Obituaries

Jun 29, 2017

Jackie LaRue, 89 of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Valley Hospice after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Raymond; brother, David; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was an active member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church where she helped start the women's group Busy...

Jun 28, 2017

Nancy (Graham) Baksa , 75, of East Springfield, OH, passed away June 28, 2017 after a long illness.

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Jun 24, 2017

Kathleen L. McDannels, 93, of Annapolis, OH, passed away June 24, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born January 21, 1924 in Beverly, WV, a daughter of the late Sterl and Zella (Bender) Louk.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Junior McDannels; son,...

Jun 16, 2017

Stanley D. Kavanagh, Sr., 75, of Wintersville, OH, passed away June 16, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born October 22, 1941 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late John Leo and Elizabeth Jean (Polcyn) Kavanagh.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Michael Kavanagh....

Jun 14, 2017

Merrell J. Yocum, 88, of Richmond, OH, passed away June 14, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born November 7, 1928 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Marie Yocum Pastors.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Jean M. Yocum...

Jun 11, 2017

Colton "Colt" Douglas Davidson, 7 months, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Trinity Medical Center West of unknown causes. Colt was born October 28, 2016 in Steubenville, OH. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Kelly Argentine who passed away in 2013. Colt is survived by his parents, Sara Argentine of Bloomingdale and Zachary Davidson of...

Jun 11, 2017

William "Bill" R. Gruber, 44, of Bloomingdale, OH, lost his battle to Leukemia June 11, 2017 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born May 8, 1973 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Jerry and Kathy (Mack) Gruber of Bloomingdale, OH.

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

Jun 9, 2017

Mary June Schmied, 79, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away June 9, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West ER.

She was born March 21, 1938 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ralph and M. June (Claypool) Eberts.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy H. Schmied, and...

Jun 6, 2017

Henri O. Albert, 83, of Wintersville, OH died June 6, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born in Lodi, California on October 15, 1933 to the late Henri J.and Mollie E. (McConnell) Albert.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Betty and his wife of 42...

Jun 3, 2017

Suzann L. Hayes, 60, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017.

She was born August 31, 1956, a daughter of the late Harvey O. and Marjorie E. (Leasure) Shuman.

She was employed at M & M Hardware for 13 years.

Suzann is survived by her daughters, Shannon (Ben) Taylor and Sabrina...

May 29, 2017

William Kenny Jones, 89, of Wintersville, OH, passed away May 29, 2017 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born December 26, 1927 in Bethany, WV, a son of the late Roy and Martha (Malloy) Jones.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Maxine Custer Jones; second wife,...

May 26, 2017

Sharon (Schultz) Carson, 58, of Bergholz, OH, passed away on May 26, 2017 at home with her family by her side.

She was born July 17, 1958 in Steubenville, OH.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Hugh and Marybelle (Byron) Schultz and two sisters, Pamela and Mary Schultz.

She worked as...

May 26, 2017

Leona Maxine Cline Grimm Call, 90, of Richmond, OH, passed away May 26, 2017 at Gables Care Center, Hopedale, OH.

She was born July 26, 1926 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Lester Ray and Monica (Arabella) Cline.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, Howard...

May 26, 2017

Mary A. White, 85, of Annapolis Rd., Hopedale, passed away May 26, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 13, 1931 in Canfield, OH, a daughter of the late Deweese and Lena (Greasel) Paulin.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen...

May 13, 2017

Paul Blackburn, 84, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Richmond, OH, passed away May 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 27, 1932 in Richmond, OH, a son of the late Ralph and Ida (Delaney) Blackburn.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his brother, Ralph Junior Blackburn and his...

Apr 25, 2017

Kathaleen Stevenson, 91, of Richmond, OH, passed away April 25, 2017 at Sienna Skilled Nursing Home.

She was born February 26, 1926 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice (Wasley) Johnston.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Stevenson; brother, Charles; and sisters,...

Apr 21, 2017

Connie L. Snider, 72, of Wintersville, OH, passed away April 21, 2017 at her home.

She was born November 17, 1944 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Charles Cooper and Anna Mae (Martin) Cooper Harter.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by 3 brothers and 5 sisters.

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Apr 17, 2017

Thomas M. Anderson, 65, of Annapolis, OH, passed away April 17, 2017 at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH.

He was born April 5, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Naomi Jean (Hill) Anderson of Annapolis and the late Clarence Anderson, Sr.

Thomas attended Wintersville Community Chapel.

He enjoyed coaching little league....

Apr 15, 2017

Janine Gale, 56, of Wintersville, OH, passed away April 15, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness.

She was born December 30, 1960 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Chris and Doris (White) DeCesare.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by...

Apr 12, 2017

Barbara J. Martinez, 56, of Wintersville, OH, passed away April 12, 2017 at her home.

She was born September 1, 1960 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Ronald and Bess (Mercer) Thompson.

Barbara loved animals and flowers.

She is survived by her husband, Marco Martinez of Wintersville; daughters, Marlana Martinez of...