Obituaries and Tributes

Ronald James Simeth Ii

Dec 15, 2016

Ronald James Simeth II, 61, of Martins Ferry, OH died December 15, 2016.  He was born on August 22, 1955 to the late Ronald James I and Joann Jean (Dearth) Simeth.  He is survived by his wife Debbie Lynne (Safreed) Simeth, one son Michael (Susie) Simeth of Minnesota, two sisters Paula (Roy) Anderson  of Wheeling, Mary (Albert) Ennis of...

Carl James Meeker

Dec 12, 2016

Carl James Meeker, 62, of Rayland, OH died December 12, 2016 at home. He was born on October 30, 1954 to the late Howard and Dolly Lee (Thornton) Meeker. Carl worked at Buckeye North Elementary in Brilliant, Ohio for 44 years.

He was preceded in death by his brother William Meeker, brother-in-laws Steve Young,Tom Cline, sister-in-law Jenny...

D'Lonrᾱ Hilton Freeman

Dec 7, 2016

D'Lonr ᾱ Hilton Freeman, 2, of Steubneville, OH passed away at his home on December 7, 2016.  He was born on March 30, 2014 to Garrett Arnold and Alexis Jene Keenan Freeman.  He is survived by his four brothers Jayjuan Wise, Derrick Bauer, Deon Freeman, Garrett Freeman, and four sisters Quintona Freeman, Autumn Freeman, Natayvia Freeman, and...

Harry Geroch

Dec 5, 2016

Harry Geroch, 81, of Mingo Junction, OH died December 5, 2016 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, OH.  He was born on March 25, 1935 to the late John and Susan Geroch.  He is survived by his niece Rebecca (Scott) Campbell.  Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Barbara Lee (Moody) Kulow

Dec 4, 2016

Barbara Lee Kulow, 66, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 4, 2016.  She was born August 22, 1950 in Nutter Fort, West Virginia, a daughter of Paul Robert Moody Sr. and the late Pauline Thursey Bates Moody.  Barbara was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and a 1969 graduate of Weir High School.  She enjoyed reading,...

Ruthann (Puglise) Church

Dec 2, 2016

Ruthann Church, 66, of Rayland, OH passed away on December 2, 2016. She was born on September 30, 1950 to the late Eugene and Salley (Klingsmith) Puglise.  She is survived by her husband William Church, a son Shawn (Julie) Ward and one grand son Michael Ward. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Joseph "Jojo" Nicosia

Dec 2, 2016

Joseph, "JoJo" Nicosia, 64, of Mingo Junction, OH died December 2, 2016 at Trinity West.  He was born on October 7, 1952 to the late Joseph and Mary "Scotty" (Robertson) Nicosia.  JoJo was a roofer by trade and loved the Cleveland Browns.

JoJo was preceded in death by a brother Brian "Pumpkin" Palmer.

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Frank "Zeke" Janda Jr.

Nov 30, 2016

Frank "Zeke" Janda JR., 56 of Dillionvale, OH died November 30, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on March 15, 1960 to Frank and Pearl Janda Sr., and several nieces and nephews.   Services will be at the convenience of the family. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Connie Louise (Menzel) Tolman

Nov 30, 2016

Connie Louise Tolman, 69, of Brilliant, OH passed away November 30, 2016.  She was born on February 28, 1947 to the late Willy and Virginia (Crouch) Menzel.  She was preceded in death by her husband Sanford Tolman, a brother in law Jimmy Melko, and a nephiew J.R. Melko.  She is survived by two daughters Gini (Anthony) Tabler of Athens,...

Michael Albert Boehke

Nov 27, 2016

Michael Albert Boehke, 66, of Brilliant, OH died November 27, 2016 at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.  He was born on July 3, 1950 to the late Albert and Anna (Klammer) Boehke.  He was a member of Weems Chapel in Smithfield, OH, and served his country in the Navy.  He is survived by his wife Joyce Ann (Brooks)...

Betty Jean (Mccullough) Weidner

Nov 21, 2016

Betty Jean Weidner, 87, of Wellsburg, WV, died November 21, 2016 at OVMC in Wheeling.  Betty born on October 23, 1929 to the late Charles and Ethel Sylvia (Huffman) McCullough.  Betty retired from Sodexo Dinning Services at West Liberty University.  She is preceded in death by her husband Willis Harold Weidner, four brothers Keith, Kenneth, George "Cecil", and Thomas...

Bernice Eileen (Slack) Carducci

Nov 20, 2016

Bernice Eileen Carducci, 86, formally of Yorkville passed away Sunday November 20, 2016 at E.O.R.H. in Martins ferry, Ohio.  Bernice was born on February 17, 1930 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late George and Mildred (Jackson) Slack.

Bernice retired from the Yorkville Pastry Shop after 40 years. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, and...

Madeline Joyce "Maddie" (Gura) Cunningham

Nov 19, 2016

Madeline Joyce "Maddie" (Gura) Cunningham, 65, of Martins Ferry, OH died November 19, 2016 at Liza's place surronded by her loving family.  She was born in Martins Ferry on April 7, 1951 to the late Lewis Joseph and Edith L. (Robinson) Gura.

Maddie worked and retired from Hearland Lansing Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by...

Gregory K Pottersnak

Nov 19, 2016

Gregory K. Pottersnak, 62, of Rayland, OH died peacefully on November 19, 2016. He was born on October 28, 1952 to the late Charles Pottersnak and mother                                           .

He drove truck most of his life and served his country as a Marine during the Vietnam War.  Gregory will be cremated per his wish with no services observed....

Deanna Jean (Womack) Keener

Nov 17, 2016

Deanna Jean Keener, 55, of Bloomingdale passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at home after a lengthy illness.  Born June 24, 1961 in West Virginia she was a daughter of the late Gordon Womack, Sr. and Norma Clark Aliff.  Deanna was a lifelong learner receiving a LPN degree from Belmont Technical College and also took online courses in business.  ...

Richard Allen Ball Sr.

Nov 17, 2016

Richard Allen Ball Sr., 69, of Mingo Junction, OH died November 17, 2016 at the Laurels of Steubenville. He was born on November 10, 1947 to the late Everett David Ball and Agnes (McNeil) Vujanovich.

Richard worked for Scott Lumber for 31 years and then for Riesbeck's Food.  He was preceded in death by five brothers PFC...

Patricia Agnes (Russo) Vasconcellos

Nov 16, 2016

Patricia Agnes (Russo) Vasconcellos, 81, of Toronto, OH died November 16, 2016 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville.  Patricia was born on June 26, 1935 to the late Joseph and Wilma (Howser) Russo. She was preceded in death by one son Ronald Vasconcellos.  She is survived by her husband Joseph Sylvester Vasconcellos, four sons James P. Vasconcellos of Weirton, Thomas...

Jack David "Ho Ho" Kourim

Nov 16, 2016

Jack David "HO HO" Kourim, 78, of Rayland, OH passed away peacefully on November 16, 2016. He was born on salt run road on December 8, 1938 to the late Jerry and Thelma (Cooper) Kourim.  He was preceded in death by three brothers Jerry, William, and Tom Kourim, one sister Betty Verhovec and one granddaughter Kylee Crawford.  Ho Ho...

Willanna "Billie" Jane Burch

Nov 13, 2016

Willanna "Billie" Jane Burch, 39, of Toronto, OH was called home on November 13, 2016.  She was born on May 27, 1977 to her father Clifford (Rae) McGuire of Tennessee and  the late Virginia Burch. Billie is survived by her daughter Kaylee Ann Burch and her father of Toronto, three sisters and two brothers, and her Aunt Marcia (Bob)...

James William Sheets Jr.

Nov 12, 2016

James William Sheets Jr., 32, formally of Martins Ferry, was called home on November 12, 2016. He was born on January 23, 1984 to his parents James William Sr. and Molly Diane (Somon) Sheets.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert Somon Carolyn Sheets, and Beatrice and Carl Sheets.  He is survived by his parents of Martins...