Obituaries

Mar 30, 2019

Florence Kathryn Taylor, 84, of Toronto, Ohio passed into the presence of the ONE she loved and served, the Lord Jesus Christ on March 30, 2019.

Florence was born on November 16, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late William Bentson and Ida (Zook) Beckett.

She was a graduate of the Ohio Valley Hospital School...

Mar 30, 2019

Lavonne Morrison 70 of Toronto, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at West Penn Hospital. She was born April 25, 1948 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Glenn and Dorothy (Reed) Waggoner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Morrison and a son, Kyle Morrison. Lavonne was retired from...

Mar 25, 2019

Evelyn L. Cerone, 98, of Toronto, OH, passed away March 25, 2019 at Sienna Skilled Nursing, Wintersville.

She was born March 2, 1921 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Andrew and Pearl (Martine) Loyer.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, William Wells and second...

Mar 21, 2019

Naomi Jean Anderson 93, of Annapolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home. She was born July 8, 1925 in Wintersville, Ohio a daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Wright Hill. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Anderson, Sr.; son, Thomas Anderson; four brothers, Scott, Harold,...

Mar 16, 2019

Theresa Ann (Valentine) Hall of Weirton, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2019.

She was born on November 4, 1960, a daughter of the late Gerald Valentine and Patricia (Ralph) Wilson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, William "Billy". Theresa is survived by her...

Mar 5, 2019

Ruth M. Devore, 84, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away March 5, 2019 at the Laurels of Steubenville.

She was born February 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Virgil and Phoebe Shroyer.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, David G. Devore; her infant son; sisters, Gladys and Brenda; and...

Mar 4, 2019

Charlene Kay Sears passed away on the morning of March 4th, 2019. She was sister to Karen Southwell, Paula Cessna, Edna Sliker, Cathy Bradley, Hudson Snyder, Barbara Ammon, and Bruce Snyder.  She was married to the late Roger Sears and resided in Bloomingdale, Ohio.  She was mother to Billy Robinson, RheaDale Reed, Rhonda Sears (deceased), Roger Sears, and Melissa...

Feb 28, 2019

Donald Roy Everhart, age 62, passed away in Charlotte, NC on February 28th, 2019. He was a 1975 graduate of Riverview High School. Don was known for his skills as a race announcer throughout the Ohio region, a founder of the American Motor Racing Association, a loving father, and a proud grandfather. He was an active member of Mount...

Feb 28, 2019

Delphia Burch, 102, of Bloomingdale, OH, entered into her heavenly home February 28, 2019 at Gables Care Center, Hopedale.

She was born August 24, 1916, a daughter of the late George and Anna (Taylor) Williamson.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Franklin Burch; sons, Richard...

Feb 26, 2019

Barbara J. Selvig, 75, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Sienna Skilled Care, Wintersville.

She was born December 2, 1943, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Woodrow and June (Tuftin) Kidwell.

Barbara is survived by her companion, Philip Sutton; two brothers, Melvin (Nellie) Kidwell and William (Thelma) Kidwell;...

Feb 23, 2019

Diann M. Reeves 54 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away February 23, 2019 at Trinity Medical Center West. She was born November 22, 1964 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of Betty (Clark) Anderson and the late Ray Anderson. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Savannah Delguzzi.

Diann was employed by Trinity...

Feb 19, 2019

Susan T. (Boroski) Carter, 74 of Richmond, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Susan was the only daughter of the late Joe and Mildred Boroski. Susan was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth "Kenny" Carter. Susan was a graduate of Dillonvale High School and retired from  Weirton Medical Center...

Feb 16, 2019

George "Ron" Sweat, 71 of East Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ron was one of seven children to the late Malcolm and Sarah (Chetok) Sweat. He was preceded in death by three brothers Lee, Ralph and Jack Sweat; a sister, Wanda Schoonover. Ron was the loving...

Feb 15, 2019

Vicki Lynn Orban, 60 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Trinity Medical Center West. She was born September 25, 1958 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of George and Carolyn (Green) Bickerstaff of Wintersville. In addition to her parents she is survived by her daughter, Samantha (Justin) Shear of Powell, Ohio; son, Harry (Meghan) Orban of...

Feb 1, 2019

Helen Starr Reed, 89, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on February 1, 2019.

Helen was born on April 10, 1929, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Ruth V. and Harry E. Starr. She was a member of Steubenville High School, class of 1946, and attended The Ohio State University where she...

Jan 29, 2019

Barry Leslie Brandon, 68 of Amsterdam, Ohio passed away January 29, 2019 at his home. He was born October 4, 1950 in Farmville, VA a son of the late Leslie and Thelma (Bailey) Brandon. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Donna Johnson.

Barry is survived by his wife, Kelly Brandon;...

Jan 27, 2019

Juanita Wallace 96, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Curahealth Hospital in Oakdale, PA. She was born March 22, 1922 in Pomeroy, Ohio a daughter of the late Marvin and Sally Allen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Wallace, Sr; daughter, Sandra "Sandy" Adams; brother, Ray Allen;...

Jan 20, 2019

Bernard F. "Smitty" Smith, 69, of Richmond, OH, passed away January 20, 2019 at his home.

He was born March 21, 1949 in Frostburg, MD, a son of the late Bernard and Andrea (Bendle) Smith.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Mike Smith and sister-in-law, Tina Smith.

Jan 18, 2019

Mary Lou Maple, 90, of Bergholz, OH, passed away January 18, 2019 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

She was born April 6, 1928 in Moundsville, WV, a daughter of the late Leslie Whetzel.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Maple, Sr; son, Leslie James Maple; daughter,...

Jan 15, 2019

Rosa Maria Peters, 74, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away January 15, 2019 at her home.

She was born December 7, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Christian and Martha (Schwoerer) Markert.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Christian Markert and sister-in-law, Linda Markert.

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