Obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

Patricia Ann Hilderbrand 72 of Bergholz OH passed away on February 16, 2025 at home. Born on November 3,1952 in Rochester NY the daughter of the late William A Smith and Harriet M Greer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Hilderbrand and brother Jeffery Smith. A graduate of Springfield High School...

Feb 15, 2025

Verna E. Saltsman, 94, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away February 15, 2025. She graduated from Jewett High School in 1953, had a variety of jobs and had a love and passion for raising birds, especially her African Grey "Willie". Her ever present smile will be missed. She was born November 8, 1930 to the late John and Mabel Murray....

Feb 15, 2025

John "Jack" Thomas Carroll, 83, of Richmond, Ohio passed away February 15, 2025 at Trinity West, Steubenville.

He was born November 14, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Thomas Kenneth and Mary (Burke) Carroll. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary "Betty" Carroll; sister, Beck Bowman.

Feb 13, 2025

Penny Jo Anderson Lyke, 52, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on February 13, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1972, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Barbara Jo Hilliard Anderson and Joseph P. Anderson Sr.

Penny was the beloved wife of George E. "Ed" Lyke and a devoted mother to Kyle Lyke (Cheyenne) and Nick Lyke (Trish). She...

Jan 31, 2025

Judy Ann Keller, 71, of East Springfield, Ohio passed away January 31, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. Judy worked for Lancia Villa Royale and Lancia Villa Vista. She was born September 4, 1953 in Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Agnes Cutshaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Wally Keller...

Jan 30, 2025

Judith Louise Meyer Greer lost her battle with pulmonary fibrosis and other health issues but won the victory on January 30, 2025. Born June 18, 1941 to Glenn and Florence Stanley Pyles, she lived in Jefferson County her entire life and was an active member of Sycamore Tree Church.

In addition to her parents and beloved aunts,...

Jan 27, 2025

Nina C. Baker, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 27, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1934, in Carrollton, Ohio, to the late Charles and Viola (Davis) Grimes. In addition to her parents, Nina is preceded in death by her loving husband, James H. Baker; her granddaughter, Lynn Baker; her infant siblings, Walter Leo...

Jan 22, 2025

Rosalie Annabella Martin, 4, passed away on January 22, 2025. She was born on October 21, 2020, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Jessel and Jennifer (Carey) Martin. Rosalie is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, William Carey.

In addition to her parents, Rosalie is survived by her siblings, Chloe, Emily, and Zachary Martin; her grandmothers, Brenda Carey...

Jan 6, 2025

Sally Ellen DeVore, 73, passed away on January 6, 2025. She was born on June 15, 1951, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Betty (Pillot) Tennant. In addition to her parents, Sally is preceded in death by her husband, William P. DeVore; and her brother, Herbert C. Tennant Jr.

She is survived by her daughters,...

Jan 2, 2025

Ronald L. Applegarth, 78, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Richard and Velma (Wheaton) Applegarth.

Ron was a proud U.S. Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Johnson) Applegarth of Richmond, Ohio.

In honor...

Jan 2, 2025

Ada M. Cunningham, 87, of Irondale, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West. She was born on May 8, 1937, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Ada (Canyock) Zonker. In addition to her parents, Ada is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Cunningham; and her daughter-in-law, Bonnie Cunningham.

She...

Dec 30, 2024

Floy Crabs Fetty, 94, passed away on December 30, 2024, at Country Club Manor in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on March 26, 1930, on the family farm on Timothy Ridge, in Jefferson County. In addition to her parents, Earl and Elise (Casey) Crabs, Floy is preceded in death by her son, John M. Craig; her husband, Edwin M....

Dec 27, 2024

Bridget S. Feaster, 62, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away December 27, 2024 at Valley Hospice Care Center, Steubenville. She was born April 3, 1962 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Edward Offord and Nora (Van Pelt) Offord Parker. In addition to her parent's she was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Feaster in 2018; step-mother, Helen...

Dec 25, 2024

Ernestine M. Swinehart, 84, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024. She was born on October 15, 1940, in Hammondsville, Ohio, to the late Ernest and Alice (Wenning) Wade. In addition to her parents, Ernestine is preceded in death by her brother, Wenman Wade.

Ernestine was a faithful member at the Mt. Zion Methodist...

Dec 19, 2024

Timothy Russell Johnston, 67, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2024. He was born on April 12, 1957, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Wilbur and Kathryn Jean (Henderson) Johnston. In addition to his parents, Tim is preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Johnston; and his sister, Lee Carr.

Tim was a very...

Dec 18, 2024

Connie Mae Geary, 89, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on December 18, 2024. She was born on July 10, 1935, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Charles and Victoria (Dragon) Hodgkiss. In addition to her parents, Connie is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Peachy" Geary Sr., who passed away on the exact day 15 years prior;...

Dec 17, 2024

James A. Branum, 90, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away December 17, 2024.

He was born July 1, 1934 in Vermilion, Ohio, a son of the late Edward and Elsie (Peas) Branum. Jim was a Veteran of the US Army serving during the Korea Conflict in the 101st Airborne. He was employed by Local # 809 and was...

Dec 16, 2024

Ryker Shane Kirkpatrick was born on December 13, 2024, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to Cody Kirkpatrick and Kylie Parsons. Ryker passed away on December 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Shane Parsons.

In addition to his parents, Ryker is survived by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Amy Kirkpatrick;...

Dec 14, 2024

Zeina Mae Nelson, 98, of East Springfield, Ohio, passed away on December 14, 2024. She was born on July 14, 1926, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Willard R. Stone Sr. and Zeina F. Gray Stone. In addition to her parents, Zeina is preceded in death by her husband, Archie R. Nelson; her brothers, Willard Jr., Sherman, Wilmer, and...

Dec 11, 2024

Sharon A. Pirkle-Hodges, 70, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, formerly of Bloomingdale, passed away on December 11, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1954, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to the late Bryan Pirkle and Carol Merten. In addition to her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, Marion "Bob" Hodges.

Sharon is survived by her sons,...