Obituaries and Tributes

Jan 19, 2022

Laurie Ann Van Dyne, 58, of Dillonvale, OH passed away on January 19, 2022 in Riverside Methodist Columbus, OH. She was born on June 16, 1963 to the late Daniel Vendol Van Dyne and surviving mother Joyce Ann (Beckett) Green.  She is also survived by two sisters Angela Van Dyne of Dillonvale, and Charlotte Margie Daniels of Ogallala Nebraska. ...

Jan 17, 2022

Rita Mae (Lutes) Sigley, 80, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 17, 2022.  Rita was born on April 7, 1941 in Colliers, WV to the late Charles Franklin and Rose Corrinne (Weimer) Lutes.  She was preceded in death by her husband Hayward Jerome Sigley (2016), also by four sisters and one brother,...

Jan 16, 2022

Jeffrey "Jeff" Charles Drown, 67, of Dillonvale, OH passed away on January 16, 2022 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He was born on June 29, 1954 in Cleveland, OH to the late Willard C. Drown and surviving Dolores C. (Darmstadt) Drown.  Jeff was a farmer for most of his life among other things he enjoyed in his life. ...

Jan 12, 2022

Paula Elaine Vatcher, 66, of Steubenville, OH passed away on January 12, 2022 at Trinity West.  She was born on November 2, 1955 to Mack and Ellen (Rankin) Smith.  Paula was an Aircraft Repair Specialist and was a Word of Life Church member. She is survived by two children, Sarah (Charles Crockett) Vatcher and Jacob Vatcher both of Los...

Jan 11, 2022

Randy J. Myers, 58, of Bellaire, OH, passed away on January 11, 2022 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1963 to the late Raymond Sr., And Linda Mae (Tuttle) Myers. He is also preceded in death by two brothers Rick and Ike Myers. Randy loved his cars, rides, and shows we're his passions. He will be...

Jan 9, 2022

Debora Arlene Stanley, 72, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on January 9, 2022 at Trinity West Hospital.  She was born on September 24, 1949 to the late Robert and Sara (Kirkpatrick) Stanley.  Debora was a Reference Librarian at Schappa Public Library in Steubenville, for most of her life. She is survived by one brother Robert (Diane) Stanley of...

Jan 9, 2022

Catherine Cianfrani Siers known as “Cathy” passed away January 9 , 2022 at Trinity West. She was born on October 10, 1954 to the late Robert and Rita (DiSipio) Cianfrani.  She is survived by her loving husband Mark Siers, Goddaughter Karla Cunliffe, cousins Patricia Cramblett, Pamela Wright, LisaPungatore Petrilli, Anne Pungatore Gulik. In lieu of flowers please donate to...

Jan 7, 2022

Thomas Samuel Belot, 62, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on January 7, 2022 at Trinity West.  He was born on December 28, 1959 to his loving mother Diana (Stroup) Belot.  He is preceded in death by his father James E. Belot.  He is also survived by his two sisters Buffy Belot and Kathleen Belot-Snyder, and one brother Brad...

Jan 7, 2022

Samuel Robert Pflugh, 88, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away on January 7, 2022 at the Laurels of Steubenville.  He was born on February 14, 1933 in Little Rush Run, OH, to the late Neal William and Pearl Elizabeth (Fithen) Pflugh. He is also preceded in death by one daughter Rebecca Lynn Bowman, four sisters Grace, Sarah, Ella, Drucilla,...

Jan 4, 2022

Theresa Mcfall, 58, of Empire, OH passed away on January 4, 2022 at Trinity West ER. She was born on January 24, 1963 in Follansbee, WV.  She is survived by her son Albert Mcfall and her significant other Daniel Andrews. Services will be on January 15, 2022 from 12 to 1 pm at the Empire United Methodist Church 84...

Jan 2, 2022

Mary Margret Gaydos, 87, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on January 2, 2021 at Carriage Inn of Steubenville. She was born on March 3, 1934 to the late Earl and Anna (Melko) Coulter. She is also preceded in death by two husbands Clarence "Pinky" Kolling , and Frank C. Gaydos.   She is survived by five children Elizabeth (Wayne)...

Dec 30, 2021

George Louis Sniadoski, 68, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on December 30, 2021.  He was born on October 28, 1953 to the late Leonard John and step mother Patricia (Shaw) Sniadoski. He is also preceded in death by two brothers Doug and Leonard Sniadoski, and step brother Vern Shaw.  George was a carpenter most of his life.   He...

Dec 30, 2021

Alfred Michael Saner, 73 of Powhatan Point, went home to be with the Lord and his parents on December 30, 2021 surrounded and loved by family. Mike was born July 1, 1948, the second child of Harry (Hunk) and Stella Baker Saner. He was a graduate of Powhatan High School and worked for the North American Coal Company from...

Dec 28, 2021

Our Precious angel, Sophie Jaide Russell beloved daughter of Harley Shoulders and Troy Russell.  Born on December 20th 2021 at 3:57 P.M. gained a beautiful pair of angel wings on December 28th, 2021 at 11:32 P.M. Sophie was so strong and a fighter up until  the end.  She brought so much love and happiness to all.  In addition to...

Dec 22, 2021

Cheryl Ann Bartholomew, 66, of Steubenville, OH passed away on December 22, 2021 at Trinity West.  She was born on December 3, 1955 to the late George L. Jr. and Shirley Marie (Woodward) Huscroft.  She is also preceded in death by her life Companion Freddy Ray Bartholemew.  She is survived by two daughters Rae Ann (John Antill)...

Dec 21, 2021

Joyce Ann (Bailey) Pekera, 86, of Dillonvale, OH passed away on December 21, 2021 at EORH.  She was born on April 20, 1935 to the late John William and Sophia Elizabeth (Roski) Bailey.  She is also preceded in death by a baby brother, Leon Bailey, and Robert Bailey. She is survived by her husband William Paul Pekera, three children...

Dec 20, 2021

Emma Margaret Morgan, 85, of Bellaire, OH passed away on December 20, 2021 at home.  She was born on November 18, 1936 to the late George and Edith (Yost) Brown.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Arthur James Morgan, three brothers Russel, and Ralph Adams, Howard Brown, three sisters Nona, and Maxine Adams, and...

Dec 18, 2021

George Kalman Nagy Jr., 51, of Wheeling, WV passed away on December 18, 2021. He was born in Wheeling, to the late George Sr. and Nancy Jane (Wood) Nagy.

George was the National Road Taco Bell Restaurant General Manager, he served in the U.S. Army as a Tank driver in Germany, and his absolute favorite...

Dec 18, 2021

James P. "Jim" Jones, 81, of Weirton, WV, passed away on December 18, 2021 at Valley Hospice Steubenville.  He was born on August 10, 1940 in Shirley, WV, to the late Hess and Marie (Pettit) Jones.  He is survived by his loving wife Ruthie Leann (Stickles) Jones of 24 years, one daughter, three sons, and two fur babies.  There...

Dec 17, 2021

Edward Karl Sohovich, 72, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away at home on December 17, 2021.  He was born on October 19, 1949 to the late Edward and Connie (Titi) Sohovich.  He was also preceded in death by one brother Kurt Sohovich.  He is survived by one brother Eric (Lois) Sohovich of Apex, N.C., one sister Karen (Joe) Wrkich...