Obituaries and Tributes

Johnathan Todd Demko

Johnathan Todd Demko

Apr 20, 2021

Johnathan Todd Demko, 44, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away at Wheeling Hospital on April 20, 2021.  He was born on June 28, 1976 to the late Michael and Marrily Newton (Erwin) Demco.  He is survived by two children Elijah and Madison Demko of Cottondale Florida, two sisters Marrily Elizabeth Demko of Florida, Christine Victoria Demko of Weirton, and...

Eric Shawn Westfall

Eric Shawn Westfall

Apr 20, 2021

Eric Shawn Westfall, 54, of Steubenville, OH passed away on April 20, 2021 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He is survived by his parents Lawrence and Dorothy Helen (Young) Westfall of Steubenville, three children Tyler Westfall of Toronto, Samatha Westfall of Wintersville, and Searra Westfall of Florida, one brother Ezra (Debra) Westfall of Kentucky, three grandchildren Ava, Cayden,...

Michael Richard Waldvogel

Michael Richard Waldvogel

Apr 18, 2021

Michael Richard Waldvogel 49, of Wheeling, WV passed away on April 18, 2021 at Liza's place with his loving wife by his side. He was born on August 18, 1971 to the late Virginia Clara (Roberts) Waldvogel. He is survived by his wife of 14 years Melissa Sue (Rose) Waldvogel, one daughter Danielle Morgan of Wheeling, one grandson James...

Michael Gene Tolar

Michael Gene Tolar

Apr 15, 2021

Michael gene Tolar, 32, of Fairpoint, OH passed away on April 15, 2021 after a tragic car crash.  He was born in Ozark, Arkansas on July 12, 1987 to his father Tony Michael Tolar and the late Shirley Jene (Tate) Tolar.  He is also preceded in death by one brother.  He is survived by his girlfriend Dana Ford, and...

Sharon Lee (Littleton)  Hughes

Sharon Lee (Littleton) Hughes

Apr 15, 2021

Sharon Lee Hughes, 54, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on April 15, 2021 at home surrounded by family.  She was born on February 16, 1967 to David Littleton Sr.  and the late Sharon Lee (Cunningham) Littleton.  She is also preceded in death by her step mother Betty Jackson Littleton, one sister Rhonda Sue Littleton  Sharon was a member...

Nina Elaine (Stonebrook)  Beckett

Nina Elaine (Stonebrook) Beckett

Apr 12, 2021

Nina Elaine Beckett, 65, of Hopedale, OH passed away on April 12, 2021 at Allegheny Hospital.  She was born on March 12, 1956 to the late Harry and Laura (Patterson) Stonebrook. Nina was a seamstress for many years.  She is survived by her husband Ben LeRoy Beckett Jr., three step daughters Laura Beckett of Coshocton, Crystal Beckett of Cadiz,...

Joseph Edward Torok

Joseph Edward Torok

Apr 8, 2021

Joseph Edward Torok, 77 of Rayland, OH passed away on April 8, 2021 at Forest Hills in St. Clairsville.  He was born on March 6, 1944 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Plinchak) Torok.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Drucilla (Pflugh) Torok, and one brother George Torok.  He was self-employed as a heavy equipment mechanic...

Christian Joseph Kovach

Christian Joseph Kovach

Apr 1, 2021

Christian "Chris" Joseph Kovach, 48, of Dillonvale, OH passed away on April 1, 2021 at home. He was born on October 20th,  1972 in Steubenville, OH.  Christian is survived by his parents   Steven Kovach and Diane (Hill) Roger Woodrum, his wife Autumn (Walnoha) Kovach, his five children Steven Kovach, Christian Jeremiah Gage Kovach, Kayla Marie Kovach, Nathaniel Levi Kovach,...

Rose Ella  Jane "Timber" (Wallace)  Henschke

Rose Ella Jane "Timber" (Wallace) Henschke

Mar 31, 2021

Rose Ella Jane "Timber" Henschke, 77, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on March 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 12, 1943 to the late Jackson Roger and Blanche (Henry) Wallace.  Timber was a foster parent, Manager of an apartment complex in Florida, also a Manager at Good year tire shop in...

Virginia Marie (Delguzzo)  Donaher

Virginia Marie (Delguzzo) Donaher

Mar 30, 2021

Virginia Marie Donaher, 95, of Shadyside, OH passed away on March 30, 2021.  She was born on October 20, 1925 to the late Domenick and Mary (DeSimone) DelGuzzo.  She was preceded in death by her husband John James Donaher, three granddaughters Amber Herring, Kristi Donaher, and Brie Donaher, five brothers Anthony, Dominic Jr., Richard, Robert, and Peter DelGuzzo, and...

Megan Marie Buchanan

Megan Marie Buchanan

Mar 23, 2021

Megan Marie Buchanan, 36, of Brilliant, OH passed away at home in her sleep on March 23, 2021 due to natural causes.  She was born on September 17, 1984 to the late Danny Lee Buchanan and surviving Darla Sue (Zook) (Walter "Bub") Beall of Mingo Jct., one brother James David Robinson of Mingo Jct.,  and a Aunt Patricia Gooseman...

Tommy Lee Ernest

Tommy Lee Ernest

Mar 18, 2021

Tommy Lee Ernest, 70, of Steubenville, OH passed away on March 18, 2021 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  If you know this man or his family, please contact the Schuetz Funeral Home, Thank you.

Elizabeth Carol (Borelli)  Doyle

Elizabeth Carol (Borelli) Doyle

Mar 12, 2021

Elizabeth Carol Doyle, 74, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on March 12, 2021 at Trinity West.  She was born on July 8, 1946 to the late Joe Borelli and Elizabeth (Poapst) Jamack.  She is also preceded in death by two brothers.  She is survived by three children Ralph Michael Manna, Joseph Anthony Carapucci, and Crystal Lee Thompson all...

Hope Elaine (Speece)  Carpenter

Hope Elaine (Speece) Carpenter

Mar 12, 2021

Hope Elaine Carpenter, 68, passed away on March 12, 2021 at Wheeling Continuous Care.  She was born on December 1, 1952 to the late Ray and Loretta (Doty) Speece.  She is also preceded in death by three brothers.  She leaves behind her husband of 26 years Paul J. Carpenter, six children David Blackburn of Martins Ferry, Nora (Josh) Thompson...

Larry William Kropka

Larry William Kropka

Mar 11, 2021

Larry William Kropka, 77, of Rayland, OH passed away on March 11, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born on August 3, 1943 to the late Joseph and Evelyn (Whitaker) Kropka.  He is also preceded in death by three brothers Gene, Jack, and Walter Kropka.  Larry worked at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel for 36 years on the Annealing floor, he...

Jessie Irene Johnson

Jessie Irene Johnson

Mar 8, 2021

Jessie Irene Johnson, 76, of Steubenville, OH passed away on March 8, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born on November 29, 1945 to her parents but raised by the late Floyd and Ruby Norris.  She was also preceded in death by three brothers Lewis, James, and Robert Norris, six sisters Mildred Kuruc, Norma Koran, Jessie Pisisa,...

Robert Mark Lollathin Sr.

Robert Mark Lollathin Sr.

Mar 6, 2021

Robert Mark Lollathin Sr., 70, of Dillionvale, OH passed away on March 6, 2021 at Home suddenly.  He was born on February 21, 1951 to the late Warren and Sarah (Thompson) Lollathin. He is also preceded in death by Warren Lollathin, Richard Lollathin, Sherman Lollathin, George Lollathin, and one sisters Louise Lollathin and Flo Runner.  He is survived by...

Betty "Bj" Jean Nuckles

Betty "Bj" Jean Nuckles

Mar 4, 2021

Betty "B.J." Nuckles,  of Wheeling Island, passed away on March 4, 2021.  She was born on May 30, 1965 to the late John  and Lavinia Imogene Nuckles, she was also preceded in death by one brother John Nuckles.  She is survived by her significant other and soul mate of 30 years Robert Polen their two incredible children America and...

Sina Lucy (Flanders)  Ingold

Sina Lucy (Flanders) Ingold

Feb 22, 2021

Sina Lucy Ingold, 84, of Beallsville, OH passed away on February 22, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on October 17, 1936 to the late Oliver Flanders and Angeline (Bunting) Stephens, she is also preceded in death by her two children Lawrence and Jesse Stephens.  Sina worked as a laborer for Ormet, and was a member of the...

Rose Mary (Mcmaster)  Hamilton

Rose Mary (Mcmaster) Hamilton

Feb 19, 2021

Rose  Mary Hamilton, 66, of Steubenville, OH passed away on February 19, 2021 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  She was born on November 29, 1954 to the late Gerald Ernest and Mary Belle (Toy) McMaster.  She is also preceded in death by one grand daughter Mytia Barker, and nephew Theodore "Tee" Keenan.  She is survived by three children...