Obituaries

Feb 24, 2021

Gerald L. Risnear, Jr., 61, of East Springfield, OH lost his battle with cancer on February 24, 2021 at Trinity West in Steubenville.

Gerald was born in Steubenville, OH, on October 15, 1959, to Gerald L. Risnear, Sr. and Oramarie Baker.

Gerald graduated from Wintersville High School in 1977 and attended Jefferson County Joint Vocational...

Feb 18, 2021

Vincent Charles Bonar 22 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Trinity West, Steubenville.

He was born March 11, 1998 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of Angel Baker. In addition to his mom he is survived by his grandparents that raised him as their son, Bernice (Baker) and William Bonar; daughter, Kynslie Grace; sisters,...

Feb 18, 2021

Scott E. Scardina 58 of Mingo Jct., Ohio passed away February 18, 2021 at his home. He was employed by Carolina Paperboard for 25 years.

He was born September 5, 1962 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late John and Mildred (Fischer) Scardina. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Feb 17, 2021

Robert David "Bob" Ludewig 86, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville. Bob was a 1954 graduate of Steubenville Big Red and was retired from the Steubenville Herald Star and was a part time worker for Sears. He served from 1957-1959 in the US Army assigned to special weapons school in Oberammergau, Germany...

Feb 14, 2021

Dennis A. Hatfield, 68, of Rayland, OH, passed away February 14, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born March 12, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Russell and Wilma (Nagy) Hatfield.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Hatfield and sister,...

Feb 13, 2021

Robert William Hilliard 79 of Colliers, WV passed away February 13, 2021 at his home.

Bob was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps and was retired from Wheeling-Pitt Steel.

He was born December 9, 1941 in Boggs Twp., PA, a son of the late Donald and Georgia (Domanick) Hilliard. In addition to his parents...

Feb 13, 2021

Gary Paul Yeager 73 of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home. Gary was a Veteran of the US Navy serving in Vietnam and was retired from Weirton Steel. He was a member of the Mingo Sportsman Club, Jefferson Sportsman Club and Wintersville American Legion Post #557.

He was born March 24, 1947...

Jan 31, 2021

John A. Rogers 54, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away January 31, 2021 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville. John was a Veteran of the US Navy and worked most of his life as a chef. He was a member of the First Families of Ohio and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.

He was born March...

Jan 29, 2021

Barbara Woodward 87 passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Meadows in Cadiz. She was born May 27, 1933 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alex and Rachel Kerr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Judith Linn. She was a great homemaker, loving mother and grandmother. Barbara is survived...

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...