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Nina C. Baker

Nina C. Baker

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...

Rosalie Annabella Martin

Rosalie Annabella Martin

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...

Sally Ellen Devore

Sally Ellen Devore

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,...

Ronald L. Applegarth

Ronald L. Applegarth

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...

Ada M. Cunningham

Ada M. Cunningham

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...

Floy Crabs Fetty

Floy Crabs Fetty

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....

Bridget Feaster

Bridget Feaster

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...

Ernestine M Swinehart

Ernestine M Swinehart

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...

Timothy Russell Johnston

Timothy Russell Johnston

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...

Connie Mae Geary

Connie Mae Geary

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;...

James A. Branum

James A. Branum

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...

Ryker Shane Kirkpatrick

Ryker Shane Kirkpatrick

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;...

Zeina Mae Nelson

Zeina Mae Nelson

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...

Sharon A, Hodges

Sharon A, Hodges

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,...

Blanche Esther Hill

Blanche Esther Hill

Dec 6, 2024

Blanche Esther Hill, 76, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on December 6, 2024. She was born on January 25, 1948, in Marietta, Ohio, to the late Leonard and Mary (Mackey) Donaldson. In addition to her parents, Blanche is preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Holstein; her brother, Patrick Donaldson; and her sisters, Betty Giles, Mazie Disbennett, and Virginia...

David Owen Hunt

David Owen Hunt

Dec 3, 2024

David Owen Hunt, 83, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away at Gables Care Center with family by his side on December 3, 2024. He was born on September 27, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Delbert Owen and Anna (Germek) Hunt. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his sons, James D. Hunt and Gary...

Betty Jo Gotschall

Betty Jo Gotschall

Dec 3, 2024

Betty Jo McClain-Gotschall of Wintersville, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on December 3, 2024. She was born in West Virginia on May 12, 1936, to the late Oran Donald and Fern Edna (Skidmore) McClain. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Myrl Forest Gotschall; her infant daughter, Brenda Jo; her sons,...

Walter G. Leyland Jr.

Walter G. Leyland Jr.

Dec 2, 2024

Walter "Walt" G. Leyland, Jr., 80, of Steubenville, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1944, son of the late Walter Sr. and Loretta Leyland. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Donald.

After attending Central Catholic High School in Wheeling, West Virginia, Walt proudly...

Sheila Mae Grindle

Sheila Mae Grindle

Dec 2, 2024

Sheila Mae Grindle, 79, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on December 2, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1945, in Steubenville, to the late Ludrick and Alice (Everhart) Wolfe. In addition to her parents, Sheila is preceded in death by her husband, Terrance Grindle; her son, Terry Grindle; her brothers, Lucky, Fred, Jack, and Jim Wolfe; and her...

Rockwell "Rocky" Steele Good

Rockwell "Rocky" Steele Good

Nov 30, 2024

Rockwell "Rocky" Steele Good, 84, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on November 30, 2024. He was born on November 9, 1940, in Dayton, Pennsylvania, to the late Harry and Josephine (Bilosky) Good. In addition to his parents, Rocky is preceded in death by his sons, Rockwell Steele Good Jr. and Darren Good.

Rocky served in the U.S....

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