Obituaries and Tributes

Apr 11, 2023

Mari Ann "Angel" Helmick, 53, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on April 11, 2023.   She was born on August 8, 1969 to the late Edward Blaine Dewitt and Surviving Sharon ((Butch)) (Vernon) Popovich of Florida.  Mari Ann AKA "Angel"  was a Head Start Cordinator for many years, she attened WV Business College in Clarksburg, WV, and was a former...

Apr 10, 2023

David Zachary Wilhelm Sr., 72, of Brilliant, OH passed away on April 10, 2023 at Trinity West.  He was born on February 11, 1951 to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Jack) Wilhelm.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Rebecca J. "Becky" (Antill) Wilhelm in 2018, and one brother Joseph Wilhelm.  David was a carpenter by trade...

Apr 6, 2023

Leonard John Toups Jr., 63, of Steubenville, OH passed away on April 6, 2023 at Trinity West. He was born on August 27, 1959 to the late Leonard John Sr. and Mary Ruth (Knapp) Toups.  He is survived by three children Leonard John (Gisela) Toups III, Candance Dawn Toups  both of Houston, TX, and Ashley Marie (LaRock) Dean of...

Apr 5, 2023

Steven Michael Hall, 65, of Wintersville Ohio, passed away on April 5th, 2023 at Carriage Inn of Steubenville, from complications following a stroke.

Steven Hall loved talking to people from all walks of life, had a great sense of humor, loved to cook for people, and even though he could be difficult at times he...

Apr 5, 2023

David "Dave" Becker, 70, of Wheeling, WV passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 5, 2023.  He was born on June 9, 1952 to the late Russel and Gertrude (Rickus) Becker.   Dave retired from Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel with 31 years as a Hooker/Cellarman.  Dave had good sense of humor and loved jokes, wood working, and...

Apr 3, 2023

Marlene Elaine (Barr) McDonald 65 of Brilliant Ohio passed away on April 3rd, 2023, at her home. She was born May 3rd, 1956, in Steubenville Ohio to the late Chester C. and Nellie E. (Gillespie) Barr. Marlene was a 1975 graduate of Buckeye North High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother...

Apr 2, 2023

Gilfred James Robertson, 68, of Steubenville, OH passed away on April 2, 2023.  He was born on March 25, 1955 to the late Gilfred Leroy and Elizabeth (Cooper) Robertson.  He is also preceded in death by the love of his life Roberta "Bo" Morris, four siblings John O' Neill, Theresa Leoni, Laura Moorehead, and Susan Robertson.  Gilfred enjoyed fishing,...

Apr 2, 2023

Freddie Lee King, 75, of Steubenville, OH passed away on  April 2, 2023 at Trinity West.  He was born on March 15, 1948 to the late William and Amanda (McMahon) King.  He is also preceded in death by five siblings William Dillion, Betty Dillion, Pauline Dillion, George Dilliion, and Eugene Dillion.  He is survived by his wife Susan Marie...

Apr 2, 2023

David Ronald Littleton Sr., 75, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on April 2, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital.  He was born on October 2nd, 1947 to the late Benjamin and Margie (Shunk) Littleton.  He is also preceded in death by both of his wifes Sharon (Cunningham) Littleton, Betty (Jackson) Littleton , two daughters Rhonda Littleton, and Sharon Hughes, two...

Apr 2, 2023

Estel Aaron "Butch" Daly, 77 of Martins ferry, OH passed away on April 2nd 2023 at Country Club  Rehabilitation in Bellaire, Ohio.  He was born on July 31, 1945 to the late Ted "Lefty" and Ruth (Seaman) Daly.  He is also preceded in death by three siblings.  Butch is survived by his wife Susan Lousie (Mittelberger) Daly, of 30...

Mar 29, 2023

John Edward Slatniske Jr., 71, of Steubenville, OH passed away on March 29, 2023 at home.  He was born on March 25, 1952 to the late John Edward and Joann (Hood) Slatniske.  He is also preceded in death by one sister Donna Rouse.  John retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel he also was a member of the Mingo Knights of Columbus...

Mar 25, 2023

Thomas Henry Hill, 81, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on March 25th, 2023 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He was born on June 6th, 1941 to the late Ernest and Edna (Hendershot) Hill in Matins Ferry, OH.  He served as a medic in the United States Navy and was a nurse at several hospitals in Ft. Lauderdale...

Mar 24, 2023

Dorothy Jeanine "Dottie" Shriner, 60, of Bellaire, OH passed away on March 24, 2023 at UPMC Mercy Hospital.  She was born on September 18, 1962 to the late Deanna (Delaney) Piko.  Dorothy was a Home Health Aid for most of her life and she was a member of the Salvation Army Church.  She leaves behind her sister...

Mar 23, 2023

Christopher Mark Marsili, 63, of Dillonvale, OH passed away on March 23, 2023 at home.  He was born on August 14, 1959 to the late Enio and Elsie (Staskey) Marsili. He is also preceded in death by his brother Vincent Marsili.   He is survived by three children Chrisie Kendle of St. Paul Minnesota, Chelsea (Taylor) Carlberg of Dallas, GA,...

Mar 23, 2023

John Nicholas Rocchio, 59, of Steubenville, OH passed away on March 23, 2023 at Trinity West.  He was born on July 21, 1963 to the late Richard Rocchio and surviving mother Mafalda (DiPietro) Rocchio.  He is also survived by one daughter Leann Rocchio of Mingo Jct, six grandchildren   Mya, Nautica, Octavian, Penelope, Kensey, and Hayden, sister Mary...

Mar 18, 2023

Zegarsky, Raymond Andrew, 69, of Elm Grove, Wheeling went home to our Lord on March 18, 2023.  Surviving is his loving wife of 38 years, Dorothy M. (Danehart) Zegarsky.  His daughter Tashina R. (Zegarsky) Harris (Paul) his son Blake M. Zegarsky and grandson Kameron M. Zegarsky all of Wheeling.  A sister Antoinette (Zegarsky) Klos (Daniel) of Lancaster, OH and...

Mar 17, 2023

Johnny Joe Abshire, 50, of Adena, OH passed away on March 17, 2023 at Harrison Community Hospital.  He was born on July 17, 1970 to the late Earl and Thelma (Hanlin) Abshire.  He is also preceded in death by one brother Carl Abshire.  He is survived by five children Johnny Joe Abshire Jr., Brandon Lee Abshire, Nickolas Paul Abshire,...

Mar 12, 2023

Mark "Cy" Cybulski, 73, of Steubenville, OH passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2023.  He was born on September 4, 1949 to the late Bernard and Mary (Damis) Cybulski.  Graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1967. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah (Overholt) Cybulski.  He is survived by brothers, Bernard "Bo" and John...

Mar 3, 2023

Leona Patricia Backel, 70, of Steubenville, OH passed away on March 3, 2023 at Trinity West.  She was born on November 19, 1952 to the late Eufemio "Bill and Isabel (Venegaz) Rodriguez.  She was also preceded in death by one sister Julia Yeakel and one brother Paul Rodriguez.  Leona is survived by two sisters Nora Adams of Bradenton, FL,...

Mar 1, 2023

Brian Rogers Sr., 58, of Shadyside, OH passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Liza's Place, Wheeling. He was born in Moundsville on November 4, 1964 to the late Wayne Joseph and Nancy Iva (Anderson) Rogers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years Regina Rogers, brother Kevin Rogers, &...