Obituaries and Tributes

Jul 9, 2022

Donald Lee Hancher Jr., 54, of Wellsburg, WV passed away on July 9, 2022 at home.  He was born on September 11, 1967 to the late Donald Lee and Leah Ann (Weidman) Hancher.  He is survived by sister Christine (Tom) Milhorn of Rayland, OH and brother Todd (Kelly) Hancher of Wheeling.  There will be no services and burial will...

Jul 8, 2022

Richard William Lucas, 90, of Rayland, OH. Born 7-5-32 at home in Martins Ferry, OH to Thelma (Reynard) Lucas and Clyde C. Lucas, fell asleep in death on 7-8-2022 at home with his loving wife at his side.

He was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School class of 1950.  He proudly worked during his career as...

Jul 7, 2022

Jonathan Edward Herrick, 36, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on July 7, 2022 at Weirton Medical Center.  He was born on March 12, 1986 to his parents Edward Eugene Herrick and Kimberly Sue (Brian) Leas  both of Mingo Jct.  He is also survived by his girlfriend Amanda Fitzroy, one child Jonathan Edward Herrick Jr., one sister Rikki (Chris)...

Jul 3, 2022

Jessica Marie Corbin, 31, passed away on July 3, 2022 unexpectedly.  Jessica was born on September 26, 1990 to the late Vyiona Irene Pratt and surviving dad James Charles Ervin Jr. She is also preceded in death by brother Stephen Christopher Ervin.  Jessica is survived by her boyfriend JR Myers, three children Michael Corbin Jr., Alivia Corbin, and Dominic...

Jul 2, 2022

Coy Daniel Oswalt, 36, of Akron, OH passed away on July 2, 2022  where he lost his life. He was born on June 17, 1986 to Daniel and Tammy (Oswalt) Lyons.  He is survived by his fiance Michelle Runyon, five daughters Keira, Kaylee, Kaitlyn, Kennedy, and Kinsley Oswalt, one sister Rebecca Lyons of Freeport, and brother Dakota Lyons of...

Jun 25, 2022

Christina Noel Darby, 55, of Dillionvale, OH passed away at home unexpectedly on June 25, 2022.  She was born on July 7, 1966 to Faye (Poole) Hickey.  She was preceded in death by one brother Mark Edward Austin and one grand son Evan Hess. She is survived by two children Eric (Amanda) Darby of Pataskala, OH and Terra Darby...

Jun 23, 2022

Cynthia K. Nickoson, 66, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away at home on June 23, 2022.  She was born on January 23, 1956 to the late Howard and Catherine (Chesson) Gump. She is also preceded in death by her husband Richard L (Dicky/Bones) Nickoson Sr.,  two brothers Patricia Mercer and Maxine Long.  Cynthia was a kitchen manager at Damons...

Jun 23, 2022

Thomas Edward Hinerman, 70, of Steubenville, OH passed away on June 23, 2022 at UPMC Passavant.  He was born on April 1, 1952 to the late Thomas J. and Anna Mae (Slentz) Hinerman. He is also preceded in death by a son Thomas Edward Hinerman Jr. and two brothers John and Rick Hinerman.  Thomas was a graduate from Mingo...

Jun 22, 2022

Charles Edward McGhee, 62, of Bellaire, OH passed away on June 22, 2022 at home.  He was born on January 8, 1960 to the late Charles G. McGhee and Daisy (Womack) McGhee-Pearson.  He is also preceded in death by three brothers George, John, and Robert "Bobby" McGhee.  Charles was a cook and Caretaker for most of his life, as...

Jun 21, 2022

Fritz Ludrick Wolfe, 72, of Steubenville, OH passed away on June 21, 2022 at Trinity West.  He was also predeceased by an older brother, Paul Edward Wolfe, and a younger sister, Karen Wolfe Busby. He was born in Burlington, N.C. on April 6, 1950 to the late Fredrick Albert and Colleen (Riddle) Wolfe. He is survived by two sons...

Jun 18, 2022

George E. Haines, 67, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on June 18, 2022 at Trinity West. He was born on October 31, 1954 to the late Earl Junior and Elizabeth Jane (Goddard) Haine.  He is also preceded in death by two sisters Beverly Meiler and Bonnie Elliott.  He is survived by four siblings Gale Dossett of Mingo Jct.,...

Jun 15, 2022

Kade Ainsley Hunter, 6, of Wintersville, OH passed away at Trinity West on June 15, 2022.  He was born on September 24, 2015 to his father Lucas Hunter of Steubenville, and Mother Amanda (Companion Joseph Ware) (Horlacher) Snyder, of Toronto, OH, also his grandmother and guardian Sherri Hunter.  Also survived by two sisters Pyper Hunter, Harpyr Ware and one...

Jun 14, 2022

Raymond Allen Monigold Sr., 59, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on June 14, 2022 at Trinity West.  He was born on March 30, 1963 to the late Walter and Rosemon (Vought) Monigold.  He was preceded in death by two brothers Walter and Ike Monigold, and two sisters Susan Kelley and Joyce Debnar,  he is survived by his wife...

Jun 12, 2022

Stephen "Steve" Mario Purpura, 61, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on June 12, 2022 surrounded by family.  He was born on October 20, 1960 to the late Steven Patrick and Marguerite Helen (Kilver) Purpura.  Also preceded in death by infant brother Donald Purpura.  Steve taught courses at West Virginia Northern and Eastern Gateway College, Surveillance at Wheeling Island Racetrack,...

Jun 7, 2022

Travis Pete Mowder, 31, of Baltimore, MD passed away on June 7, 2022 at home.  He was born on May 29, 1991 to his parents Jerry Allen and Peggy Sue (Goddard) Mowder.  He is also survived by his girlfriend Sara Schoolman, one daughter Trinity Renee Mowder, sister Shelly (Marcus Baldwin) Mowder of Glenburnie, MD Travis was a cook at...

Jun 6, 2022

Liza "Lisa" Marie Repine, 59, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away on June 6, 2022 at home.  She was born on September 25, 1962 to the late Charles and Linda (Semake) Mesko.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Clarence Arthur Repine,  one sisters Shonda Mesko, and  two brothers Charles Mesko and Scottie Mesko.  She is survived by...

May 30, 2022

Rhoda Mae Moore 86, of Martins Ferry Ohio passed away on May 30, 2022 at Belmont Manor. She was born on June 9, 1935 to the late Thomas and Cora (Boothby) Mills. She was also proceeded in death by her husband Samuel Clifford Moore Jr. Three children Donald, Joseph, and Samuel III Moore, daughter Roseanne Moore. Rhoda had a love...

May 25, 2022

William Kingsley Clark, 34, of Westover, WV passed away on May 25, 2022 at home.  He was born on July 11, 1987 to the late Denna Lynette Clark. He is survived by his father William Edward Clark, two brothers Wilton (Andriana) Clark of Steubenville, Corey Clark of Brilliant, two children Mya Clark, and Hayden Chiodi Clark. Kingsley, as everyone...

May 22, 2022

Sandra Lee Harvath, 84, of Wheeling, WV passed away on May 22, 2022 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on March 5, 1938 to the late Frank and Virginia (Duff) Harvath.  She is also preceded in death by her little brother Edward Joseph Harvath that died at birth, John Paul Harvath, and one sister Shirley McConnaughy. Sandra was a...

May 22, 2022

Paula Marie Licata, 63, of Steubenville, OH passed away on May 22, 2022 at Trinity West.  She was born on June 3, 1958 to the late Alfonso and Gilda (Coppa) DiCesare.  She is also preceded in death by siblings John DiCesare, Judy Shay, Connie Bjelac, and Benny DiCesare, Paula was a telemarketer and a hairdresser for most of her...