Obituaries

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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Apr 1, 2018

Betty J. Beadnell, 79, of Canton, OH, formerly of Bergholz, OH, passed away April 1, 2018 at Canton Healthcare Center.

She was born April 14, 1938 in Amsterdam, OH, a daughter of the late Saul and Thena (Carpenter) Mick.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Mordie P. Beadnell;...

Mar 26, 2018

Janelda M. Mason, 84, of Richmond, Ohio passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at UPMC Hospital Pittsburgh.

She loved her family, enjoyed playing games and sold Avon for many years.

She was a member of Richmond United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, was part of  Woman's Renewal, a member...

Mar 26, 2018

Darlene Faye Phillips, 90, of Hopedale, OH, passed away March 26, 2018 at Gables Care Center, Hopedale, OH.

She was born July 14, 1927 in Grinnell, Iowa, a daughter of the late Herbert and Faye (Otto) Smith.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Phillips; son, Audra Lee...

Mar 24, 2018

Laura A. Rhine, 85, of Steubenville, OH, passed away March 24, 2018 at Sienna Skilled Care, Wintersville.

She was born August 10, 1932 in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Douglas and Thelma (Davis) LeVelle.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" Rhine, Sr.; grandson, Rickie...

Mar 14, 2018

Martha J. Barker, 85, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away March 14, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West ER, Steubenville.

She was born September 24, 1932 in Unionport, OH, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Osborne) Dornbush.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Barker; daughter, Darlene...

Mar 13, 2018

Bonnie Lynn Booth, 61, of Amsterdam, OH, went into the arms of Jesus on March 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 15, 1956 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Myers) Baker.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her infant son, Dallen Wright.

She was a...

Feb 28, 2018

Stefano A. DeSimone, 67, of Richmond, OH, passed away February 28, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 28, 1950 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Liberato and Livia Della Penna DeSimone.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny and Joseph...

Feb 25, 2018

George Lewis Cogley 72 of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 25, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during Vietnam and was retired from Weirton Steel.

George was born July 22, 1945 in Toronto, Ohio a son of the late Norman and Elsie Toy Cogley. In addition to...

Feb 18, 2018

Lewis K. Elliott, 95, of Steubenville, OH, passed away February 18, 2018 at the Laurels of Steubenville.

He was born July 10, 1922 in Bergholz, OH, a son of the late Hugh LeRoy and Esther (Polen) Elliott.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Kermit Elliott.

Lewis...

Feb 17, 2018

Betty Jo Rauch, 89 of Richmond, Ohio passed Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Orchards at Foxcrest.

She was a registered nurse in the pediatric unit at the former Ohio Valley Hospital. She cherished and loved all her children and grandchildren.

Betty Jo was born on October 12, 1928 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio a daughter...

Feb 16, 2018

June Snyder 87, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Friday,  February 16, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 14, 1930 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Ermine and Erma Linn Brake. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Snyder, three sisters; Mamie Brake,...