Obituaries

Jul 21, 2016

Donna Mae Mallernee, 79, of Carrollton, OH, passed away July 21, 2016 at Aultman Hospital, Canton, OH. She was born October 21, 1936 in East Springfield, OH, a daughter of the late John Russell and Wilma Mae (Morgan) Swickard. Donna loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed camping, baking, and playing cards. She is survived by her husband, Dual...

Jul 12, 2016

BLAINE E. RENNIE, 74, of Richmond, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. Born December 12, 1941 in Clinton, Ohio one of 5 children of Clifford and Grace (Wise) Rennie.  He worked with Rennie Oil Distributors for 17 years then managed Tile City until it closed in 1997 and finished his work career at...

Jul 11, 2016

Charles Robert "Bob" Champion, 89, of Bergholz, OH, passed away July 11, 2016 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. He was born September 1, 1926, a son of the late Charles E. and Mary (Hackathorn) Champion. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Champion; son, Greg Champion; brother, Laverne Champion; and sisters,...

Jul 8, 2016

Shirley L. (Ziklo) Humpe, 79, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away July 8, 2016 at Lancia Villa Vista, Steubenville. She was born September 8, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Ann (Sweda) Ziklo. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John Humpe, Jr. and brothers, William "Bill", Vic, and Eric Ziklo. Shirley was...

Jul 6, 2016

Aiden Michael McGinnis, 4 months old, passed away July 6, 2016 at his home. He was born February 22, 2016 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Jacob Michael and Samantha Dawn (Ferrell) McGinnis. Mommy, Daddy, and Jaxson "Bug" will always love you "Goose" and will forever hold you in our hearts. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents,...

Jul 6, 2016

David W. Miller, 75, of Richmond, OH, passed away July 6, 2016 at Dixon Healthcare Center, Wintersville. He was born December 11, 1940 in Bloomingdale, OH, a son of the late Ellis and Hazel (Hendrickson) Miller. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Alice (Beebout) Miller and granddaughter, Nikki Wright. He was a member...

Jul 5, 2016

Charles R. Hunt, Sr., 79, of Steubenville, OH, passed away July 5, 2016 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville. He was born January 3, 1937 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Edmund and Helen Elizabeth (Chamberlain) Hunt. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne "Sis" Marie Hunt, a brother and...

Jun 28, 2016

Janey Williams, 62, of Steubenville, OH,formerly of Bergholz, passed away of natural causes Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in her home. The daughter of Donald and Kathryn (Allmon) Williams of Bergholz, she is also survivedby her brother, Tom (Betsy) Williams and her sisters, Kathy Miser, Kay (Patrick) Oldaker and Janet (James) Gribben. A memorial service will be held for Janey at...

Jun 22, 2016

Rebecca Sue Lawson, 34 of Mingo Jct., Ohio passed away Wednesday June 22, 2016 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. She was born May 29, 1982 in Steubenville, Ohio to John Lawson of Steubenville and Susan Mills Lawson of Wintersville. In addition to her parents she is survived by two sons, Kaylup and Kyllian Payne; brother, Eric Lawson; nephew, Aydin...

Jun 22, 2016

Velma F. Booth 78, of Amsterdam, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. She was born May 20, 1938 in Carroll County, Ohio a daughter of the late Wilbur and Mabel Howell Snively. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Booth; two sisters, Betty Louise Cross and...

Jun 21, 2016

Joyce Ann Delaney 78, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2016 at Acuity Specialty Hospital, Weirton, WV. She was born October 24, 1937 in Follansbee, WV, a daughter of the late Earl and Marge Deavers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Reuille. Joyce worked as a dietary supervisor until...

Jun 20, 2016

Harold E. Smith (Smitty), 86, of Richmond, Ohio passed away peacefully June 20th, 2016, while surrounded by his family at Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born in Amsterdam, Ohio on May 22nd, 1931 to Samuel and Ella Smith and was the fourth of five children. Smitty graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1949 and quickly...

Jun 16, 2016

Avery L. Miller, 67, of East Springfield, OH, passed away June 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 22, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Clarence and Leona (Pigott) Miller. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Allen Miller. Avery served his country in the...

Jun 13, 2016

Richard D. "Shadow" Peppler, Jr., 60, of Toronto, OH, passed away June 13, 2016 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville. He was born June 18, 1955 in Follansbee, WV, a son of the late Richard, Sr. and Mary (Crabtree) Peppler. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Hanna Peppler; brother, Jimmy Peppler; and...

Jun 13, 2016

Jeffrey J. King, Sr., 63, of Wintersville, OH passed away June 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born September 15, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Thomas Porter and Maxine (Mundy) King.

Jeffrey retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel after 39 years.

He was a member of...

Jun 11, 2016

Charles William Edwards, 92, of Wintersville, Ohio, died Saturday, June 11.

Mr. Edwards practiced law as an attorney in Jefferson County, Ohio and was a member for 65 years of the Ohio State Bar Association and the Jefferson County Bar Association. He was a former Bresident of the Union Savings Bank of Steubenville and of First Financial...

Jun 7, 2016

Vincent S. Spear, 75, of Wintersville, OH, passed away June 7, 2016 at Sienna Skilled Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 25, 1941 in Colliers, WV, a son of the late Vincent A. and Grace D. (Ely) Spear.

Vincent served his country in the United States Navy where he retired...

Jun 6, 2016

Virgil Wayne Russell, 84, of Bloomingdale , OH , passed away June 6, 2016 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville .

He was born December 8, 1931 , the son of the late Virgil M. and Iva Mae (Mercer) Russell.

He was Protestant by faith.

Wayne retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel where he...

May 28, 2016

Wilma V. McCollum, 91, of Toronto, OH, passed away May 28, 2016 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born May 14, 1925 in Mooretown, OH, a daughter of the late Roy and Bertha (Jackson) Bell.

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May 17, 2016

Martha Lafferty Knapp, 86 of Richmond, has fallen from the Family Tree, May 17,2016.

Grieve not for me. Remember the Best times, the laughter, the song. The Good life lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage. I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine thru. My mind is at ease, my soul...