Obituaries and Tributes

James "Jimmy" Steven Anderson

James "Jimmy" Steven Anderson

Feb 18, 2024

James (Jimmy) S Anderson, 62 of Wheeling, WV passed away on Sunday February 18, 2024 at Wheeling Hospital. Jimmy was born on May 28, 1961 to the late James K. and Nancy C Anderson. Jimmy was retired from Bates Brothers Amusements.  He is survived by his brothers Dave (Lisa), Don (Laine), Rick, and Sam (Pam), several nieces, nephews, great...

Charles "Keith" Long

Charles "Keith" Long

Feb 15, 2024

Charles “Keith” Long, age 70 of Rush Run Road, Rayland, OH won his battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by family on Thursday, February 15, 2024, and will spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born July 10, 1953 in Steubenville, OH he was the son of the late Alvin & Grace (Carpenter) Long. He is survived by...

Terry Lee "Buzzard" Herring

Terry Lee "Buzzard" Herring

Feb 14, 2024

Terry Lee "Buzzard" Herring, 63, of Dillonvale, OH passed away on February 14, 2024 at Valley Hospice Care Center North surrounded by family.  He was born on September 29, 1960 to the late Shirley A. (Moore) Hrancho.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Beverly Kay "Sue" (Carothers) Herring, and one son Joseph Herring, and one brother...

James R. Wade

James R. Wade

Feb 12, 2024

James R. Wade, 65, of Wintersville, OH passed away on February 12, 2024 at home.  He was born on January 8, 1959 to the late Enzie B. and Bessie L. (Robinson) Wade.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth  Wade and brother Terry Wade.  James was an assistant manager at NAPA Auto Parts and worked for...

Michelle Lynn (Wurtzbacher)  Clemons

Michelle Lynn (Wurtzbacher) Clemons

Feb 12, 2024

Michelle Lynn Clemons, 61, of Wheeling, WV passed away on February 12, 2024 surrounded by family.  She was born on November 3, 1962, to the late Martha (Becker) Wurtzbacher.  She was a Behavioral Specialist for many years and baptized Lutheran.  She is survived by two children Cassie (Adam) Clemons of St. Clairsville, Chad (Brittney) Clemons of Glen Dale, six...

Rhonda Marie (Russell)  Suter

Rhonda Marie (Russell) Suter

Feb 11, 2024

Rhonda Marie (Russell) Suter, 57, of Rayland, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday February 11, 2024 at EORH Long Term Care.  Rhonda was born on November 18, 1966 at Martins Ferry Hospital.  She was the daughter of Donna (Lowery) Russell and the late Alex Russell Jr.  both of Glen Robbins, OH.  She is also survived by...

Jerry Curtis Casey

Jerry Curtis Casey

Feb 9, 2024

Jerry Curtis Casey, 79, of Wheeling, WV passed away on February 9, 2024 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on October 7, 1944 to the late Grover C. And Nella (Adkins) Casey.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Catherine U. (Donahue) Casey.  Jerry was a retired foreman at Strauss Scrapyard, graduated from Bellaire High...

Caryl Lee (Altenbern)  Yarbrough

Caryl Lee (Altenbern) Yarbrough

Feb 8, 2024

Caryl Lee Yarbrough, 78, of Powhatan Point, OH passed away on February 8, 2024 at Shadyside Care Center.  She was born on April 11, 1945 to the late Robert Gregory Altenbern and the late Elsie (Kuester) Henry and late Marlet  (Hank) Henry.  She is also preceded in death by one son Gregory Yarbrough.  Caryl was Methodist by faith, loved...

Mya Nicole Taylor

Mya Nicole Taylor

Feb 7, 2024

Mya Nicole Taylor, 24, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1999 to Travis Taylor and Leann Rocchio. She is survived by her devoted siblings: Nautica, Penelope, Taylor, Octavian, Kensey, and Hayden, each a testament to the bonds of family she held dear. Mya's warmth extended beyond her immediate...

David Ray Rosendale

David Ray Rosendale

Feb 7, 2024

David Ray Rosendale, 69, of Steubenville, OH formerly of Toledo, OH passed away February 7th, 2024 at Trinity Hospital in Steubenville. He was born on October 15, 1954 in Fostoria, OH to the late James Edward (1996) and Shelby Jean (Walters) Rosendale (2013). He is also preceded in death by one sister Dana Marie Rosendale (1982) one...

Jared Martin Schrader

Jared Martin Schrader

Feb 5, 2024

Jared Martin Schrader, 34 born on October 11, 1989, in Yorkville, Ohio, tragically passed away on February 5, 2024 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, surrounded by family. He was the beloved son of Martin and Carla (Hankish) Schrader and brother of Alicia Schrader (Allen Leonard.) Jared is survived by his loving daughters Kylee Jo (12) and Annabelle Mae (6)...

Kurt Lee Purpura

Kurt Lee Purpura

Feb 5, 2024

Kurt Lee Purpura, 50, of Wheeling, WV passed away suddenly at home on Monday February 5, 2024.  He was born on January 10, 1974 to the late Lee Anthony Purpura.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Stacey (Thomas) Purpura, and  his brother Kevin Purpura.  He is survived by his mother Susan "Susie" Ann (George) McCamic, daughter...

Alan Richard Hans

Alan Richard Hans

Feb 3, 2024

Alan Richard Hans, 72, of Shadyside, OH passed away on February 3, 2024 at home.  He was born on December 11, 1951 to the late James E. and Lena A. (Rotilio)) Hans.  Alan loved to entertain friends, his pastimes were watching Steelers, Pirates, Ohio State, loved drinking coffee in the mornings, working on cars,  and he was christin by...

Lois Beverly (Adkison)  Yeater

Lois Beverly (Adkison) Yeater

Feb 3, 2024

Lois Beverly Yeater, 80,  of Steubenville, OH passed away on February 3, 2024 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  She was born in Smithfield, WV to the late William Vernon and Betty Jane (Ice) Adkison.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Billy Joe Yeater, a brother in law George Yeater, sister Barbara Sue Adkison, an Uncle...

Nancy Elaine Cutlip

Nancy Elaine Cutlip

Feb 2, 2024

Nancy Elaine Cutlip 71, of Wintersville Ohio passed away on February 2, 2024.  She was born on December 3,1952 in Steubenville , Ohio to George Lindy and Shirley Elaine (Mills) Miles.  She is survived by 2 children. Lori (Robert JR.) Hart of Toronto and Jason Blackburn Steubenville,  her spouse  BJ Pasco.   four grandchildren , Adam (Wynnonah Lowther) Blackburn...

Betty Jane (Taylor)  Nyles

Betty Jane (Taylor) Nyles

Jan 31, 2024

Betty Jane Nyles, 92, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on January 31, 2024 at Peterson Nursing Home.  Betty was born in Cameron, WV to the late Clarence Oliver and Helen May (Yoders) Taylor. She is also preceded in death by her grandson Brandon Dougherty. Betty was a seamstress for the Wheeling Garment Factory and also worked at the McClure...

Richard Cavicchia

Richard Cavicchia

Jan 24, 2024

Richard Cavicchia, 84, of Bellaire, OH passed away at his home on January 24, 2024. He was born on June 18, 1939, in Bellaire, OH to the late Argent and Marie (St. John) Cavicchia. He is survived by four children Dee Ann (Don) Staggers of Weirton, WV, Dawn Wooden of Delaware, Oh, Dacy Cavicchia of Wheeling, WV, and Rick...

Karen Lee (Boop)  Flesher

Karen Lee (Boop) Flesher

Jan 20, 2024

Karen Lee Flesher, 76, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on January 20, 2024 at Trinity West.  She was born on April 19, 1947 to the late Robert and Enda (McDonald) Boop.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Clyde Charles Marvin Flesher, and one sister Juanita Barcuts. Karen was a United States Postal Worker for 43...

Scott Douglas Maderia

Scott Douglas Maderia

Jan 15, 2024

Scott Douglas Maderia, 72, of Dillonvale, OH passed on January 15, 2024 at home unexpectedly.  He was born on October 16, 1951 to the late William Rolland and Minnie Irene (Saiter) Maderia.  He is also preceded by siblings Philip Maderia, Laurel Maderia, and son Scott Maderia.  Doug was very proud to be in the Ohio Big Buck Magazine for...

Martin T. Castañón

Martin T. Castañón

Jan 11, 2024

Martin T. Castañón, 64, of-Chicago, IL passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2024 at home. He was born on July 23, 1959 to the late Torbio M. And Zeferina (Veracruz) Castañón; he is/ also preceded in death by his wife Rita A. (Buchmelter) Castañón, and one sister Antonia Castañón. Martin had an associate degree in finance. He was a...