Obituaries

Feb 23, 2020

Judy Fay Rhodes 75 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Judy was a member of the New Rumley Methodist Church and New Rumley Women's Ministry.

She was born September 29, 1944 in Bergholz, Ohio a daughter of the late "Shorty" and Martha Peoples. In addition to...

Feb 16, 2020

Betty J. Hopkins, 73, of Richmond, OH, passed away February 16, 2020 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

She was born July 20, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late James A. and Genevieve (Flick) Jenkins.

Friends will be received from 6-8 PM on Friday, February 21, 2020 from 6-8 PM at the...

Feb 12, 2020

Thomas Lee Blackburn, 65, of Richmond, OH, passed away February 12, 2020 at Trinity Medical Center West ER, Steubenville.

He was born January 16, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Ralph and Erma Jean "Jo" (Palmer) Blackburn.

Tom retired from Weirton Steel.

He was a member of the Richmond United...

Feb 11, 2020

Martha Jean Lopus, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away February 11, 2020, at the age of 86, comfortably in her home. She was born November 25, 1933, in Erie, PA, to Floyd and Carrie Hurlburt.

Martha is survived by her daughter Sharon Lopus, daughter Sandra Lopus-Williams, son-in-law Michael Williams; two grandchildren Lucca Williams and James Robert Pepper. Martha ...

Feb 8, 2020

PFC Hunter Layne West 20 of Fort Eustis, VA passed away February 8, 2020. He was a soldier in the US Army and a member of the 53RD battalion. Hunter was a 2018 graduate of Edison High School and was voted class clown by his classmates. Hunter loved playing Xbox, LSU and New Orleans Saints football.

He...

Feb 6, 2020

Susannah Booth, 85, of Richmond, OH, passed away February 6, 2020 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. She was a graduate of Mingo high school

She was born November 7, 1934 in Powhatan Point, OH, a daughter of the late Arthur and Erma (Gallagher) Kemp. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Feb 1, 2020

Lois Ann Crawford, 60, of Stow, OH, passed away February 1, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic.

She was born June 2, 1959 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late William Blaine and Martha (Sutton) Crawford.

Lois was a member of the United Methodist Church of East Springfield. She was a lifelong nurse.

She...

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.