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Stephen R. Boyer

Stephen R. Boyer

Jul 10, 2025

Stephen Robert Boyer, 79, of Weirton, WV, passed away July 10, 2025 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville.

He was born September 2, 1945 in Letart, WV, a son of the late James and Anna (Cooper) Boyer.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gilda Boyer; and his son, Stephen Robert...

Ray E. Roudebush Jr.

Ray E. Roudebush Jr.

Jul 7, 2025

Ray Eugene Roudebush Jr., 79, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away at Gable's Care Center on July 7, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1946, in Bergholz, Ohio, to the late Ray E. Roudebush Sr. and Clara B. (Grim) Roudebush. In addition to his parents, Ray is preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Janie Roudebush; his brother-in-law, William McKay;...

Barbara A. Warnock

Barbara A. Warnock

Jul 3, 2025

Barbara A. Warnock, 97, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on July 3, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1927, in Lincolnshire, England, to the late Clifford and Phyllis (Schofield) Elston. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, William B. Warnock; her brother, Gwilyn Elston; and her sister-in-law, Pearl Elston.

Barbara...

Damon Adelfo Martinez

Damon Adelfo Martinez

Jun 28, 2025

Damon Adelfo Martinez passed away on June 28, 2025. He was born on November 20, 2024, in Weirton, West Virginia, to Shawn Martinez and Britanie Clifton.

In addition to his parents, Damon is survived by his brother, Waylon Schrader; his maternal grandparents, Michelle Phillips and Jason Clifton; his paternal grandmother, Aracely Martinez;

His great grandparents,...

David Eugene Rayburn

David Eugene Rayburn

Jun 17, 2025

David Eugene Rayburn, 55, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1970, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Thelma (Miller) Rayburn and the late Jack Rayburn. In addition to his father, David is preceded in death by his brother, Charles Frank.

David was a welder in the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local...

Donna L. Mcclain

Donna L. Mcclain

Jun 15, 2025

Donna L. McClain, 86, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on June 15, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1939, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Leroy and Anna Marie (Williams) Moore. In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her husband, James H. McClain; and her sister, Katherine Reighard.

Donna graduated from Jefferson...

Deborah Lynn Thompson

Deborah Lynn Thompson

Jun 13, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Thompson, 70, passed away June 13, 2025, unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep at her home in Wintersville, Ohio, that she shared with her best friend of 40 years, Sandy Bonitati, and nephew Shane Stojack.

She was born March 24, 1955, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Joseph Jean Thompson and Sarah (Pinkerton) Thompson.

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Ronald Bolitho

Ronald Bolitho

Jun 9, 2025

Ronald H. Bolitho, 84, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on June 9, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1941, to the late Harvey and Mary (Zeyer) Bolitho. In addition to his parents, Ronald is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Bolitho.

He is survived by loving his wife of 63 years, Naomi J. (Burns) Bolitho;...

Catherine J. Saunders

Catherine J. Saunders

Jun 9, 2025

Catherine J. Saunders, 93, of East Springfield, Ohio, passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1931, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Edward and Agnes Sprouse. In addition to her parents, Catherine is preceded in death by her loving husband, James A. Saunders.

Catherine was a faithful member of the Christ United...

John C Forbes

John C Forbes

Jun 5, 2025

John C. Forbes, 89, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on June 5, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1935, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Hazel (Crawford) Forbes. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his twin sister, Jane DiGeorge of Las Vegas, Nevada.

John was a U.S. Army...

James William Hill

James William Hill

May 25, 2025

James William Hill, 77, of Unionport, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at UCMC Presby Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born July 20, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Dent and Esther (Beighey) Hill. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche (Donaldson) Hill on December 6, 2024; grandson,...

Donald Moore

Donald Moore

May 21, 2025

Donald Eugene "Red" Moore, 89, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 21, 2025. He was born on August 7, 1935 in Amsterdam, Ohio, to the late Charles and Clara (Ritchie) Moore. In addition to his parents, Red is preceded in death by his brothers, Richard and Samuel; his sister-in-laws, Shirley and Joy; and his...

William "Bill" Deleonardis

William "Bill" Deleonardis

May 15, 2025

William "Bill" James DeLeonardis, 85, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on May 15, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1939, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Frank and Dorothy (Polen) DeLeonardis. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Freda DeLeonardis; and his brothers, Harold and Gerry DeLeonardis.

Bill was a...

Diana Marie Sisson

Diana Marie Sisson

May 14, 2025

Diana Marie Sisson, 50, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away at her home on May 14, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1974, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Barbara Campbell and the late Alan Sisson.

In addition to her mother, Diana is survived by her daughters, Alexis Coen and Azrielle Pratko; her companion, William Schuster; her step father,...

George H. Mcginness Iii

George H. Mcginness Iii

May 10, 2025

George "Mac" Hamilton McGinness III, 85, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on May 10, 2025. He was born on September 30, 1939, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, to the late George McGinness II and Louise L. (Carpenter) McGinness. In addition to his parents, Mac is preceded in death by his grandson, John Paul McGinness.

Mac worked many years...

Rose Marie Bonecutter

Rose Marie Bonecutter

May 9, 2025

Rose Marie Bonecutter 62, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West. She was born July 5, 1962 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late Stanley and Sylvia (Sowers) Worwa. In addition to her parent's she was preceded in death by her son, Roy "Bo" Bonecutter, Jr.; brother, Michael Worwa; sister,...

Charles C. Kemmer

Charles C. Kemmer

May 6, 2025

Charles C. Kemmer, 75, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away on May 6, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1949, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Harold and Betty (Hackathorn) Kemmer. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Sandy Kemmer; and his sister, Jolley Hackathorn Wade.

Charles is survived by his...

Steven Anthony Desimone

Steven Anthony Desimone

May 4, 2025

Steven Anthony DeSimone, 51, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on May 4, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1973, at the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri to Helen (Livingston) Bouchet and the late Stefano A. DeSimone. In addition to his father, Steven is preceded in death by his daughter, Anna Rose; his son, Leo; and his sister,...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Hout

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Hout

Apr 29, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Hout, the matriarch of the extended Hout family and Richmond's treasured gem, passed away on April 29, 2025, at her Richmond home, surrounded by her many loved ones. She was 104.

She was born on Sept. 12, 1920, in Gibson, Ohio, to the late John and Adelia (Jarbo) Hedges. In addition to her parents,...

David Alan Gibson

David Alan Gibson

Apr 24, 2025

David Alan Gibson, 71, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away on April 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 30, 1953, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to the late Norman and Margaret (Aldridge) Gibson.

David was an avid golfer, music lover, and loved to read.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn (Roberts)...

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