Obituaries and Tributes

Robert "Butch" Jordan

Jan 31, 2019

ROBERT "BUTCH" JORDAN Butch Jordan, 66, of Steubenville, a transplant from Philadelphia, passed away on January 31, 2019. He leaves behind his significant other of 17 years, Sherri Gault, and adopted daughters, Bratt, Sassy and Clarice.

Saundra L Toma

Jan 26, 2019

Saundra L. Toma, 67, of Steubenville, OH passed away on January 26, 2019 at Valley Hospice.  She was born on November 9th, 1951 to the late Arthur Dunkerton and Betty  Dunkerton (Carnes). She was preceded in death by her younger sister Denise Turnbull of Warren Ohio. She is survived by her children Michael R. Muir of Niles, OH, and...

Ruth (Runkis) Riddlebaugh

Jan 23, 2019

Ruth Eileen Riddlebaugh, 60, of Flushing, OH passed away on January 23, 2019.  She was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 17, 1959 to the late Herman, and Eileen (Ferrier) Runkis.  She was preceded in death by her husband Timothy Ray Riddlebaugh Sr., and one son Timothy  Ray Riddlebaugh Jr..  She is survived by her two daughters Natasha (Gary)...

Donald Lee Burch

Jan 22, 2019

Donald Lee Burch, 61, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on January 22, 2019. He was born on August 18, 1957 to the late Ralph and Dorothy (Grim) Burch. He was an avid outdoorsman, like to hunt,fish, boating, and riding. He was also a member of the Mingo Sportsman club. He is survived by his significate other Angela "Angie"...

Joseph Jude Gonot

Jan 22, 2019

Joseph Jude Gonot, 68, of Tiltonsville, OH passed away on January 22, 2019 at Valley Hospice Care Center.  He was born on October 19, 1950 to the late Joseph Richard and Marcella (Eagan) Gonot.

He is Survived by his wife Theresa (Cassidy) Gonot, two step daughters, five grandchildren, three brothers Carmen (Mary) Gonot of Pitts PA, Ronald...

Shirley Ogden (Kimble) Edgell

Jan 17, 2019

Shirley (Kimble) Ogden Edgell, 80, of Tiltonsville, OH passed away on January 17, 2019 in Bellaire.  She was born in Hundred, WV on August 24, 1938 to the late Clyde and Beatrice (Roberts) Kimble.

She was preceded in death by  a daughter Della "Sue" Ridinger, siblings Tommy Kimble, Larry Kimble,Jean Yoho,Bonnie John, Dianne  Harrell, Wilma Johnson, Ellen-Bea...

Gari Davinda (Ellison) Saunders

Jan 15, 2019

Gari "Davinda" (Ellison) Saunders

Gari D. Saunders, 50, of Steubenville, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  Gari was born on January 8, 1969 in Monroe, MI. to Judy Howard-Sparozic and Gary Ellison.  She was raised by Judy"mom" and Irving Epps Jr. "daddy" and step-mother, Carol Epps. She moved to Toronto, OH to be closer to her "Memaw"...

Michael Thomas Hanle

Jan 12, 2019

Michael "Tattoo Mike" Thomas Hanle, 49, of Steubenville, OH passed away on January 12, 2019.  He was born on October 4, 1970 to the late Charolett (Blake) Hanle and surviving Clifford Edward Hanle. He was preceded in death by is sister Betty Jo Nicosia, and Patty Ann Styer. He is survived by his son Michael Bell of Steubenville, and...

Michael Bates

Jan 10, 2019

Michael Bates, 52, of Rayland, OH passed away on January 10, 2019 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He is preceded in death by one son Steven Hendershot.  He is survived by his daughter Samantha Bates of Connecticut, parents Gerald and Betty Bates of Rayland and brothers Brian (Lynn) Bates of Florida, and Greg Bates of Rayland. also a...

Thomas A Winland Jr.

Jan 6, 2019

Thomas A Winland Jr, of Steubenville, OH, passed away suddenly on January 6, 2019, at the age of 71. He was born on April 12, 1947, to Thomas A and Esther (Orison) Winland in Hendersonville, PA. Tommy spent more than 14 years working with the Ohio Ferro Alloys Corporation as a metal crusher and laborer. Affectionately known as...

Dennis "Blue" Ritchie

Jan 3, 2019

Dennis "Blue" Ritchie, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on January 3, 2019 at his home.  He was born on August 12, 1948 to the late Charles and Rita (Weitzel) Ritchie.  He is survived by a cousin Denise "Nini" Miller of Wheeling.   Services will be at the convenience of the family. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family....

Marjorie (Wood) Wood

Jan 1, 2019

Marjorie Marie Wood, 55, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away Tuesday January 1, 2019 at Belmont Manor. She was born in Steubenville, OH on September 21, 1963 to the late Bruce and Elaine (Norris) Wood. She was a devoted and loving mother to her two surviving children Justine Taylor of Bridgeport,  and son Joshua Tate of New Philadelphia, OH, and...

Arthur William Hull

Dec 30, 2018

Arthur William Hull, 52, of Rayland, OH passed away on December 30, 2018, at OVMC.  He was born on October 5, 1966 to the late Arthur L. Hull and Surviving Elmira "Jo" (Morgan) Hull. He is survived by his wife Paula (Perdue) Hull and two children Ryan Arthur Hull of Bellaire, and Katherine Ann Dentz of Rayland, and one...

Eva Marie (Casini) Lucas

Dec 30, 2018

Eva Marie (Casini) Lucas, 63, of Follanbee, WV, passed away on December 30, 2018 at Liza's Place.  She was born on December 19, 1955 to the late Frank and Emma Kay (Greer) Casini. She is preceded in death by her brother Sam Casini. She is survived by two children James A Lucas his three children Eliana Duffy, Meia Bella...

Robert Joseph Halm

Dec 29, 2018

Robert Joseph Halm, 70, of Wintersville, OH passed away on December 29, 2018 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He was born on May 29, 1948 to the late Donald and Jenny (Gardner) Halm.  He was a Veteran in the Marine Corps, and a independent contractor for the past office. He is survived by one son James Michael (Heather)...

Gary Robert Robson

Dec 23, 2018

Gary Robert Robson of Steubenville, OH, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018, at the age of 74.  He was born on April 8, 1944, to James and Wilamina (Yost) Robson in Windsor Heights, WV. Stepfather Frank DiLeonardo actively helped raise Gary through his young adult life. Gary spent a long and rewarding career working in the steel...

Thomas James Chociej

Dec 22, 2018

Thomas James Chociej, 72, of Weirton, WV, passed away on December 22, 2018. He was born on August 3, 1946 to the late Herman Thomas and Ethel Caroline (Skinner) Chociej. He was survived by his children son Robert Chociej of Steubenville,, and Thomas James (LeeAnne) Chociej of Toronto. Thomas will be cremated with no services observed. Schuetz Funeral Home...

Rebecca Jean (Antill) Wilhelm

Dec 14, 2018

Rebecca J. "Becky" (Antill) Wilhelm,65,of Brilliant,OH passed away on December 14,2018 at UPMC Presby. She was born on May 19, 1953 to the late Benjamin and Helen (Hess) Antill. She was preceded in death by one brother Benjamin Antill. She is survived by her husband David Zachery Wilhelm, four children David Wilhelm Jr. Of Brilliant, Kimberly (Joseph)Linenberger of Ashtabula,...

Eugene Edward Nickerson

Dec 12, 2018

Eugene Edward Nickerson, 76, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on December 12, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on June 29, 1942 to the late Eugene Harry and Mary Alice (Seevers) Nickerson.  He was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Jo (Tracey) Nickerson. Survived by his children Eugene Edward (Jamie) Nickerson of North Carolina, Adele Schrebe of...