Obituaries

Aug 22, 2018

James C. Booth, Sr., 89, of Amsterdam, OH, passed away August 22, 2018 at Valley Hospice, Steubenville.

He was born January 19, 1929 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late James C. and Elsie (Collins) Booth

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Velma F. Booth who passed...

Aug 19, 2018

In Loving Memory of Edward Peter Mowry Edward Peter Mowry, 55, of Weirton, WV passed away on August 19, 2018.

He was born on November 3, 1962 to the late George Mowry and Virginia "Susie" Mowry of Wintersville, OH.

Ed is survived by his daughter, Kristen Mowry, of Baltimore, MD; his sisters, Rebecca (Jim) Bowman...

Aug 18, 2018

Clarence Joseph "Sears" Edwards, 67, of Bergholz, OH, passed away August 18, 2018 at his home.

He was born November 22, 1950 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Clarence and Kathleen (Beadnell) Edwards.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Elliott.

He served his...

Aug 16, 2018

Twyla June White, 89, of Amsterdam, OH, joined the angels in heaven on August 16, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 29, 1928 in Bloomingdale, OH, a daughter of the late Lawrence  "Tex" and Anna (Smith) Hoobler.

Twyla was a member of the Hope Church in Amsterdam, OH where she sang...

Aug 15, 2018

Martin Snyder, 62, of Cadiz, OH, passed away August 15, 2018 at his beloved home.

He was born October 26, 1955 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of Dolly (Horn) Snyder and the late Ross Snyder.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-laws, Tom Whitlatch, Donald Klos, William Klos,...

Aug 3, 2018

Norma Louise Keyser of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 3 at Trinity West Hospital.         She has been reunited with the love of her life and husband of 68 years, John D. Keyser, Sr., who she married on July 20, 1946.

Norma was born on June 10, 1931 in Steubenville, the daughter of the late James...

Jul 28, 2018

Rhonda Sears, mother of 2 beautiful boys passed Saturday, July, 28th, 2018, from a severe case of diabetes.

Rhonda is daughter to Charlene Sears and late Roger Sears.  She leaves behind 4 siblings: Melissa Sears, Roger Sears II, RheaDale Reed, and Billy Robinson.

Rhonda was the type of person that would do anything for anyone. ...

Jul 26, 2018

David Alan Gache, 63 of Cape Coral, Florida, formally from Wintersville Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2018.

David was born March 4, 1955 in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of Eleanor (Hanby) Gache and the late Louis John Gache.

David married Gaila who calls David "best person I will ever know", they were...

Jul 21, 2018

Harriet I. Cline, 90, formerly of East Springfield, OH, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Lancia's Villa Vista in Steubenville.

She was born October 12, 1927 in Corry, PA, to the late Raymond Cathers and Inez King, Cathers, Curtis, Eshbaugh.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of the Cross in East...

Jul 18, 2018

Robert William Bell, 75, of Toronto, OH, passed away July 18, 2018 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

He was born February 20, 1943 in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Leslie and Ida Mae (Pearson) Bell.

Robert served his country in the United States Navy.

He was a...

Jul 2, 2018

Daniel A. Waggoner, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away July 2, 2018 at his home.

He was born November 29, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Ralph and Hazel (Holland) Waggoner.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, April Lamp and sister, Evelyn Blevins.

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Jun 29, 2018

Julie L. Hocker, 60, of East Springfield, OH, passed away June 29, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Her mother Faye Carter also passed with her in the accident.

She was born February 24, 1958 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Fredrick S. and Faye (Bausell) Carter.

Julie worked at Jefferson...

Jun 29, 2018

Faye Carter, 81, of East Springfield, OH, passed away June 29, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Her daughter Julie Hocker also passed with her in the accident.

She was born October 7, 1936 in Bergholz, OH, a daughter of the late Wade and Nannie (Sykes) Bausell. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Jun 29, 2018

John Kenneth Cook, 60, of Steubenville, OH, passed away June 29, 2018 at Alter Care of Adena.

He was born January 18, 1958 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Zane and Mary (Vanderpool) Cook, Sr.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Lynn Cook; and brothers,...

Jun 27, 2018

Jack Lee Gale 79 of Clearwater, FL and formerly of Wintersville, Ohio passed away June 27, 2018 in Clearwater. He was born April 22, 1939 in Jewett, Ohio where he was raised by his grandmother, Bernice Gale.

Jack was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Gale; son-in-law, Mark Malesick; daughter-in-law, Janine Gale.

He served...

Jun 23, 2018

John "Curt" Harris, 57, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 23 at Trinity West, Steubenville.

Curt was born August 25, 1960 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Fred and Helen (Henwood) Harris. He was employed by Local #154 as a boilermaker.

Curt is survived by his wife, Wendy Bornyk Harris and to...

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....