Obituaries and Tributes

Aug 6, 2020

Alice Marie Spain, 71, of Steubenville, OH passed  away on August 6, 2020 at UPMC Presby.  She was born on June 3, 1949 to the late Frances and Mary (Baker) McDermott. She was preceded in death by a son Kenny Spain.  She is survived by her husband Arnold Carl Spain of Dayton, OH, five children Jenifer Lancaster of Steubenville,...

Aug 1, 2020

Gloria Jeanette Luyster, 74, of Steubenville, OH passed away at Lancia Royal on August 1, 2020.  She was born on October 18, 1945 to the late Woodrow Wilson and Ramona Clarissa (Lawson) Imer.   She is also preceded in death by one brother Woodrow Imer, two sisters Betty Rudder, and Jolene Johnson. Gloria is survived by six children Lori (Jamie)...

Jul 29, 2020

Fred Melvin "Turby" Roman Jr., 60, of Steubenville, OH passed away on July 29, 2020.  He was born on February 22, 1960 to the late Fred Melvin and Rayvonna (Burton) Roman.  He is survived by three children Fred Melvin Roman III of Steubenville, John Roman of Richmond, and Scott (Kelsey) Roman of Steubenville, seven grandchildren Jamin, Myah, Jacob, Braylynn,...

Jul 29, 2020

Mary Ann Meyers, 86, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on July 29, 2020 at Wheeling Continuous Care.  She was born on January 6, 1934 to the late Paul Riding and   Anna (Kutchmyer)   Smith.  She is survived by her two children Raymond Meyers and Joseph Meyers both of St. Petersburg, FL, two grandchildren Makayla, and Alexa. Mary Ann was a...

Jul 27, 2020

Mary Janet Gilham, 88, of Weirton, WV, passed away on July 27, 2020 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  She was born on June 22, 1932 to the late Charles and Leifa (Perkins) McKeen.  Mary worked at the A & P supermarket and was a graduate of Bellaire High School.  She was also preceded in death by her husband...

Jul 20, 2020

Charles Vernon Francis Jr., 74, of Steubenville, OH passed away on July 20, 2020 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.   He was born on February 17, 1946 to the late Charles Vernon Sr., and Rose (Starinski) Francis.  He is survived by a few family members, nieces and nephews.  Charles will be cremated with no services. Schuetz Funeral Home is...

Jul 11, 2020

Edwin Boyd Lyle, 55, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on July 11, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on August 18, 1964 to the late Richard  Boyd Lyle and surviving Jacqueline (Holloway) Lyle.  He is also survived by his siblings Marge Lyle of Martins Ferry, Jody (Glen) Brick of Flushing, Mark (Theresa) Lyle of Morristown, and four...

Jul 11, 2020

Michael Theodore Ogden, 58, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on July 11, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on March 7, 1962 to the late Alfred and Joyce (Boothe) Ogden.  He is survived by his life long partner Brenda Rice, step son Zach (Shaunna) Greynolds, and step grand daughter Gabriella Greynolds, three sisters Judith (Tim) Zoc of...

Jul 9, 2020

George Edward Goolie Jr., 61, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away on July 9, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center. George was born on July 3, 1959 to the late George Edward Goolie Sr. and surviving Mary (Konoski) Goolie. George was a Pipefitter for 1223 Wheeling Pittsburgh, Yorkville, and 189 PipeFitters Columbus, OH, he loved to fish and loved...

Jul 9, 2020

Vickie Kay Kalogeras, 54, of Jacobsburg, OH passed away on July 9, 2020 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.  She was born on March 27, 1966 to the Gail and the Late Winnie (Williams) Queen.  Vickie loved music, being outside, a grandmother, drawing, and playing on her I pad.  She is also preceded in death by a brother Earl...

Jul 6, 2020

Judith Ann Black, 60, of Weirton, WV passed away on July 6, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born on May 7, 1960 to the late George Yanko and surviving mother Dorothy (Davidson) Phillis of Beaver Falls, PA.  She was also preceded in death by her step father George Phillis.

She is survived by her...

Jul 4, 2020

Thomas Carl, 59, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on July 4, 2020 at Valley Hospice Care Center North. He was born on July 13, 1960 to the late Ivan Leone and Karen May (McCutcheon) Carl.  He is survived by his sister of Janet James. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Jul 2, 2020

Daneen Rae Schrader, 52, of Bellaire, OH passed away on July 2, 2020 at OSU Wexner Medical Center.  She was born on January 15, 1968 to the late  Cathy (Allen) Romine that passed away on July 5, 2017.  She is survived by two children Franki Spinelli (Fiance Tayler McIntyre) of McMechen, WV, and  Shane McGhee of Bethesda, one granddaughter...

Jun 27, 2020

Joseph Richard Rasko Jr, 54, of Columbus, OH passed away on June 27, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.  He was born on August 31, 1965 in Follansbee, WV to the late Joseph Richard Rasko Sr. and Surviving mother Martha (Hope) Rasko. Preceded in death by Mary Carol Kendrach.

He graduated from Mingo High School class of 1983,...

Jun 27, 2020

David Michael Farnsworth Sr., 72, of Brilliant, OH passed away on June 27, 2020 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He was born on January 20, 1948 to the late LeRoy and Loretta (Mettz) Farnsworth.  He was an avid Fisher man and enjoyed his beer, and his family said he could stretch a dollar. Loved and missed by all. ...

Jun 24, 2020

Carol Ann Smith 72, of Wheeling WVa. peacefully passed away Wed. June 24, at her home with her sisters at her side.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents Ruthie and Robert (Smitty) Smith owners of the historic bar M and K Lounge Warwood, WVa  where Carol was always there to greet all...

Jun 10, 2020

Gardner, Walter Jerome “Jerry”, 73 of Steubenville, Ohio died June 10, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. Jerry was born January 27, 1947 in Ambridge, PA, the son of the late Robert and Betty Laura Beers Gardner. Jerry was also preceded in death by his first wife, Linda O’Dell Gardner; four brothers: Edward, Robert, David, and Michael Gardner...

Jun 7, 2020

Roberta Mae Visnic, 62, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away on June 7, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on February 17, 1958 to the Robert Visnic and late Patricia (Welch) Eubanks.  She is survived by two children Jacqueline Green of Martins Ferry, and Nicholas Williams of Lorain, OH, four grand children Naraiyah WIlliams, Namarius Williams, Nalaiyah Williams,...

Jun 7, 2020

James D. Weaver, 79, of Bergholz, OH passed away on June 7, 2020 at Trinity West. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Macksburg, OH to the late Cletus D. and Gertrude L. (Wagner) Weaver.  He was a heavy equipment operator most of his life.  He is survived by his  daughter Pennie , one sister Carol Weaver, two...

Jun 6, 2020

Robert D. "Bobby" Kelly, 75, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on June 6, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on September 10, 1944 in Wheeling, Wv  to the late Donald and Mable (Fetty) Kelly.  He served in Vietnam and worked at Ormet as a front line foreman, he was an avid hunter, won championship in West Virginia...