Obituaries

Dec 11, 2018

Kirk J. Dahlem, 58, of Toronto, OH, passed away December 11, 2018.

He was born September 30, 1960 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Robert E. and Betty Lee (Daugherty) Dahlem.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald and Gary Dahlem.

Kirk is survived...

Dec 4, 2018

Kim Ilene Mark 57, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Trinity West ER. She was born February 17, 1961 a daughter of the late James and Shirley (Meadows) Mark. She is survived by her daughter, Madison Smith of Mingo Jct. and currently attending the Air Force Academy in Colorado; companion, Bob "Smitty"...

Nov 29, 2018

WILLIAM "REID"  CRAGO, 65, of Amsterdam, OH, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio March 22, 1953, a son of Iva Williams Crago of Amsterdam and the late Charles Crago.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Charles "Chuck". He retired from Weirton Steel as a...

Nov 27, 2018

Robert Steve Wachenschwanz, 72, of Wintersville, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 10, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Robert L. and Anna V. (Hess) Wachenschwanz.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Suellen Nichols....

Nov 25, 2018

Michael John Grable, 43, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018.

He was born July 7, 1975 in Uhrichsville, OH, a son of Nick Lee and Debbie Sue (Carroll) Grable.

Michael was a decorated Veteran of the United States Army.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife,...

Nov 22, 2018

Delores Marlene Brown, 82, of Steubenville, OH, passed away November 22, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born August 15, 1936 in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Violet (Cornman) Black.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter Erin Beth Brown.

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Nov 19, 2018

Joyceina M. Plunkett, 72, of Hammondsville, OH, passed away November 19, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

She was born June 9, 1946 in Toronto, OH, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Mahala (Pinkerton) Millhorn.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, Diana Pizzoferrato, Susana Marie Millhorn,...

Nov 14, 2018

Sandy Lee Kemmer, 68, of Bergholz, OH, passed away November 14, 2018 at Allegheny General, Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born August 24, 1950 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Ramon and Norma (Shockley) Wade.

She was a member of the Church of God, Amsterdam, OH.

Sandy is survived by her husband...

Nov 9, 2018

Patsy Sue Lipinski, 61, of Toronto, OH, passed away November 9, 2018 at her home.

She was born January 21, 1957, a daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Winland) Bland.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lipinski and brother, Jerry Bland.

Patsy is survived...

Nov 8, 2018

Shelva Jean Miller, 81, of Bergholz, OH, passed away November 8, 2018, at Arbors of Minerva.

She was a 1954 graduate of Bergholz High School, attended Cincinnati Bible Seminary and graduated with an Associate of Arts in Science from Columbia-Greene Community College (NY) and an RN from Columbia-Greene Medical Center. At the time of her retirement she...

Nov 1, 2018

John Abbott Graebing , 83, of Irondale , Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2018, at Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio, while surrounded by his loving family. John was born on January 7th, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio to John Hudson Graebing and Mercedes Abbott Graebing and was an only child.

John graduated from Fork...

Oct 31, 2018

Surrounded by his family, Lawrence "Larry" P. Crow, 71, passed away on October 31, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Larry was born a native of Amsterdam, Ohio and spent the majority of his life living in what he believed to be one of the best places you could ever live, Bergholz, Ohio. Larry was an active member and trustee...

Oct 27, 2018

Kenneth W. Brownfield 75 of Steubenville, Ohio formerly of Bergholz, Ohio  passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was the owner and operator of Twin Trucking Inc.

Kenneth was born April 12, 1943 in Salem, Ohio a son of the late Marshall Brownfield and Margaret (Curtis) Brownfield of Dover, OH....

Oct 15, 2018

Michael "Mic" J. Crissinger, 65, of Richmond, OH, passed away October 15, 2018.

He was born March 4, 1953 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late James W. Crissinger and Edith (Brown) Tuttle.

Michael is survived by his children, Amanda Crissinger and Michael Crissinger, Jr.; brother, Gary (Glenda) Crissinger; sister, Joyce (Wally) Smietanski; grandchild,...

Oct 12, 2018

Patricia Ann (Church) Wilson, 77, of Bloomingdale, Ohio went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2018.

She was born on May 22, 1941 a daughter of the late Kenneth and Sophie Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, William "Billy" and a sister, Sharon. Patty is survived by...

Oct 12, 2018

Sophia M. Horkey, 86, of Bergholz, OH, passed away on October 12, 2018 at Valley Hospice.

She was born July 15, 1932 in Carroll County Ohio, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Horshok) Kuryn.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Walter Kuryn.    Sophia attended...

Oct 10, 2018

Ruth E. Haislet, age 86, of Ormond Beach, FL, passed away October 10, 2018.

She is preceded in death by her son, William "Billy" Haislet and three brothers, Delmer, George, and Robert Staats.

Ruth was born January 25, 1932 in Murraysville, WV, a daughter of the late Charles Leonard Staats and Thelma Chichester Staats.

Oct 4, 2018

Dorothy M. Hoagland, 79, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away October 4, 2018 in Springfield, OH.

She was born May 6, 1939 in Bloomingdale, OH, a daughter of the late Noel and Gladys Virginia (Tubaugh) Marker.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, Charles H. Myers; second husband, Albert...

Sep 29, 2018

Ian William Cornish, 15, of Richmond, OH, passed away September 29, 2018 at his home after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

He is preceded in death by his Grandmother Helen (Deanie) Cornish who is now watching over him and holding him in her loving arms. He will be deeply missed by his parents; Sonja and Erick...

Sep 24, 2018

Mary "Alice" Merrin 82, born in Toronto, Ohio on November 10, 1935 passed away at Aultman Hospital on Monday, September 24, 2018. She loved playing bingo, cards, and also enjoyed working in the yard. She was the daughter of Joseph Grafton Elson and Mary Agnes Milewsky. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Merrin. Alice is survived...