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Elaine Dennis

Elaine Dennis

Feb 5, 2026

Elaine Dennis, 73, of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away on February 5, 2026. She was born on April 15, 1952, in Toronto, Ohio, to the late Paul and Jeanne Ramer. In addition to her parents, Elaine is preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Gill.

She is survived by her sons, Earl (Shasta) Dennis II and Chris (Amanda) Dennis; her grandchildren, Tessa...

Deborah "Debbie" Chichick

Deborah "Debbie" Chichick

Feb 4, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Chichick, 72, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on February 4, 2026. She was born on February 15, 1953, in Steubenville, Ohio.

Debbie worked for many years in the Fraud Department at Jefferson County Job and Family Services.

She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Chichick; her son, Tony (Lisa) Reed; her step sons, Erick and Michael; her 9 grandchildren;...

Kevin Daugherty

Kevin Daugherty

Feb 3, 2026

Kevin “Pappy” Daugherty, 66, passed away on February 3, 2026 surrounded by love and the legacy of a life well lived. He was born on February 14, 1959, in Steubenville, Ohio.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Emilie (Fithyan) Daugherty, and his siblings, Ed Daugherty and Daphne Jenkins.

He is survived by the love of his life, his...

Conley L. Marcum Sr.

Conley L. Marcum Sr.

Jan 28, 2026

Conley Lloyd Marcum Sr., 81, of Amsterdam, Ohio, passed away on January 28, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1944, in English, WV, to the late Henry and Estelle (Browning) Marcum.

Conley was 1 of 13 children.

He proudly served his country. He enlisted in the Navy after graduation and worked as radio dispatcher on submarines. He then worked as a...

Loretta K. Hopkins

Loretta K. Hopkins

Jan 22, 2026

Loretta K. Hopkins, 67, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born on July 16, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Richard and Coleen (Mackey) Cox. In addition to her parents, Loretta is preceded in death by her siblings, Joann Myers, Susan Bell, Ricky Cox, and Cathy Reynolds.

She loved wandering the woods in search of...

Sharlene D. Ingram

Sharlene D. Ingram

Jan 21, 2026

Sharlene D. (Morris) Ingram, of Unionport, Ohio, passed away on January 21, 2026. She was born on January 14, 1950, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Kermit and Cecil (Dean) Morris.

Sharlene retired from Shaffer Plaza where she worked for 22 years. Her commitment to serving her community extends far beyond her career there—Sharlene devoted over 30 years as a firefighter...

William Franklin Mays

William Franklin Mays

Jan 18, 2026

William Frank Mays, 82, of Hopedale, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Born on August 10, 1943, in Charleston, WV, Frank was the son of the late Paul and Charlotte (Schwartz) Mays. He was a proud graduate of Ripley High School, Class of 1961, where he met his late wife, Diann (Lanham) Mays. Following his education and football...

H. Lee Kinney

H. Lee Kinney

Jan 15, 2026

H. Lee Kinney 85, of Wintersville, Oh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 15, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born August 11, 1940 in Florence, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Harold W. and Mildred C. (McNinch) Kinney.

Lee graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1958 and attended Kent State University in 1959. Lee...

Terry L Young

Terry L Young

Jan 15, 2026

Terry L. Young, 80, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Frank and Sarah (Kempton) Young. In addition to his parents, Terry is preceded in death by his brothers, Lloyd, Paul, Ralph, and Charles Young; and his sister, Jean Deavers.

Terry was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and was...

Reverend Jeffrey M. Proya Sr.

Reverend Jeffrey M. Proya Sr.

Jan 14, 2026

Reverend Jeffrey M. Proya, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1954, in Beaver Falls, PA. Jeff devoted more than 35 years of his life to serving others as a Methodist minister. His faith, compassion, and steady presence touched countless lives and communities throughout his ministry.

Jeff found great joy in...

Karree L. Bee

Karree L. Bee

Jan 10, 2026

Karree L. Bee, 55, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at Valley Hospice. She was born on August 13, 1970, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Hiley and Patricia (Benos) Bee.

Karree is survived by her many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In honor of Karree’s wishes, there will be no services held.

Special thanks to Valley Hospice for their...

Winifred "Sis" Stine

Winifred "Sis" Stine

Jan 10, 2026

Winifred “Sis” Stine, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 83.Sis was born on January 12, 1942. She graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1960 and shortly after married the love of her life, Howard Stine, on June 16, 1960. Together they built a beautiful life centered on...

Debra Ann Hatfield

Debra Ann Hatfield

Jan 8, 2026

Debra Ann (Kugler) Hatfield passed away Thursday January 8, 2026. With her daughter Connie and niece Tiffinie by her side.

Debra (Debbie) was born on April 8th, 1956, in Martins Ferry Ohio to John F. Kugler and Donna M. (Clark) Kugler and resided in Wintersville with her long-time companion Cody Hubbs.

She had two children, Jason Kugler (resided with her in Wintersville)...

Royanne Miller

Royanne Miller

Jan 2, 2026

Royanne Miller, age 74, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on 1/2/26. She was born November 28, 1951 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late LeRoy and Mary (Turk) Dello.

She was an avid knitter, sharing gifts and teaching others, a frequent reader of mysteries, and enjoyed time spent with the women of First Westminster Presbyterian Church, among others.

Royanne is...

Cody Lee Hanlin

Cody Lee Hanlin

Dec 27, 2025

Cody Lee Hanlin, 32, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1993, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Randall “Randy” (Jeanne) Hanlin and Michelle “Shelly” A. (Companion; Tom Needham) Sabatino. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Phillip and Margaret Sabatino; Paternal grandparents, Dave and Ellen Hunt and Eugene and Ruth...

Mary Lou Ellen Wrikeman

Mary Lou Ellen Wrikeman

Dec 13, 2025

Mary Lou Ellen Wrikeman, 81, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on December 13, 2025. She was born on August 16, 1944, in Germano, Ohio, to the late John and Amanda (Burch) Wrikeman. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her son, Gene Lewis.

She is survived by her daughters, Lenore (Adam) Simpson, Thersa...

Karen E Carpenter

Karen E Carpenter

Dec 10, 2025

Karen E. Carpenter, 78, of Richmond, Ohio, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Harry and Virginia (Morrow) Carpenter. In addition to her parents, Karen is preceded in death by her siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Deana (Anthony Skariot) Carpenter; her sister, Donna...

Samuel C Freshour

Samuel C Freshour

Dec 9, 2025

Samuel C. Freshour passed away at home on Dec.9.  Born in Paris PA, he was the son of Samuel L. and Lucille Freshour.  Sam was a USAF veteran (Vietnam) and a retired machinist from Weirton Steel.  He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruth, daughters Deborah (Don) Bickerstaff of Bloomindale, OH and Jean (Lennert) Versteeg of Bethlehem...

Carolyn L Ross

Carolyn L Ross

Dec 6, 2025

Carolyn L. Ross, 81, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1944, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Earl and Pauline (Simeral) Randolph. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph J. Ross Jr.; and her brothers, Harold and Wayne Randolph.

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Danny "Chico" Russell Sr.

Danny "Chico" Russell Sr.

Dec 6, 2025

Danny "Chico" Russell Sr., 69, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on December 6, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1956, in Steubenville, Ohio, to the late Edward L. Russell Sr. and Lucille S. (Strazinski) Giboney.

Danny is survived by his children, Danny (Brenda) Russell Jr., Katrina Mitchell, and Melissa Moody; his brothers, David and Lee Russell;...

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