All Obituaries

Sandra S. "Sandy" Starcher, 64, of Wintersville, OH passed away on July 26, 2021 at Trinity West.  She was born on December 4, 1956 to the late Ottie and Juanita (Frey) Starcher, she was also preceded in death by one brother Larry Starcher.  Sandy was a former Council woman for the village of Dillonvale, OH.  She leaves behind her partner of 39 years Patricia Farmer, two sons Troy (Helen) of Pittsburgh, Barry (Eric) Starcher of Wintersville,  one step daughter...

Shawn Edward "Chief" Harshey, 59, of Toronto, OH passed away on July 26, 2021 at the Laurels surrounded by family. He was born on  January 17, 1962 to the late Frank James and Pearl Irene (Booth) Harshey, he was also preceded in death by one brother Frank James Harshey Jr.  Chief was a metal scraper by trade, a loyal friend, step dad, extra loving grandfather/husband.  He is survived by his wife "Bev" Beverly Jean (Moore) Harshey of 15 years, two children...

David John Uraco Sr., 65, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on July 18, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born on November 13, 1955 to the late John Terlesky and Janet (Hickman) Uraco, and adopted by the late Joseph Uraco.  He is survived by his two sons D.J. Uraco Jr. of Martins Ferry, OH, and Leo Smith of Texas, grandchildren, one sister Julie Uraco, and one brother Joe (Dawn) Uraco both of St. Petersburg, FL. Services will be at Schuetz Funeral Home and Cremation Services LLC...

Robert W. Munn, Jr. reached the end of a life marked by good fortune and great friendships on July 17, 2021 at Liza's place.  Born November 16, 1950. His family was, by far, his greatest blessing.  He was preceded in death by his parents Robert W. Munn, Sr. and Jean B. Munn.  He is survived by his wife Billie Munn, Daughter Dr. Ashley Torlone (Chris Derrow), grandson Jacob Torlone and sister Jessie Munn (Patrick Kennedy) of Boston, MA.  Employed primarily as the...

Corene Lovanne Keeder, 80, of Steubenville, OH passed away on July 16, 2021 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  She was born on May 17, 1941 to the late Earl Hunter and Jeanette (Cheeks) Wheeler.  Also preceded in death by her son  William R. Cork, two sisters Fannie Palizzi, Marcella Gleason, nephews Ray Williams, William Hunter, and Scott Hunter, Aunt Fannie Bowman and Uncle Ray Bowman.  She worked for Griffith Brothers and Bank One, was a lifelong member of Calvary...

E. "Rose" Ridgeley, 92, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on July 15, 2021 at Rolling Hills in Bridgeport, OH.  She was born on January 29, 1929 to the late James Anthony Charovano and Elizabeth (Papp) Maceluch.  Rose was Catholic by faith, worked hard all her life as a roofer, home remodeling, and a finish carpenter for Harvey Goodman, in her younger days she enjoyed a shot of whiskey in her coffee, loved to drive, loved her family and playing Euchre.  She was also...

Ottie "Skip" Jacob Casto, 60, of Wintersville, OH passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 9, 2021 at home.  He was born on August 13, 1960 to the late Robert Sr. and Lillie Louise (Lee) Casto.  He was also preceded in death by two brothers George T. Casto, Robert Casto Jr., and one sister Terri Southall.  Skip was a Diesel Mechanic and a dedicated to his family, also was a member of the Word of Life in Steubenville.  He is survived by his wife...

Kathryn Louise "Kate" Freiling, 69, of Milford, OH passed away on December 31, 2020 at Hospice of Cincinnati. She was born on January 31, 1951 to the late Henry Ray and Charlotte Marie (Senile) Freiling.  Kate loved to sing, play piano, as well as guitar, she even wrote her own music. Kate leaves behind four siblings Ruth Ann "Toppie" (Richard) Campbell of Loveland, OH, James R. (Kathy) Freiling of Mingo Jct., Harry W. "Peewee" (Mary) Freiling of Mingo...

Paul Allen Woods, 69, of Cadiz, OH passed away at Trinity West on July 3, 2021.  He was born on Christmas 1951 to the late Leo Goldon James Ellis and Betty E. (Leemaster) Woods.  He is survived by his Significant other Sharon Andears, two daughters Pamela (Bill) Halsey of Flushing, and Mary Woods of Tennessee, several grandchildren, three sisters Peal, Kathy, and Arlene, and one brother Ricky Woods. Special nephew Frankie Webber. There will be no services at this time and burial...

Jerry Lee Lipscomb, 66, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on June 26, 2021 at home with his wife by his side.  He was born on January 29, 1955 to the late Donald and Virginia (Smith) Lipscomb.  He is survived by his wife Kathy Ann (Jacquot) Lipscomb, one son Jerry Lee Lipscomb Jr.,  of Martins Ferry,  three children Charlie Kanna of Florida, Heather Kanna of Florida,  Jerry Kanna of Florida, and ten grandchildren. Jerry will be cremated with no services at this...