Obituaries

Jan 27, 2020

James Mumbower 82, of Richmond, Ohio passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Dixon Healthcare Center. Jim was a Veteran of the US Marine Corp. He graduated from Jefferson Union high school, retired from the Sammis Plant and was a member of Wintersville Baptist Temple.

Jim was born January 7, 1938 in Washington, PA, a son of...

Jan 25, 2020

Ruth I. Hanlin 78 of Richmond, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Valley Hospice Care Center, Steubenville. She enjoyed her grandchildren, cooking, working jigsaw puzzles, thrift shopping and garage sales.

Ruth was born May 23, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Alice (Rickenbaugh) Harris. In addition to her parents she...

Jan 21, 2020

Norma J. Whitehouse, 89, of Wintersville, OH, passed away January 21, 2020 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville.

She was born July 10, 1930 in Crooksville, OH, a daughter of the late Robert and Lena (Barker) Wayne.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. Whitehouse; son,...

Jan 19, 2020

Glenn W. Dye "Sunny", 77, of Amsterdam, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020, in New Philadelphia, OH.

He was the son of the late Glenn Dye and Mary Buchanan Dye.

He was a self-employed contractor. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents...

Jan 10, 2020

Esther F. Elliott 91 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at Woodland Hills Assisted Living, Weirton. She was retired nurses aide from Weirton Medical Center. Esther was Methodist by faith.

Esther was born August 16, 1928 in Toronto, Ohio a daughter of the late Fred and Virgie (Flenniken) Simpson. In addition to her parents...

Jan 10, 2020

Dolores "Dodie" Marie McLaughlin, 90, of Wellsburg, WV, formerly of Amsterdam, OH, passed away January 10, 2020 at Golden Oaks Assisted Living, Follansbee, WV.

She was born August 26, 1929 in Amsterdam, OH, a daughter of the late Basil and Vallie (Grezlik) Thomas.

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

Jan 9, 2020

Ruth Ethel Smuck, 94 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020.

She was born December 3, 1925 in Chester, West Virginia a daughter of the late Patrick "Patty" and Edith ( Berry )  Burns. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Smuck; five brothers, Raymond, Bill, John, Bob,...

Jan 4, 2020

Richard Edward Applegarth Jr., 76, of Richmond, OH, passed away comfortably at home on January 4, 2020. Richard was born in Steubenville, OH, on April 25, 1943.  He was a proud 1961 graduate of Steubenville High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He then worked for National Steel/Weirton Steel and retired after 37 years of service. Richard...

Dec 23, 2019

Ernest L. "Ernie" Frantz 82, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Valley Hopsice, Steubenville. Ernie was a member of Carpenters Local #186 Steubenville and was Methodist by faith.

He was born July 12, 1937 in Alikanna, Ohio a son of the late William and Margaret (Calahan) Frantz. In addition to his parents he...

Dec 15, 2019

James "Jimmy" Andrew Allender, 24, of Carrollton, OH, passed away December 15, 2019. He was born July 20, 1995, in Steubenville, OH. Jimmy graduated from Edison High School in 2013. He graduated from the EGCC Welding Program in 2015. He was a pipe welder and loved it. Jimmy was inspired, mentored and looked up to Chuck Cline of Edison...

Dec 8, 2019

Edward G. "Bibo" Potenzini passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019, peacefully at his home in Mingo Junction, Ohio. Edward was born on April 10, 1937 to the late Joseph and Anna (Felo) Potenzini.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Edward T. "Eddie" Potenzini; brothers, Joseph Potenzini, Jr., Thomas Potenzini, Fred...

Dec 3, 2019

Ronald L. Huggins, Sr., 75, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in Carrollton, OH.

Ronald was the youngest of three children born to the late Raymond and Edna Tarr Huggins.

Ronnie, as everyone called him, loved the outdoors. In the summertime he could always be found working in the garden, mowing the...

Dec 3, 2019

Arlene M. Redish, 77, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away December 3, 2019 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville.

She was born December 4, 1941 in Harrison City, PA, a daughter of the late Victor and Evelyn (Heider) Lasitis.

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

Dec 2, 2019

Larry D. Mercer, 73, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away suddenly on December 2, 2019 at his home.

He was born in the farmhouse on February 13, 1946 in Bloomingdale, OH, a son of the late Eric Lowell and Martha Pauline (Cline) Mercer.

Larry was a lifelong dairy farmer for Mercer Farms that is a recognized...

Nov 26, 2019

Pamela C. Linn, 72, of Richmond, OH, passed away November 26, 2019 at her home.

She was born February 9, 1947 in East Liverpool, OH, a daughter of the late Harry and Helen Gillespie.

Pam was an active member of the Richmond United Methodist church. She had a passion for teaching, serving the students of...

Nov 23, 2019

Harry James Clark passed away November 23, 2019 in El Paso, Texas.

He was born May 4, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Harry Elmer and Dorothy Alberta (Rairigh) Clark.

Harry served his country in the United States Army. He served two tours in Vietnam. Harry was a recipient of two Bronze...

Nov 17, 2019

Donald Conrad Kempf, 82, of Mechanicstown, OH, has been embraced by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 17, 2019

He was born November 12, 1937.

A hard working man since the age of 7, retiring from JP Plastic as well as a successful business owner and truck driver.

He overcame illitercacy...

Nov 10, 2019

Debra E. Salsberry, 65, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away November 10, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born August 24, 1954 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Isaac and Ivy (Dennis) Groves.

She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, East Springfield for many many years where she served...

Nov 6, 2019

Carole Jane Brownfield, 76, of Toronto, OH, passed away November 6, 2019 at Acuity Specialty Hospital, Weirton, WV.

She was born March 1, 1943 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late William and Sarah (McLaughlin) Rutledge.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, William "Billy" Rutledge, Carl Rutledge,...

Nov 4, 2019

Orion "Lee" Grable, 82, of Unionport, OH, passed away November 4, 2019 at his home. Lee served for over 22 years in the US Army. He was employed by operating engineers Local #18. He was an honorary member of Unionport and Belvedere Fire Departments.

He was born May 8, 1937 in Unionport, Ohio, a son of the...