Obituaries and Tributes

Penny Lou Shepard

Oct 13, 2023

Penny Lou Shepard, 45, of Steubenville, OH passed away on October 13, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital.  She was born to the late Duane Dennis Leyman, and living mother Michealeen (Pietrzak) Leyman.  She is also survived by her husband Harry Ellsworth Shepard, two sons James Amsler Reed III, Jonathan Luke Reed,  one daughter Sarah Marie Shepard, four grandchildren Lilly...

Hazel Virginia Richmond

Oct 11, 2023

Hazel Virginia Richmond, 88, of Wheeling, WV passed away on October 11, 2023 at Sienna Hills Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation.  She was born on July 24, 1935 to the late Conward "Pete" and Geneva (Workman) Blake.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers Buddy Lee Blake, Paul Howard Blake, one grandson David Schultz, and one granddaughter...

Wilma Louise (Coates) Kowalczyk

Oct 9, 2023

Wilma Louise Kowalczyk, 89, of Maynard, OH passed away on October 9, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born on January 4, 1934 to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Donley) Coates.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Joseph Anthony Kowalczyk,  two sisters Ardath and Shirley Coates.  Wilma was a homemaker, worked at the Belmont...

Rebecca A. (Harr) Johnson

Oct 4, 2023

Rebecca A. Johnson, 89, of Rayland, OH passed away on October 4, 2023 at Country Club Manor.  She was born on May 8 1934, to the late Robert and Ada (Smith) Harr. She is also preceded in death by one brother James Harr.  She is survived by two children Samuel Ciafardone Jr. Mingo Jct.,  and David (Cindy) Ciafardone of...

John Robert Irwin

Oct 3, 2023

John Robert Irwin, 56, of Wintersville, OH passed away on October 3, 2023 at Trinity West after a long battle with other medical difficulties.  John was a cancer survivor. He was born on June 4, 1967 to the late Harold Irwin and surviving mother Linda Mackey.  He is also preceded in death by one brother James Linn.  He is...

William "Bill" Roy Pratko

Oct 3, 2023

William "Bill" Roy Pratko, 56, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away on October 3, 2023 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He was born on January 11, 1967 to the late Jim Pratko, and surviving mother Bonita "Bonnie Pratko- Randalson. He is survived by his girlfriend Janet Vint, two daughters Rachel Santiago of North Carolina, and Amber (Justin) McAbee of...

Diane Sue (Mcavoy) Geissler

Sep 28, 2023

Diane Sue Geissler, 71, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away on September  28, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  Diane is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Dale Geissler, two daughters  Pamela Sue Geissler, and Robin Lynn McCoy, two brother Chuck and Gary McAvoy, and one sister Joyce Francis.  Diane was sports writer in Las Vegas for 10...

John Barry Giles

Sep 23, 2023

John Barry Giles, 76, of Mingo Jct. OH, passed away on September 23, 2023 at Trinity West.  He was born on  March 23, 1947 to the late Charles W. and Mary M (Wolfe) Giles.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Alice Marie (Hanley) Giles and  one sister Barb Tolliver.  He is survived by five children John...

Sheila Lynn Cochran

Sep 19, 2023

Sheila Lynn Cochran, 56, of Shadyside, OH passed away on September 19, 2023 at WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital.  Sh was born on August 11, 1967 to the late Everett and Freda Irene (Fluharty) Holmes.  She is survived by her husband Rickey Junior Cochran, two sons Brandon Riggs of New Martinsville, and Aaron Riggs of Myrtle Beach South Carolina.  Sheila...

Linda Sue Telek

Sep 16, 2023

Linda Sue Telek, 74, of Smithfield, OH passed away on September 16, 2023 at Trinity West.  She was born on January 18, 1949 to the late Robert "Bob" and Mary (Gaffney) Rine.  She is also preceded in death by one sister Bonnie Cain.  She is survived by her husband Lenny Telek of 46 years, one daughter Joei (Donald) Parriott...

Ronald "Ronnie" Shane

Sep 6, 2023

Ronald “Ronnie” Jeffrey Shane born May 22, 1967 left us to be with the good lord on September 6, 2023. The Man. The Myth. The Legend. He was a man of many jokes and loved his family, friends, fishing, hunting, and a cold (or warm) beer in his hand. On many occasions in life, Ron was “life of the...

Sinnamon Marie "Codii" Lawrence

Sep 5, 2023

Sinnamon Marie "Codii" Lawrence, 25, of Wintersville, OH passed away September 5, 2023 unexpectedly.  She was born on June 19, 1998 to her parents Philip and Lisa Marie Joy (Lawrence) Birtel, and her three siblings Austin Birtel of Port Huron, Philip Birtel Jr., and Jasmine Birtel.  There will be no services at this time and burial will be at...

Lisa Jean Delguzzi

Sep 4, 2023

Lisa Jean DelGuzzi, 60, of Toronto, OH passed away on September 4, 2023. She was born on April 4, 1963. To the late Gilfred and Elizabeth (Cooper)Robertson. She is also preceded in death by one daughter Hollie DelGuzzi, and one granddaughter Savannah DelGuzzi. She is survived by her husband of 44 years Anthony William DelGuzzi, four children Christine (Robert)...

Barbara Ann (Clark) Patrone

Sep 1, 2023

Barbara Ann Patrone, 82, of Bellaire, OH passed away on September 1, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on August 31, 1941 to the late Robert and Leona (Luzader) Clark.  She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Allen Patrone in (2017).  She is survived by five children William "Dego" Allen (Nancy) Patrone of Hazleton, PA, Brenda...

Cheryl Lynn (Teller) White

Aug 26, 2023

Cheryl Lynn White, 61, of Weirton, WV, passed away on August 26, 2023 at UPMC Magee- Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was born on April 14, 1962 to the late John Wilbert and Mary Ellen (Plance) Teller.  She is survived by her husband of 4 years Timmy Jay White, two sons Thomas White of Carnage, PA, Timothy White...

Elyse Tiffany Ewart

Aug 20, 2023

Elyse Tiffany Ewart, 34, of Wheeling, WV passed away on August 20, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on December 2, 1988 to the late Allie Cynthia (Clemons) Ewart. And surviving Phil Leo Ewart, also survived by one daughter Ava Snyder of Wheeling, one sister Fawna (Kenny) Jarrell of Wheeling, and brother Jeremy Ewart of Wheeling. Schuetz Funeral...

Martin D Bassar

Aug 19, 2023

Martin D, Bassar, 79, of New Cumberland, WV, passed away on August 19, 2023 to Valley Hospice Care Center North.  Services are Pending at this time. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Roger Lee Salem Sr.

Aug 18, 2023

Roger Lee Salem Sr., 66, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on August 18, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on March 24, 1957 to the late Joseph M. and Virginia Lee (Dorsey) Salem.  Roger was a Dog Trainer for Greyhounds by trade.  He is also preceded in death by four brothers Jimmy Joe, Benny, Buddy, and Terry Salem,...

Charles Lynn Haggerty

Aug 18, 2023

Charles Lynn Haggerty, age 78, passed away at home surrounded by family on 8/18/23. He was born

on 12/24/44 in Martins Ferry, OH. He was a graduate of Warren Consolidated High School Class of

1962. He was a retired Millwright from Local 1079 out of Steubenville OH, having been in the trade

for...

Sophia Decesare

Aug 16, 2023

Sophia DeCesare, 90, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on August 16th, 2023.  Born November 25, 1932 in Steubenville Ohio, Sophia was proceded in death by her parents the late Velko and Mara Radulovich, her loving husband off 66 years, the late Edward DeCesare Sr. and her siblings the late Mitza Radulovich, Milan Radulov and Danny Radulovich. ...