Obituaries

Jan 6, 2013

Robert "Bob" William Beebout, 71, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, January 6, 2013 , at Florida Hospital of Tampa.

Born June 18, 1941 in Steubenville , Ohio , he was the son of the late William "Bill" and Mary "Ruth" Steitz-Beebout. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister...

Jan 2, 2013

Gertrude Engel, 89, of Wintersville , OH passed away January 2, 2013 at Gables Care Center , Hopedale.

She was born July 8, 1923 in Steubenville , OH , a daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Mae (Watt) Noble.

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

Dec 29, 2012

Evan L. Pilati, 57, of East Springfield , OH passed away December 29, 2012 at his home.

He was born April 1, 1955 in Steubenville , OH , a son of Donna (Drabick) Pilati of East Springfield, OH and the late William Pilati.

In addition to his father he is preceded in...

Dec 27, 2012

LIGGETT, Rex W., 81, of Richmond, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at his home. He was born March 7, 1931, in Hopedale, Ohio, a son of the late Rexford C. and Mary (McGrail) Liggett.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Janet M. Liggett and son, Rex W. Liggett...

Dec 24, 2012

Marylou McLister Lewis passed away Christmas Eve after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 15, 1926 in Steubenville, Ohio and resided most of her youth in Mingo Junction.  She was preceded in  death by her husband, John T. "Jack" Lewis in 2000, whom she married November 26, 1947, her Mom and Dad, Ida...

Dec 18, 2012

GERALD R. CORNISH,SR., 88,of Richmond,Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born April 9, 1924 in Uniontown, PA,  a son of the late Lawrence Raymond and Mary Theresa Dunlevy Cornish.  He is the last of 5 boys having been preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence, Jimmy, Robert and Ken. ...

Dec 17, 2012

Delbert "Big Pete" Olexia, 63, of Wintersville, OH, passed away December 17, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West Steubenville.

He was born April 27, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Mike Olexia and Nancy (Adkins) Klaes.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Jackie Libetti; grandparents,...

Dec 10, 2012

Betty Lou Gelder, 82, of Wintersville , OH passed away December 10, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West.

She was born February 8, 1930 in Steubenville , OH .

Betty is survived by her two sons, William and Bernard Gelder.

A private burial will held at Ft. Steuben Burial...

Dec 2, 2012

Samuel Joseph Cadile, Jr., 73, of Bloomingdale , OH passed away December 2, 2012 in Beloit , OH .

He was born March 22, 1939 , a son of the late Samuel Joseph Sr. and Antoinette ( Orlando ) Cadile.

Sam was a member at St....

Dec 1, 2012

Esqueline J. "Esty" Harris Griffith, 92, of Bergholz, Ohio passed away December 1, 2012 at Sienna Woods Nursing Home, Wintersville.

She was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 12, 1920, a daughter of the late Edward and Estella (Anderson) Harris.

Esty was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Bergholz for over 50 years where...

Dec 1, 2012

William Blaine Crawford, 96, of Bloomingdale , OH , passed away December 1, 2012 at his home.

He was born April 18, 1916 in Ross Ridge , Jefferson County , a son of the late Edward T. and Estella (Lloyd) Crawford.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by...

Nov 30, 2012

Sharon K. Snodgrass, 40, of Steubenville, OH, passed away November 30, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

She was born September 11, 1972 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of James and Carolyn (Reidy) Snodgrass of Richmond, OH.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her long time companion, Chris Potter; brother, David...

Nov 23, 2012

Mabel L. Schultz, 79, passed away November 23, 2012 surrounded by her family.

She was born November 19, 1933 in Richlands , Virginia .

She was preceded in death by her parents Mardy and Pearl Lewis; sister, Darkis Jewell; brothers, Darnell and Jerry Lee; infant sister, Daisy; and infant daughter, Mary Beth....

Nov 18, 2012

John E. Klein, 59, of Steubenville, passed away November 18, 2012 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.

He was born July 10, 1953 in Steubenville, OH. He is preceded in death by parents, Don and Dora (Frame) Klein and a brother, Larry.

John is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Klein; children, Angie, John, and...

Nov 14, 2012

Howard J. Bell, 85, of Wintersville, OH, passed away November 14, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born February 25, 1927 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Robert H. and Anna R. (Kessler) Bell.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by five brothers,...

Nov 13, 2012

DeLaina Bellum, 24, of Steubenville , OH passed away Tuesday November 13, 2012 in Steubenville .

She was born May 24, 1988 , in Steubenville , a daughter of the late Roberta (Kennedy) Bellum.

DeLania is survived by her siblings, Devon , Shawna, Austin , and Cody; and her aunts, Shawn Castner...

Nov 9, 2012

Tracy Cline, 72, of Toronto , Ohio passed away November 9, 2012 at her home.

She was born November 30, 1939 , a daughter of the late Edwin D. and Bertha Forsythe.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by sister, Wilma Forsythe and brother-in-law Fred Bailey.

Nov 6, 2012

Lester P. McCourt, Sr., 49, of Bergholz passed away November 6, 2012 in Erie, PA.

He was born August 17, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona, a son of Shirley A. (Wiley) McCourt of Bergholz and the late Archie R. McCourt.

Lester was a truck driver for Schneider Company and enjoyed golfing.

In addition to...

Nov 4, 2012

DUBETZ, MIKE, 90, of Amsterdam , Ohio , passed into the Lord's grasp Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville .  He is in a better place, pain free due to the Lord.

He was born October 28, 1922 in Wolf Run, Ohio , a son of the late Afton and Sandra...

Oct 24, 2012

Ruth Ellen Corder, 77, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away October 24, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

She was born March 7, 1935 in Toronto, OH, a daughter of the late Clyde Raymond and Marie Ellen (Wolfe) Eddy.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, William Leo Corder;...