Obituaries

Mar 31, 2012

Jack Drake, 75, of Wintersville passed away Saturday March 31, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

Jack was born June 6, 1936, a son of the late Charles "Bud" and Caroline "Dolly" Drake. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by son, John C. Drake and brother, Donnie Drake.

Jack is...

Mar 30, 2012

William H. Nelson, 89, of Steubenville, OH, passed away in Pataskala, OH on March 30, 2012.

William was born September 9, 1922, a son of the late Archie T. and Amelia Bell (Carnes) Nelson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter; brother, Archie Nelson; and cousins, Harry and...

Mar 27, 2012

William Robert Hair, 74, of Bloomingdale , Ohio , passed away March 27, 2012 , at his home.

He was born September 5, 1937 in Ambridge , PA , a son of the late Chester A. and Margaret (Sturm) Hair.

William was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church , East...

Mar 27, 2012

Susan Andrea (Schrickel) White, 47, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday March 27, 2012 at her home.

She was born February 16, 1965, a daughter of Dr. Jack and Janet Schrickel.

Andrea was a 1983 graduate from Buckeye North. She graduated from Jefferson Community College with an Associate Degree in Accounting. She...

Mar 19, 2012

Pete P. Rusnak, Jr., 50, of Pineview 2, Morristown OH, passed away March 19, 2012 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry.

Pete was born October 11, 1961, a son of Martha (Walter) Rusnak and late Pete Rusnak, Sr.

He was a member of Wintersville Church of the Christ.

In addition to his...

Mar 16, 2012

Beatrice Parkison, 78, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 16, 2012 from an extended illness.

She was born July 10, 1933 in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late Earl and Opal (Frye) Hamilton.

Beatrice was former owner of Green Acres Tavern for 30 years. She was...

Mar 15, 2012

DANIEL A. VOJVODICH, 39, of Richmond, OH, passed away in Richmond Thursday, March 15, 2012.  He was a self employed welder and a Methodist by faith. He was born July 23, 1971 in Steubenville, OH, the son of Danny and Peggy (Bowers) Vojvodich of Richmond. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Samantha (Gill) Vojvodich, two...

Mar 11, 2012

Michael Anthony Pareso II, 34, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away March 11, 2012 at UMPC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, due to complications from an accident that occurred in February. This is very sudden and unexpected for everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him. The overwhelming prayers and support is a testament to Mike's amazing ability to make...

Mar 11, 2012

JUANITA RILEY, 78, of Richmond , Ohio , passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville .

She was born in Fernwood , Ohio , July 28, 1933 , a daughter of the late Floyd "Buzz" and Marie (Scott) Poole .  She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard...

Mar 9, 2012

Virginia L. Mills, 93, of Steubenville , Ohio passed away March 9, 2012 at Trinity East Long Term Care.

She was born January 30, 1919 in Portsmouth , Virginia , a daughter of the late Harrison and Ruth (Elzey) Lassiter. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Mar 7, 2012

Anna A. Littrell, 81, of Richmond, Ohio passed away March 7, 2012 in Steubenville.

She was born January 25, 1931 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wilford F. Sr. and Cecelia "Sis" M. ( Montibello) McDermitt. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry L. Littrell whom she...

Mar 1, 2012

Lawrence B. Barrett, Sr., 81 of Steubenville , Ohio passed away Thursday, March 01, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a Veteran of the US Army and was retired from Weirton Steel. Lawrence was a member of Finley United Methodist Church .

Lawrence was born March 2, 1930 in Pittsburgh...

Mar 1, 2012

Sharon A. Six, 64, of Mingo Junction passed away March 1, 2012 at Weirton Medical Center .

She was born September 3, 1947 in Steubenville , Ohio , a daughter of Betty West Hood of Mingo Junction and the late Dean E. Hood. In addition to her father she is also preceded in death by...

Feb 27, 2012

Glenn W. Snyder Sr., 72, lost his battle with cancer on February 27, 2012 .

He was retired from Weirton Steel but never from life.

He was the son of Richard and Anna Snyder; father to Glenn Jr. (Dawn), Lisa (Norbie), and Heidi (Randy); grandpa to Cody, Valli, John, and Glenn; best...

Feb 24, 2012

Brian K. Arthurs, 77, of Richmond , Ohio passed away February 24, 2012 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville .

He was born August 13, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio , a son of the late Hugh J. and Dorothy (Frazier) Arthurs. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his...

Feb 23, 2012

David R. Strosnider, 64, of Irondale , Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville .

David was born February 3, 1948 in Chester , WV , a son of the late Charles and Violet (Shilling) Strosnider.

He served his country in the United States Army during...

Feb 19, 2012

Alonna K. Polen, 61, of Richmond , Ohio passed away Sunday February 19, 2012 at her home.

She was born November 1, 1950 in Richmond , Ohio , a daughter of the late Theodore and Helen (Fisher) Ferguson . In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her nephew, Kevin Humble...

Jan 31, 2012

Mark S. Hitt, 57, of Steubenville , Ohio , went to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 31, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville .

He was born January 2, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio.

Mark was a member of Bell Chapel Methodist Church . He is preceded in death bt...

Jan 25, 2012

CAROLYN M. (Kellar) DECKER, 75, of Pleasant Hill, Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 21, 1936 in Mingo Jct, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harold "Casey" and Angie Heldreth Kellar.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Decker January 12, 1992...

Jan 23, 2012

Joyce A. Welling, 58, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away January 23, 2012 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

She was born July 15, 1953 in Fort Dix, New Jersey, a daughter of Fred and Mildred Groves Kidd.

Joyce was loved dearly and will be sadly missed by all.  She will always be...