Obituaries

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...

Dec 25, 2020

Susan Carol Johnston 68, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Wyngate Senior Community Center.

She was born November 20, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio. Susan worked for Two Ridge Veterinary Clinic.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Dennis Johnston who referred to her as "Super Susan"; son, Joseph Dennis (Paula)...

Dec 17, 2020

David Lee Lamp, 67, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away December 17, 2020 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville.

He was born February 9, 1953 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Joan (Whaley) Lamp and the late Norman Lewis Lamp.

David was a member of GKL.

In addition to his father he...

Dec 17, 2020

Ernest "Ernie" Magyar, 85, of Wintersville, OH, passed away December 17, 2020 at Wyngate Senior Living Community, Weirton, WV.

He was born October 9, 1935 in Smithfield, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kokai) Magyar.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn J. Magyar; brothers,...

Dec 15, 2020

John "Jack" Harris 83, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Trinity Medical Center West. Jack was a Veteran of the US Navy and a retired crane operator of 50 years for operating engineers IUOE Local #18. He was a member of the Christian Church of Unionport and Unionport Chapter Masonic Lodge F&AM #333 where he...

Dec 14, 2020

Paul R Moody, Sr went to be with the Lord Monday, December 14, 2020.

He was born June 10, 1929 in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Argil and Grace (Westfall) Moody. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Bates) Moody, daughter Barbara Kulow, and two sisters, Hilda Ridel...

Dec 11, 2020

Walter Prisbylla passed peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Centreville Village in Carrollton, Ohio, where he had lived for the past four years.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Sophie, his loving son Jack, his parents, Paul and Mary Elizabeth Prisbylla, his sister Eleanor Otto, and his brothers Ed, Paul, Richard, and...

Dec 9, 2020

Esther V. Reeves, 88, of Richmond, OH, passed away December 9, 2020.

She was born October 13, 1932 in Georgetown, OH, a daughter of the late Charles Willard and Esther (Tuckosh) Stephen.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Giles Reeves and brother, James Stephen.

Esther was...

Dec 5, 2020

Tommie "Coach Tommie" John Goff, 46, of Steubenville, OH, passed away December 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born February 28, 1974 in Akron, OH, a son of Joan (Yazvac) Goff and the late Lawrence Goff.

He was owner and operator of 427 Kustoms, Wintersville, OH. Tommie was founder of GT Wrestling and paved...

Dec 3, 2020

Velva A. (Applegarth) Buckmaster, 85, of Steubenville, OH, passed away December 3, 2020.

She was born August 2, 1935 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Richard E. and Velma M. (Wheaton) Applegarth.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter, Jill R. Buckmaster; sisters Nora and Dixie; and...

Dec 2, 2020

Joan L. Davis, 87, of Concord Twp., OH, passed away December 2, 2020 at Concord Village Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

She was born November 15, 1933 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of late Henry E. and Elizabeth (Flaherty) Morrison.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick I. Davis...

Dec 2, 2020

Roger James Chambers, 60, passed away December 2, 2020 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. He was born January 8, 1960 in Steubenville. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Paul Chambers and his mother Shirley Lena (Linn) Turner, his stepfather Charles Turner and his brother John Chambers. Roger was catholic by faith. He graduated from Wintersville...