Obituaries

Jun 22, 2018

George J. Matheson, Sr., 86, of East Springfield, OH, passed away June 22, 2018.

He was born July 23, 1931 in Waynesburg, PA, a son of the late George and Icy (King) Matheson.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta and second wife, JoAnn; sons, Jesse "Jerry"...

Jun 18, 2018

Thresa L. Hilliard, 75, of Weirton, WV passed away June 18, 2018 at Weirton Medical Center, WV.

She was born April 18, 1943 in Cross Creek Twp., PA, a daughter of the late Mike and Theresa (Dobroski) Popp.

Thresa is survived by children, Richard Hilliard, Michael Hilliard, and Amy Harris; brother, Michael Popp; several grandchildren;...

Jun 9, 2018

Roger Dale Sears, born on September 9, 1948, "A man with a million stories", lost his life at 10:00pm, Saturday, June 9th, 2018 to a battle with small cell lung cancer.

He was a son of the late Mary Madeline Sears and Willis Clyde Sears, and brother to: David Sears, James Sears, Jerald Sears, Keith Sears, and...

May 28, 2018

Brian "Z-Man" Straka, 60, of Wintersville, OH, passed away May 28, 2018 at Allegheny General, Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born November 1, 1957 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Irma (Fracasso) Straka of Toronto, OH and the late Albert Straka.

Brian was Catholic by faith.

He was an independent long haul truck driver....

May 22, 2018

Eugene "Mac" McBride, 85, of Richmond, OH, passed away May 22, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born June 19, 1932 in Salem, WV, a son of the late Matthew and Jessie (McCuen) McBride.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Rothacker) McBride; daughter, Susie...

May 21, 2018

Sue Ann Boyd, 80 of Richmond, Ohio passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at Sienna Skilled Care. Sue loved quilting and bowling. She was a fan of Steelers football, Nascar and Big Red Football. She was proud former member of the Big Red Band also involved with her Steubenville High School class reunions.

She was born March...

May 15, 2018

Ret. Lieutenant Colonel William "Bill" Warnock, 94 of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his home. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force also serving during WWII. He graduated with a Master's Degree in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh and was an educator working for West Liberty University and Jefferson Technical College. Bill...

May 8, 2018

Nicholas "Big Bully Busick" Busick, 63, of Weirton, WV, on May 8, 2018, entered the ring one last time with his wife and all three of his children at ringside and in his corner.  This former World Wrestling Federation star wrestler won the final round against cancer meeting his Maker with the same grit and strength and celebration that...

Apr 29, 2018

Ralph William Ford, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother has fought the good fight, he has finished his course, and he kept the faith and won the race on April 29, 2018.

Ralph was born on June 11, 1957 and was preceded in death by his daughter, Angelique, mother, Geraldine Bowers, father-in-law, Roy D. Henry and two...

Apr 24, 2018

Robert Arthur Alpino 82, of Richmond, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

Bob was employed at Jefferson Union and Edison Local where he worked as a teacher and coach. He was a member of Richmond United Methodist Church, Richmond Lions Club, and Richmond Historical Society. He loved golf, gardening, and...

Apr 23, 2018

James Richard Snider, 87, of Hopedale, OH, went home to be with his Blessed Lord April 23, 2018.

He was born December 10, 1930 in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late William Snider and Vivian Hargest. He was raised by the late William and Nancy Snider.

James is preceded in death by his sister,...

Apr 20, 2018

Raymond R. LaRue 93 died Friday, April 20, 2018. Raymond was an avid outdoors-man who hunted and farmed at The Hidden Acres Farm. He served in the CCC and in the Army in the Philippines during WWII.

He was born October 31, 1924 in Blaine, Ohio and was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Maude...

Apr 18, 2018

Mary Alice "Butch" Putnam 93 of East Springfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Weirton Medical Center. Mary worked as a book keeper for Harry Thornburn Inc., was  owner of Leisure Time Crafts with her husband and attended East Springfield U.M Church of the Cross. She enjoyed crafts and loves crocheting. She was a member of LaBelle...

Apr 17, 2018

JOHN R. "Bob" KIRK, 97 of Richmond, Ohio passed away April 17,2018 at Trinity Medical Center West  of natural causes.

He was born July 1, 1920 in Richmond (Fairfield), Ohio, a son of Robert and Ada Swickard Kirk.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, two sisters, Norma E. Kirk and Beatrice "Betty" (James)...

Apr 16, 2018

Saundra E. Thomas, 78, of Millersburg, OH, formerly of Amsterdam, Ohio passed away April 16, 2018.

She was born March 10, 1940 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (DeNoon) Sutton.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Junior Bradley Thomas; granddaughter, Megan and sister,...

Apr 15, 2018

Margaret "Peggy" Straka 91 of Richmond, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

She was born June 12, 1926 in Empire, Ohio a daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Fowler) Thomas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Sue Straka; sister, Betty Thomas;...

Apr 12, 2018

Roy "Bo" Lee Bonecutter, Jr., 36, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away April 12, 2018.

He was born June 3, 1981 in Wheeling, WV, a son of Rose and Roy Lee Bonecutter, Sr.

Bo loved his family, farming, and anything with wheels.

He is survived by his son, Leland and one child on the...

Apr 11, 2018

Jon Jarrett Sczruba 37 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at his home. He was born June 7, 1980 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of Ronald and Carol (Evans) Sczruba of Wintersville.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Rose Sczruba; two brothers, Kevin (Denise) Sczruba and Ronny Sczruba;...

Apr 10, 2018

Sophie Prisbylla, 91, daughter of the late Frank and Josepha Bik, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, where she was reunited with her beloved son Jack.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Walter Prisbylla; her daughter, Nancy (Larry) Davis, daughter-in-law,  Sharon Prisbylla of Houston, Texas;     seven grand children, Lisa,...

Apr 6, 2018

Stephen Hanchin, 83, of Annapolis, OH, passed away April 6, 2018.

He was born June 24, 1934 in Annapolis, OH, a son of the late John and Anna (Bosela) Hanchin.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Stanton Francis Hanchin, Sr.;grandson, Stanton Hanchin II; and 13 siblings.

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