, Ohio passed away January 12, 2021 at her home. She was born September 30, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Thompson) Noble. Linda worked for Summitville Tile and then worked at Marc's Stores. She attended Minerva First Christian Church and loved her grandson, Jake.

Linda...

Jan 9, 2021

George Yaich, Jr., 76, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away January 9, 2021 at Weirton Medical Center.

He was born May 29, 1944 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late George and Carolyn (Mandich) Yaich.

George served his country in the United States Army Reserves for eight years.

George was Christian by faith....

Jan 7, 2021

Ernest L. Plunkett, 81, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away January 7, 2021 at East Liverpool City Hospital. He was retired from Valley Systems and Hydrochem.

He was born May 16, 1939 in Hammondsville, OH, a son of the late Joseph A. and Martha S. (Householder) Plunkett.

In addition to his parents he preceded in death...

Jan 6, 2021

John Isaac Dunkle

12-3-49 to 1-6-21

Born in Bergholz OH to Joseph and Ruth (Beadnell) Dunkle passed away unexpectedly at his home following a brief illness. He was transported to Trinity Medical Center West where he was pronounced. John enjoyed spending time with his family, helping at the local food pantry, and working the kitchen...

Jan 6, 2021

Jean Moore 87 of Galena, Ohio went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

Jean was born April 8, 1933 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Edna (Legere) Reighard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Moore; sister, Doris Patrick; two grandsons: infant...

Jan 4, 2021

Vivian Moretta 97 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Trinity West, Steubenville.

Vivian was a member of the Bergholz United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Jefferson County Homemakers Alumni. She was a poll worker for the Jefferson County Board of Elections since 1971, Central Committee person for the Jefferson County Republican Party, and...

Dec 31, 2020

David R. "Hutch" Hutchison 43, of Wolf Run, Ohio passed away December 31, 2020 at his home with his family. He was born July 24, 1977 a son of Jeff and Frances Hutchison of Amsterdam, Ohio. He is also survived by two brothers, Jeffrey (Dawn Hutchison of Steubenville and Richard (Barbara) Hutchison of Amsterdam; niece, Audrey Hutchison and nephew,...

Dec 28, 2020

Willard Scott Talkington, 55, of Amsterdam, OH, passed away December 28, 2020 at Weirton Medical Center surrounded by family.

He was born June 27, 1965 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Willard E. and Patricia (Paulette) Talkington.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Ida Talkington; maternal grandparents, Anthony and Marcella...

Dec 28, 2020

Michelle (Mikki) Ann Vein, 50 of Steubenville, OH passed away on December 28, 2020 at Trinity hospital.

She was born September 19, 1970, in Steubenville, OH.  She is the daughter of the late George and Dulcie (Groah) Vein of Mingo Junction, OH.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Kim Dixon,...

Dec 27, 2020

Edward Paul McLain, 84, of Richmond, OH, passed away December 27, 2020 at Weirton Medical Center.

He was born August 10, 1936 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Boyd and Victoria (Spinetti) McLain.

In addition to his parents he is preceded by his son, James "Jimmy" Edward McLain and infant brother, Robert James...