Obituaries and Tributes

Michael John Banal

Michael John Banal

Aug 24, 2022

Michael J. Banal, 75, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away peacefully with his family around him on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife Zelia Kasper Banal; parents Mario Banal & Frances Faldowski Banal; sister Tina Banal; brother Phillip (Butch) Banal; sister-in-laws Karen Kasper & Dawn Banal; and niece Renee...

Kathryn Felsoci

Kathryn Felsoci

Aug 23, 2022

Kathryn Felsoci, 79, of Steubenville, OH passed away on August 23, 2022 at Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.  She was born on February 16, 1943 to the late Michael (1980) and Anna (1993) (Suranovich) Felsoci.  Catholic by faith Kathryn was a Home Maker for most of her life. She is survived by her brother Michael Felsoci of Wintersville, OH. ...

George Edward Bowman Iii

George Edward Bowman Iii

Aug 23, 2022

George Edward Bowman III, of Wheeling, WV passed away on August 23, 2022 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on August 31, 1932 to the late George Edward and Clara (Kloss) Bowman II.  He is survived by his sons Michael (Connie) Bowman of Wheeling, WV, and Jeffrey A. (Carol) Bowman of Wheeling, WV, one grandson Brandon Michael Bowman, and...

William Jonathan Cherry Jr.

William Jonathan Cherry Jr.

Aug 18, 2022

William “Billy” Jonathan Cherry Jr. of McMechen, passed away on Thursday, August 18th 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Billy was born in November of 1964. He graduated from West Liberty University with a bachelors in business, and was very active in sports throughout his lifetime. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary Beth...

Jason Michael Schnelle

Jason Michael Schnelle

Aug 17, 2022

Jason Michael Schnelle, 42, of Rayland, OH passed away on August 17, 2022 at home.  He was born on October 26, 1979 to the late Rickey Schnelle and surviving Cookie (Cheryl) Carpenter.   He is survived by his wife Thresa Schnelle, three children Brandon Schnelle, Logan Charnock,  Mckayla Schnelle, one sister Danielle Schnelle and special niece Harley Hamric, several aunts...

Dorothy "Renee" (Greene)  Dziorney

Dorothy "Renee" (Greene) Dziorney

Aug 16, 2022

Dorothy "Renee" (Greene) Dziorney, 69, of Powhatan Point, OH passed away on August 16, 2022 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on August 11, 1953 to the late Harry S. and Darlene (Bryant) Greene Sr .  She is also preceded in death by one son James Anthony Dziorney, three brothers Basil, Ellis, and Timothy Greene, and nephew Dwayne Douglas...

Dolores Ann Mielcarek

Dolores Ann Mielcarek

Aug 15, 2022

Dolores Ann (Jurek) Mielcarek .. 94 .. of Tiltonsville OH passed away Monday 8-15-22 at Park Health Center St Clairsville Oh … she has resided at Park the past 2 1/2 years and considered it home … both her daughters were with her at the time of her passing

She was the daughter of the...

Douglas Roger Whitman

Douglas Roger Whitman

Aug 11, 2022

Douglas Roger Whitman, 64, of Toronto, OH passed away on August 11, 2022 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He was born on July 23, 1958 to the late Charles and Lillian (Pettitt) Whitman.  He is also preceded in death by one son Joseph Russel Whitman, three brothers Joseph, Charles Jr., and Eber Whitman, and one sister Eleanor...

Julie Michelle Mcgreevy

Julie Michelle Mcgreevy

Aug 9, 2022

Julie Michelle McGreevy, 54, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on August 9, 2022 at Weirton Medical Center.  She was born on November 6, 1967 in Columbus, OH to her parents Michael McGreevy and Deborah (Ronald) (Dugan) Garrison.  She is also survived by her son David M. Stacy of Renoldsburg, OH, three grandchildren Ayla, Ayden, Avery Stacy, one brother...

Carol Ann (Tweedlie)  Menear

Carol Ann (Tweedlie) Menear

Aug 7, 2022

Carol Ann Menear, 79, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on August 7, 2022 at Peterson Nursing Home.  She was born on October 7, 1943 to the late Thomas Leo and Carmen Ursala (Smalley) Tweedlie. Carol is also preceded in death by one son Jeffrey Menear, one sister Catherine Carney, and three brothers Fred, Patrick, and Robert Tweedlie.  Carol worked...

Linda K. (Urdock)  Hurst

Linda K. (Urdock) Hurst

Aug 6, 2022

Linda K. Hurst, 73, of Steubenville, OH passed away on August 6, 2022 at Lancia Villa Royal.  She was born on May 24, 1948 to the late Edward and Gladys (Wilcoxen) Urdock.  She is survived by two children Jessica Thompson of South Carolina, and Guy Benson of California, seven grandchildren Samantha Benson, Mathew Benson, Michael Benson, Mercedes Inman, Abigail...

Judith Lee (Bartunek)  Sanchez

Judith Lee (Bartunek) Sanchez

Aug 6, 2022

Judith Lee Sanchez, 77, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away on August 6, 2022.  She was born on April 28, 1945 to the late James and Jarmilla (Haukal) Bartunek in Waco, TX.  She is also preceded in death by her husband David Sanchez.  She is survived by two daughters Heidi (William) Anthony of Bloomingdale, and Ashley Sanchez of Victoria, TX,...

William Slack

William Slack

Aug 6, 2022

William Slack, 76, of Brilliant, OH formerly of Yorkville passed away Saturday August  6, 2022 at Catherines Care Center in Steubenville, Ohio.  Bill was born on May 16, 1946 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late George and Mildred (Jackson) Slack. He is also preceded in death by three sisters Roberta Wittmer, Katherine Kesling,  Bernice Eileen Carducci. And nephew...

Neyla Frederick

Neyla Frederick

Aug 4, 2022

Neyla Frederick, 87, of Wheeling, WV passed away on August 4, 2022 at home surrounded by family.  She was born on December 21, 1934 to the late Jesus and Maria Eusevia (Gonzalez) Mora.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Manuel Ospina.  Neyla is survived by two children Monica Bremer of Wheeling and Juan David Ospina of...

Joyce Ann (Brown)  Fowler

Joyce Ann (Brown) Fowler

Jul 30, 2022

Joyce Ann Fowler, 71, of Rayland, OH passed away on July 30, 2022 at Trinity West. She was born on September 27, 1950 to the late Charles "Bud" and Eva Maribelle (Mozingo) Brown. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband John Harrison Fowler.  Joyce was the sweetest lady you could ever meet, she would do more...

Ted Wayne Bender

Ted Wayne Bender

Jul 30, 2022

Ted Wayne Bender, 66, of Wheeling, WV passed away at home on July 30, 2022.  He was born on February 9, 1956 to the late Robert Benson and Jacqueline (Jenkins) Bender.  Ted was a baggage handler for the airlines for most of his life, and a member of Vance Memorial Church in , Wheeling, WV. He is survived by...

Cloyd Neal Kernen

Cloyd Neal Kernen

Jul 29, 2022

Cloyd Neal Kernen, 69, of Bloomingdale, OH formerly of Mingo Jct. passed away on July 29, 2022 at Trinity West.  He was born on October 26, 1952 to the late Warren and Susanna (Workman) Kernen.  He is also preceded in death by two sisters Shelby "Tub" Kernen, Bonnie Stromack, and one brother Warren Kelton Kernen Jr.  Cloyd was a...

Stanley William Zelek

Stanley William Zelek

Jul 28, 2022

Stanley (Duke) Zelek, 74, of Adena, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022 at EORH, Martins Ferry, Ohio.  Born October 23, 1947, Duke was the son of the late Stanley and Norma (Davis) Zelek.

Duke was a retired coal miner/truck driver for Windsor Coal Company.  One of his passions in life was his love of riding...

Laura Emma (Lynch)  Acosta

Laura Emma (Lynch) Acosta

Jul 27, 2022

Laura Emma Acosta, 66, of Weirton,WV passed away on July 27, 2022 at Valley Hospice Care Center North. She was born on October 19, 1955 to the late John D. and Alice C. (Barton) Lynch. She is also preceded in death by her husband Rodolfo "Rudy" Acosta.   She is survived by her sister. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the...

Grace Elizabeth (Werner)  Stinespring

Grace Elizabeth (Werner) Stinespring

Jul 27, 2022

Grace Elizabeth Stinespring, 78, of Carrollton, OH passed away at Trinity West on July 27, 2022.  She was born on August 3, 1943 to the late William and Ethel (Kallenbaugh) Werner.  She is also preceded in death by one brother Donnie Campbell.  She is survived by three children Darrel Stinespring of Bowerston, OH, Shane (Kristie) Stinespring of Steubenville, and...