Obituaries and Tributes

Nov 16, 2018

Donna Marie Abshire, 59, of Adena, OH passed away at Trinity West on November 16, 2018.

She was was born on December 31, 1958 to the late Robert and Pearl (Higgins) Hazelip.

Also preceded in death by brother Scott Hazelip  and three sisters Tracy Hazelip, Karen Sue Hazelip, and Linda White.

She is...

Nov 14, 2018

Carol Ann Davenport, 57, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away on November 14, 2018 at Trinity West.  She was born in Fairview, Ohio on January 1, 1961 to the surviving Howard Hopper Sr. and late Barbara (Scheuer) Hopper.  Also survived by her son Richard David Davenport Jr. Richard Davenport Sr., (Ex Husband), , five grand children Kaidne, and Zaiden Davenport,...

Nov 10, 2018

Barbara Leee Handley, 84, of Toronto, OH passed away on November 10, 2018 at Weirton Medical Center.  She was born on December 1, 1933 to the late Bill and Alice (hoover) Snyder.  She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Handley and son Larry Lewis.  She is survvied by two sons Mark Lewis of Lake City Florida, John...

Nov 8, 2018

Elizabeth "Renee" Wodusky, 51, of Wheeling, WV died November 8, 2018. She was born January 31, 1967 to her father Pete Nanney and her mother Barbara Nanney.  Renee is survived by her husband, John Wodusky and her son, J.P. Wodusky, her brother and sister, and niece and nephews.  Renee had a stroke 5 years ago and has been dealing...

Nov 7, 2018

Roberta "Bobbie" Jean Wilson, 69, of steubenville., OH, passed away on November 7, 2018.  She was born on March 12, 1949 to the late Donald and Dorothy (Aldridge) Koon.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Wilson.  She is survived by her three children Frank (Clarissa) Wilson of Brilliant, Todd Wilson of Steubenville and Scott...

Nov 4, 2018

Raymond Dale McCort, 51, of Barnsville, OH passed away on November 4, 2018 at Dixon Health Care.  He was born on August 11, 1967 to the late Betty Jean McCort.  He is also proceeded in death by one sister Theresa Carter.  He is survived by one daughter Stephanie (Charles JR.) Lemmon of Martins Ferry, two grand children Alexis Lemmon...

Nov 1, 2018

Betty Jean Ralston, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from this life on November 1st, 2018, in Springfield, Ohio.  Betty was born in Mingo Junction, daughter of the late Mae Higgins Sisler and Charles Sisler, and was preceded in death by her husband James B. Ralston on September 3, 1991.

Betty was a retired teacher, serving Hill...

Oct 29, 2018

Gregory "Perk" Donald Pernick, 53, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by friends on October 29, 2018.  He was born on September 3, 1965 to his father Donald (Beverly) Pernick and Late mother Maryon Ellen (Ellis) Dobbs.  He is survived by his faithful companion and fiance Kathleen Belot Snyder, five children Loren Pernick of North...

Oct 29, 2018

David William Ritchie, 66, of Steubneville, OH passed away on October 29, 2018 at Trinity West.  He was honorable discharged from the Army in 1988 after serving 4 years active and 2 years reserve. He also volentered at the Urban Mission, and was a member of Hill Top United Presbyterian Church of Toronto. He was born on September 13,...

Oct 12, 2018

Donna Ann Starkey 74, of Mingo Jct., OH departed this world for heaven on October 12, 2018 at home.  She was  a devoted and loving wife, mother, "nanny", sister and sister in law.

She was born July 23, 1944 to the late Raymond and Betty Harris.

Also preceded in death by her son Don Rouse...

Oct 10, 2018

Bradford Arza Anderson, 50, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2018 at Valley Hospice Steubenville Surrounded by family.  He was born on January 5, 1968 to the late Herbert and Naomi (Davis) Anderson.  He is survived by his wife Melissa Jo (Peters-Bostaph) Anderson, children Anthony Anderson of Weirton, Martee Anderson of Virginia, Michaela Anderson of Follansbee,...

Oct 6, 2018

Robert G. "Bob" Ryan II passed away October 6, 2018 at Valley Hospice.  He was born December 5, 1941 in Joplin, Missouri.  The son of the late Robert and Jule (Shouse) Ryan.  He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church.  He served his community in several ways. Church Men's Club, Pierogi Project, and Italian American Cultural Club.  He also...

Oct 6, 2018

Tanya M. Fleischer, 55,  formerly of Toronto, OH died October 6, 2018 at Alter Care, Adena.  She was born on August 7, 1963 to Kenneth McMannis and the late Ramona (Judge) McMannis.  She was preceded in death by, her husband Wayne Fleischer, one son Wayne Fleischer Jr. three grandchildren one brother Kenneth McMannis Jr. She is survived by Kenneth...

Oct 3, 2018

Audrey M. (Roe) Fuller, 104, of Mingo Jct., passed away on October 3, 2018 at Lancia Villa.  She was born on July 18, 1915 to the late Winnie and Clara K. (Porter) Roe.  She is preceded in death by her husband Paul Ernest Fuller Sr., two sons Paul Ernest Jr. and Larry William Fuller, one sister Margaret (Roe) Redin...

Sep 23, 2018

David "Fred" Frederick Schwarz Jr., 46, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on September 23, 2018 at Trinity West.  He was born on April 6, 1972 to his parents David Frederick Schwarz and Doris (Conrad) Medley.  He is survived by his wife Erica Michelle (Ulbright) Schwarz, one son David Michael (Janine) Lowe of Florida, three daughters Melisa (Vincent) Oliver...

Sep 21, 2018

Cora VanMeter, 80, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away on September 21, 2018.  She was born on December 2, 1937 to the late Floyd and Elsie (Haught) Hanlon.  She was preceded in death by her husband Claud Rollie VanMeter, brother Chuck Hanlon. She is survived by nine children Donald Ray (Becky) Myers, Darla Hinerman, Glenda (John) Morris, Leslie (Joann)...

Sep 21, 2018

John P. Stephenson, 84, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away on September 21, 2018 with family by his side.  He was born on June 18, 1934 to the late John Parker and Ruth Ida (Ratzenberger) Stephenson.  He is survived by his wife Donna Jean (Hickman) Stephenson, daughter Michelle R. Stephenson of Bloomingdale, son John M. (Karen) Stephenson of Atwater, OH,...

Sep 19, 2018

Barbara Jean (Bouchet) Woodland Boyd, 74, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on September 19, 2018 at her home.

She is preceded in death by her parents William and Lu Lu (McHenry) Bowersock Bouchet, also two daughters Patricia Cook, Sherrie Devore and one brother William Bouchet.

She is survived by three children John (Nona) Woodland...

Sep 18, 2018

Jody Joy Lou (Young) Baczewski, 46, of Steubenville, OH passed away on September 18, 2018 at Trinity West Hospital.  She was born on June 12, 1972 to the late Clifford Wayne and Patricia Ann (Walker) Young.  She is survived by her son Steven Boyer of Weirton, one sister Pamela Ann (Willard) Wasson of Mingo Jct., two brothers Albert (Jean) ...

Sep 13, 2018

Lillian Elaine (Russell) Myers, 80, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on September 13, 2018 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Lansing, OH. She was born on May 13, 1938, to the late Harry S. and Bartha Mabel (Mowder) Russell.  She is survived by her four children George H. Myers of Colerain, Thomas Elmer (Monica) Myers of Follansbee, Monica DeVault...