Obituaries and Tributes

May 9, 2020

Mona Sue (Garretson) Diley, 68, of Martins Ferry, OH formally of Wheeling, WV passed away on to heaven on Saturday May 9, 2020 at Liza's Place.  She was born on July 13, 1951 to the late Lloyd and Dorthy Swilers (Waller) Garretson in Georgetown. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.  She was also a devoted wife, she...

May 8, 2020

Norma Mae (Mruzek) Fatula, 90, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on May 8, 2020, at home.  She was born on November 7, 1929 to the late Ernest William and Elsie Mae (Morgan) Mruzek.  She was proceeded in death by her husband George Fatula Jr and one son Russell Allen Fatula.  She is survived by her son George "Buzz" Fatula...

May 7, 2020

David Lynn Okey, 67, of Yorkville, Ohio passed away May 7, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.   He was born June 2, 1952 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Earl and Dessie Okey.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Louella "Sally" Patti.  He was a retired UMWA Coal Miner after thirty plus years underground. ...

May 6, 2020

Charles Joseph Grew Sr., 84, of Rayland, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 6, 2020.  He was born on March 27, 1936 to the late Charles William and Gizella (Varga) Grew. He is also preceded in death by his wife June Louise (Mayhugh) Grew, one son David William Grew, and his brother Fred Grew.  He is...

May 1, 2020

Linda Sue Evans 72, of mingo Jct., Ohio passed away on May 1, 2020 in Moreno Valley California. She was born on January 10, 1948 to late Milfred Jay and Hildreth "Hilda" (Howell) Evans.   She was preceded in death by a brother Melvin Jay Evan's. She is survived by one daughter Shelly Ann and (James Raymond II) Jones of...

Apr 30, 2020

Rodger Andrew Kolar, 73, of Dillonvale, OH passed away on April 30, 2020.  He was born on June 2, 1947 to the late Andrew and Gladys (Deyarmon) Kolar.  He is survived by his wife Marlene Kay (Barbe) Kolar, daughter Dawn Miracle, and son Andy Kolar of Rayland.  There will be no services at this time and burial will be...

Apr 26, 2020

Julie Ann Williams, 59, of Steubenville, OH passed away on April 26, 2020 at home.  She was born on July 10, 1960 to the late James Williams and surviving Emma (Arnett) Williams.  She is also preceded in death by her late fiance Robert "Bob" Higgins.  She is survived by three sons Ronald Lee Williams of Mingo Jct., Rodney Lemley...

Apr 26, 2020

Michael J. Smith 61, of Steub. passed away April 26, 2020 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born November 10, 1958 to the late Harold and Dorothy (Lucas) Smith.  He was also Preceded in death by brother Frank and sister Denise Ware and Dorothy Ann Smith, and a host of aunts and uncles.

He is...

Apr 26, 2020

Margaret Ellen (Owens) Kleeh, 72, of Yorkville, OH went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 26,  2020 surrounded by family.  She worked for Buckeye Local Schools for 22 years, enjoyed spending time with family and friends she also enjoyed being outside in nature.  She was proceeded in death by her mother Rachel Jane Hudock.   She is...

Apr 19, 2020

Lois Ann Stauffer (Luther) born September  15,1945 daughter of Francis Luther and Ruth Luther, passed away Sunday April 19, 2020 at Trinity West Medical. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol Luther, brother Leonard Luther, husband Hilton Page, Harry Stauffer. She is survived by her children Michael (Monica) Vok , Mark (Jacqui) Vok, Dawn (Vok) Tannheiser...

Apr 19, 2020

Ronald Eugen Robinson, 65, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on April 19, 2020.  He was born on October 29, 1954 to the late Cecil William and Bernice (Schrkengost) Robinson.  he is survived by his seven siblings James David(Sayla Watson) Robinson, of Mingo Jct., Donald William Robinson of Mingo Jct., Karen Libsescak of Brilliant, Kevin Robinson of Mingo Jct.,...

Apr 16, 2020

Nancy Lee Gheen, 77 of Wheeling WV. Our merciful God brought joy to both Heaven and Earth with her glorious transformation just hours before entering into eternal rest on April 16th. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Dorothy Wilkins, her brother Harry Wilkins Jr. (who’s prayers for her salvation have been answered), sisters Barbara Reed...

Apr 7, 2020

Scott Edward Steiner, 47, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on April 7, 2020 at home.   He was born on July 13, 1972 to the late Donald and Marjorie (Byard) Steiner.  Survived by one brother Chance Stephen Steiner of Martin Ferry. Burail will be at the convenience of the family. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family. To leave...

Apr 7, 2020

John Vernon Dunn, 72, of Yorkville, OH passed away on April 7, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was born on August 19, 1947 to the late Donald and "Marie" (Huggins) Dunn, also preceded in death by his sister Diana Dunn.  John was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Mingo Jct., in the welding shop, served his country in the...

Apr 5, 2020

Sandra Louise Huston, 72, of Tippecanoe, OH passed away on April 5, 2020 at home surrounded by family.   She was born on March 3, 1948 to the late Elwood John and Evelyn Alberta (Wilson) Hartline.  She was also preceded in death by one brother John Hartline.  She is survived by her husband Richard Lee Huston, one son Jerry Thomas...

Apr 1, 2020

Michelle Katherine Gordon Russell, 48, beloved mother of Jada Grace, cherished wife of Dennis, dear sister of WIlliam J. Gordon (Rachel), and precious child of parents, William K. Gordon and Mary Louise Joseph, passed away April 1, 2020 at UPMC, after a short, courageous battle against liver failure.

She also leaves behind, children Jordan and Josie Bonar....

Apr 1, 2020

Mary Ann Cawthorne, 83, of Rayland, OH passed away on April 4, 2020 at Rolling Hills Bridgeport.  She was born on August 27, 1936 to the late Howard and Mary (Scivinski) Coss.  She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Cawthorne, and one son Timothy Cawthorne.  She is survived by one son Thomas (Michele) Cawthorne of Dillionvale, one...

Mar 26, 2020

Lillian Milewsky, 61, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on March 26,2020 at Trinity West.  She was born in Steubenville to the late George and Lillian Grace (Moore) Milewsky.  She is survived by her two children Toni (Derek) Herschberger of Fort Worth, TX, and Jacques Chouinard Jr. of Hillsboro, TN. There will be no services at this time. Schuetz...

Mar 25, 2020

Claudette Simone Masse, 79, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on March 25, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born on November 2, 1940 to the late Robert and Simone (Verrette) Bordeleau.  She is survived by her daughter Carole Claudette Masse, three children Jessica DeLeonard, Kyle Wright, and Benjamin Kosky, one great grand child Evangeline Wright.  Claudette will be...

Mar 22, 2020

Charles Scruppi Jr., 80, of Wintersville, OH passed away on March 22, 2020 at Valley Hospice North.  He was born on August 15, 1939 in Washington, PA to the late Charles and Mary (Turkily) Scruppi.  Charles was a veteran who served in the US Navy, worked as a baggage Handler for many years and was Catholic by faith.  He...