Obituaries and Tributes

Jan 30, 2022

Joel Alan Ignace, 74, of Smithfield, Ohio fell asleep in death on January 30, 2022. Born October 6, 1947 to the late Stanley and Louise Ignace. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers Stanley, Walter, William, and James. He is survived by his wife Wanda of 53 years, daughters Erica Ignace of Weirton, WV, Ashlee (Paul) Hewitt of...

Jan 29, 2022

Lance Wade Barr, 45, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2022 at home. He was born on May 30, 1976 to the late Dayrl and Monika Inga Borg (Borner) Barr. He is survived by his two sisters Janet Smith and Jenifer Truax of Leesburg, FL, and his girlfriend Theresa Anderson Marker. Lance was a Painter by trade.  There will...

Jan 29, 2022

Frederick Lee Maxwell Sr., 74, of Amsterdam, OH passed away on January 29, 2022. He was born on December 19, 1947 to the late Robert Wesley and Dorothy (Flanagan) Maxwell.  He worked at Timet, and Ohio Edison and served in the U.S. Navy.  He is survived by his wife of 36 years Paulette (Stock) Maxwell, five children Brandon Michael...

Jan 28, 2022

Lawrence Dale Cook, 60, of Brilliant, OH passed away on January 28, 2022 at home with his family by his side.  He was born on November 11, 1961 to the late Lawrence Edward and Betty Braxton (Glendenning) Cook.  He was also preceded in death by a brother John D. Cook.  Lawrence was a cab driver, Tow Truck and worked...

Jan 25, 2022

Ronald Ray Hardwick, 67, of Steubenville,  Ohio passed away on Tuesday morning January 25th, 2022 at Pittsburgh VA hospital surrounded by family.  He was given a respectful honor guard as he left the hospital for the final time.  Ron was Lutheran by faith and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  Ron is survived by his...

Jan 22, 2022

Joseph Edward Scott, 66, of Bellaire, OH passed away on January 22, 2022 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on January 9, 1956 to the late Cyril and Shirley (Campbell) Scott.  Joe was a Short Bus School Bus Driver for most of his life. Joe is survived by his wife of 40 years Lois Jean (Mulley) Scott, one daughter...

Jan 22, 2022

Jody Lee Koran, 52, of Dillonvale, OH passed away at home on January 22, 2022.  He was born on August 19, 1969 to the late Andrew Henry and Linda (Fithen) Koran.  There will be no services at this time. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Jan 22, 2022

Minnie A. "Patty" Carpenter, 85, of Rayland, OH passed away on January 22, 2022 at Forest Hills in St. Clairsville. She was born on January 29, 1936 to the late Harold Hooper  and Minnie McFadden.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Harry Dean Carpenter Sr., and one daughter Tina Marie Carpenter.  Patty was a homemaker that...

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...