Obituaries and Tributes

Dec 8, 2017

Karen Jane (Reed) McClain, 65, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on December 8, 2017.  She was born on July 14, 1952 to the late George Reed and Surviving Mary (Myers) Reed.  She is survived by her husband David Eugene McClain,  four children Mary Ludt of Bloomingdale, Kristina Wade of Rayland, Michele Beadnell of Carrollton and Ashley Reynolds of...

Nov 28, 2017

Carol Ann Kushner, 74, of Brilliant, OH passed away on November 28, 2017 at Liza's Place Wheeling. She was born on June 25, 1943 to the late Norman and Charlotte Elizabeth (Shriner) Downing.  Carol was Catholic by faith and a Nurse most of her life. She is survived by two sons Aaron and Joshua Kushner both of Brilliant and...

Nov 26, 2017

Michael Ray Crago, 63, of Weirton, WV, passed away at Trinity West on November 26, 2017.  He was born on June 19, 1954 to the late Jack McClane Crago and surviving Genevera Mae (Lockett) Crago.  He is survived by his wife Patricia "Lena" (Wilkins) Bartley-Crago, four brothers Daniel (Jeannie) Crago of N. Carolina, Tim (Terry) Crago of Weirton, Kevin...

Nov 24, 2017

Frederick Allen Patrone, 84, of Bellaire, OH passed away on November 24, 2017, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on August 24, 1933 to the late Albert Sullivan and Edna Ann (Ward) Patrone.

He was preceded in death by three brothers Albert Patrone, Joseph Patrone, and Mark Allen Patrone, and two sisters Rosie and...

Nov 18, 2017

Michelle Ruby Hoberek, of Homewood, PA, passed away at Allegheny General on November 18, 2017.  She was born on January 22, 1983 to the late Paul Ervin and survived Crystal (Hoberek) Glass.  She is survived by her daughter Lita Hoffman of Latrobe, PA and two sons Sterling and Riley Vandnsen both of Alaska, and one sister Holly Brown of...

Nov 16, 2017

Bessie "Kicker" Katherine (Beever) Nash, 63, of Wheeling, Wv, passed away on November 16, 2017.  She was born on March 16, 1954 to the late William and Josephine (Erazmus) Beever.  She was preceded in death by her child Betty Jo Nash, five siblings Fredrick "Butch" Beever, Carolyn McCamick, Sharol McCamick, Frances Everson, Peggie Beever. She is survived by her...

Nov 8, 2017

Frank Charles Polutnik, 69, of Cadiz, OH passed away on November 8, 2017 at home.  He was born on September 10, 1948 in Pittsburgh to the late John and Mary (Skerbetz) Polutnik.  He was preceded in death by a brother John Polutnik.  He is survived by his girl friend Tracey Belle, three sisters Mitzie (John) Paine of Boardman, OH,...

Nov 8, 2017

Bryan Keith Canestraro, 34, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on November 8, 2017 surrounded by family and Heather.  He was born on August 19, 1983 to James Joseph and Vonna Lee (Creamer) Canestraro.  He was preceded in death by grandmother  Jacqueline (Garrison) Creamer.

He is survived by his brother Jason (Lacey) Canestraro, and niece Madison Canestraro,...

Nov 1, 2017

Beverly Ann Kirkland, 51, of Steubenville, OH passed away at her home on November 1, 2017.

She was born on July 20, 1967 to the late Jesse and Betty (Howell) Wilson.

She is preceded in death by her husband Don Kirkland. She is survived by her daughter Crystal Kirkland of Steubenville, three brothers Jesse Wilson...

Oct 31, 2017

Eva Ann Kitchen, 59, of Wheeling passed away at Liza's Place on October 31, 2017.  She was born on October 10, 1958 to her late father and mother Cora (Resseger) Kitchen.

She is survived by two children Richard Nice Jr. of Wheeling and Julia (Michael) Bass of Wheeling, two brothers Harvey Kitchen and Ed Gallaher, and sister...

Oct 31, 2017

Margaret Ann Howard, 51, of Wintersville, OH passed away at Valley Hospice North surrounded by family on October 31, 2017. She was born on April 11, 1966 to Kenneth Robert Clark and Maryann (Travis) McDonald.  She was preceded in death by her brother Kenny Clark Jr, step dad Ken McDonald, and maternal grand parents'.

She is survived...

Oct 28, 2017

Robert "Bob" Wesley Butts, 75, of Wheeling and Benwood, WV passed away on October 28, 2017, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on January 19, 1942, to the late Robert Alfred and Eva (Polus) Butts. He was preceded in death by his son, John Richard Butts.

Bob graduated from Benwood Union High School and played...

Oct 28, 2017

Rachelle R. "Shelly" Alderman, 58, of Moundsville, WV passed away on October 28, 2017. She was born on October 8, 1959 to the late Russell Polivka and Shirley (Tipton) Tigg.  She is survived by her husband of 21 years William T. Alderman, four children Kathie (Bill) Smith of Jacobsburg, Lori Alderman of Shadyside, Stevie Palinecek of Bellaire, and Ally...

Oct 26, 2017

Agnes Carlene Osteen, 80, of Neffs, OH passed away at Liza's Place on October 26, 2017. She was born on July 19, 1937 to the late Karl and Ruth Virginia (Farely) Klee.  Agnes was preceded in death by one son Karl Harden and a brother Karl Klee, she is survived by two sons Tim (Lisa) Harden of St. Clairsville,...

Oct 24, 2017

Linda S. "Honey" Perine, 69, of Mingo Jct, Ohio passed away October 24, 2017 at Trinity West Hospital. She was born Sept. 22, 1948 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Leslie and Mary Perine.  Linda was also preceded in death by sister Debi Coleman, brothers Donald "Suggs" and Leslie "Buddy" Perine.  Linda was retired from Steubenville City...

Oct 22, 2017

Harold Lawrence "Mitch" Mitchell, 66, of Steubenville, OH passed away on October 22, 2017.  He was born on June 4, 1951 to the late Harry Ray Jr. and Evelyn Jane (McKinney) Mitchell.   He was preceded in death by two children Melissa Jane Mitchell in 1976, and Owen James Mitchell in 1977, his wife Victoria Jane Mitchell and a brother...

Oct 18, 2017

Justin James "Juice" Freiling 47, was taken by God's Angels Wednesday October 18th, 2017 at his home.  Justin  a loving son, uncle, and friend was born April 22nd, 1970 in Steubenville, Ohio, son of Jim and Kathy (Ledger) Freiling of Mingo Junction, Ohio. Justin was a graduate of Mingo High School.

He was preceded in death by...

Oct 14, 2017

Esther (Haines) Morris, 102,  of McMechen WV, passed away on October 14, 2017 at Cumberland Pointe Care Center.  She was born on June 22, 1915 to the late Frederick and Gertrude (Zimmerman) Haines.  She was proceded in death by her husband Charles Morris.  She is survvied by her daughter Sandra Fanti of Middleborn, WV. Esther will be cremated with...

Oct 9, 2017

Jason M Plaugher was born in Clarksburg, WV. He was raised with a brother with special needs. When his son was a small child, he was attacked while trying get some items from the store and suffered lifelong injuries. After the attack, he lost custody of his child and was homeless for 3 years. He was married about a...

Oct 7, 2017

Ralph Gregory "Greg" Powers, 59, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on October 7, 2017. He was born on July 13, 1958 in Steubenville, OH to the late Ralph Wilson Powers and Betty (Cheuvront) Wickham.

He was proceeded in death by a brother Larry Powers.

He is survived by his wife Linda (Bickerstaff) Powers and...