Obituaries and Tributes

Betty Jo (Emerson)  Watson

Betty Jo (Emerson) Watson

Jan 2, 2021

Betty Jo Watson, 70, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away on January 2, 2021 at home, surrounded by family.  She was born on August 17, 1950 to the late John and Mary (Wells) Emerson.  She was also preceded in death her husband Roy Wayne Watson.  She is survived by her two daughters Mary Jo (Jason) Wade of New Martinsville,  ...

Kermit Alan Kull

Kermit Alan Kull

Jan 1, 2021

On Friday, January 1, 2021, Kermit Alan Kull, loving and devoted husband, father of two, grandfather of three, and great grandfather of three was received into the arms of our Lord in Heaven.

Kermit was born October 7, 1930 in Yorkville, Ohio to Mildred (Heil) and Lawrence Kull. He graduated in 1948 from Yorkville High School. There,...

Kathryn Louise  "Kate" Freiling

Kathryn Louise "Kate" Freiling

Dec 31, 2020

Kathryn Louise "Kate" Freiling, 69, of Milford, OH passed away on December 31, 2020 at Hospice of Cincinnati. She was born on January 31, 1951 to the late Henry Ray and Charlotte Marie (Senile) Freiling.  Kate loved to sing, play piano, as well as guitar, she even wrote her own music. Kate leaves behind four siblings Ruth Ann "Toppie"...

Harriet Lou  "Pooch" (Rouse)  Stacy

Harriet Lou "Pooch" (Rouse) Stacy

Dec 28, 2020

Harriet Lou "Pooch" (Rouse) Stacy, 85, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on December 28, 2020 at Valley Hospice Care Center North after a brief illness.  She was born on May 8, 1935 to the late John Freemont and Jessie Elizabeth (Lodge) Rouse.  Pooch was a loving wife to Norman Kenneth Stacy for 67 plus years. There will be...

Frank J Digeorge Jr.

Frank J Digeorge Jr.

Dec 28, 2020

Frank J. DiGeorge Jr., unexpectedly passed away on December 28, 2020.  Born on May 13, 1936 to the late Frank and Elisabeth (Paris) DiGeorge and is preceded in death by his brother Tony and his wife Jane DiGeorge, and brother-in-law Homer Davidson.   Frank served his country in the army, retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and Jefferson Technical Institute. He was...

Tamye Jo (Hoover)  Knight

Tamye Jo (Hoover) Knight

Dec 23, 2020

Tamye Jo (Hoover) Knight, 55, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away on December 23, 2020 of natural causes at home.  She was born on March 1, 1965 to the late Thomas Edward Hoover and surviving Shirley (Thorne) Mitchell. She is also survived by one daughter Nina Nicole Knight, one brother Bernie Hoover, step father Harry Mitchell, and step mother...

Charles Kenneth Mcdonald

Charles Kenneth Mcdonald

Dec 22, 2020

Charles Kenneth McDonald, 91, of Brilliant, OH passed away on December 22, 2020 at Weirton Medical Center/Valley Hospice.  He was born on January 20, 1929 to the late William and Dora (Morris) McDonald, also preceded in death by his wife Myrl Jane (Glover) McDonald, and fourteen brothers and sisters.  Charles, also known as "Bus" in his early days, was...

Alisha Danyel Bonar

Alisha Danyel Bonar

Dec 21, 2020

Alisha Danyel Bonar, 30, of Steubenville, OH passed away on December 21, 2020 at Trinity West.  She was born on November 10, 1990 to her parents Richard L Bonar Sr. and Iva Bonar both of Steubenville, and her mom Barbara Krieble.  Alisha had three children Landon Bonar, King'Jalijha Hawkins, and K'Harma Hawkins, two sisters Joyce (Charles Sr.) Evans of...

Elizabeth Irene (Kuhn)  Mcfall

Elizabeth Irene (Kuhn) Mcfall

Dec 20, 2020

It is with deep sadness and love, the family of Elizabeth “Betty” Irene McFall announces her peaceful passing on December 20, 2020.

Elizabeth was born April 15, 1937 in Barton, OH, daughter of the late Steven and Odessa Mae Kuhn.

She is also preceded in death by her former spouse and children’s father James McFall,...

Laquwala Marie Kelly-Gantt

Laquwala Marie Kelly-Gantt

Dec 19, 2020

Laquwala Marie Kelly-Gantt, 29, of Steubenville, OH passed away on December 19, 2020.  She was born on October 18, 1991 to Lamont Gantt and Margaret Kelly (James Timothy Gill). She leaves behind four children Calionna Pinnell, Brandon Pinnell, Lyrik MacGregor and Alenah MacGregor, two brothers Tocoma Gantt,  and Lakuwan Kelly of Steubenville, two sisters Mia Gantt.  Friends will be...

Mary Jane (Byard)  Kovalski

Mary Jane (Byard) Kovalski

Dec 11, 2020

Mary Jane Kovalski, 75, of Rayland, OH passed away on December 11, 2020 surrounded by family. Mary was born on February 20, 1945 in Blaine, Ohio to the late Patterson and Stella (McCoy) Byard, also her late step mother Blanche Byard, her husband Martin Kovalski, one son John Stanley Kovalski, grandsons Martin Supanik, Joey Bailey Kovalski, Corey Schrader, and...

Robert Orville Batson Jr.

Robert Orville Batson Jr.

Dec 10, 2020

Robert Orville Batson Jr., 44, of Toronto, OH passed away on December 10, 2020 at Trinity Hospital.  He was born in Steubenville, OH on January 2, 1976 to the late Robert Orville  Sr., and Sandra Lynn (Holmes) Batson. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Elaine (Lowry) Batson, three children Robert James Batson, Hannah Marie Batson, and Justin Michael...

Thomas F.  "Dilly" Kakascik

Thomas F. "Dilly" Kakascik

Dec 6, 2020

Thomas F. "Dilly" Kakascik, 81, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on the morning of December 6, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was born on September 22, 1939 to the late Louis John and Victoria (Strupe) Kakascik.  He is also preceded in death by seven siblings Mgr. Edward Kakascik, Claire Tucker, Louis Kakascik Jr., Catherine Hinkle,...

Lori Ann (Horner)  Sprouse

Lori Ann (Horner) Sprouse

Dec 5, 2020

Lori Ann Sprouse, 58, of Toronto, OH passed away on December 5, 2020 at home. She was born on October 27, 1962 to the late Charles and Mildred (Horner) Kausky.  She is survived by 3 children Charles "Frank" Sprouse of Toronto, April Oleksy of Toronto, and Anna (Edward) Emery of Steubenville, five grandchildren Hayley Oleksy, Jayden Oleksy, Americus Virden,...

Earl Wayne Le Masters

Earl Wayne Le Masters

Dec 4, 2020

Earl Wayne LeMasters, 79, of Powhatan Point, OH, passed away on December 4, 2020 at Reynolds Memorial.  He was born on June 29, 1941 in Steubenville, OH to the late Addes and Virginia May (Hanlin) LeMasters.  He was also preceded in death by seven brothers Raymond LeMasters, Tom LeMasters, Charlie LeMasters, Jimmy LeMasters, Ony LeMasters, Fred LeMasters, and Hubert...

Linda Kay Wilkins

Linda Kay Wilkins

Dec 3, 2020

Linda Kay Wilkins A sheep who had wandered far from the fold, was returned again to the arms of a loving Savior on December 3, 2020. Linda was born on February 2, 1948, and grew up in Wellsburg, WV. She was a 1966 graduate of Wellsburg High School. She received her B.A. from West Liberty College and her Masters...

John "Butch Sauvageot

John "Butch Sauvageot

Dec 1, 2020

John H. "Butch" Sauvageot, 70, of Tiltonsville, OH passed away at Wheeling Hospital on December 1, 2020. He was born on December 5, 1949 to the late Harry J. and Betty M. (Dunn) Sauvageot.  He is also preceded in death by one son Michael Paul Sauvageot, two brothers Charles Dornan, and John Dornan.  Butch is survived by his wife...

Richard James Hixenbaugh

Richard James Hixenbaugh

Nov 27, 2020

Richard James Hixenbaugh, 79,  born in Wheeling, WV, son of the late James and Wilma Hixenbaugh, brother of the late Daniel Hixenbaugh of Florida. Richard was a former Marine serving from 1961 to 1965. His passions were his Harleys he had through the years, and he was an avid gun enthusiast.  He worked as a mechanic for many...

Lynnette Louise Bloomfield

Lynnette Louise Bloomfield

Nov 25, 2020

Lynnette Louise (Shriver) Bloomfield, 65, of Valley Grove, WV, passed away November 25, 2020. She was born on September 14, 1955 to the late James & Dorthy (Carpenter) Shriver of Bridgeport, OH.

She is survived by her...

Michelle Lee "Shelly" (Hupp)  Barajas

Michelle Lee "Shelly" (Hupp) Barajas

Nov 19, 2020

Michelle Lee "Shelly" Barajas, 44, of Wintersville, OH passed away surrounded by family on November 19, 2020.  She was born on Christmas day in 1975 to the late John Paul and Roberta "Kay" (Tice) Hupp.  Shelly was a homemaker for most of her life, until she got her LPN license but was not able to pursue due to illness. ...