Obituaries and Tributes

Jul 27, 2016

John Patchen McQueary, 52, of Barnesville, OH died July 27, 2016 at home.  He was born on June 4, 1964 to Jack Mcqueary and the late Vada Luella (Dennison) Horn. Patchen was a laborer and built pole barns. He is preceded in death by his mom, and survived by his  two brothers Jay McQueary and Quiano Lacy and two  ...

Jul 19, 2016

Teresa Ann Justice, 51, of Steubenville, OH died July 19, 2016 at Trinity West. She was born on January 1, 1965 to John E. Davies and the late Shirley Ann (Schulthies) Davies.

She is preceded in death by her husband Glenn Justice, one sister Tammy ( Gualtiere) Moorehouse, and two brothers Monti and Mark Gualtiere.

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Jul 14, 2016

John Tyler Painter, 29, of Steubenville, OH died July 14, 2016 at home.  He was born on December 16, 1986 in Steubenville, OH.  Preceded in death by his grand father John  E. Painter.

He is survived by his parents John W. and Teri (Flaherty) Painter, sister Amanda (Robbie) Yoho, niece, grand parents, and Many cousins , family...

Jul 13, 2016

Ronald "Pappy" Zane Ridinger, 68, of Steubenville, OH died July 13, 2016 in Pittsburgh. He was born on June 19, 1948 to the late Maynard and Eunice (Wilson) Ridinger.  Pappy served his country in the Army and was a carpenter.

He is survived by his son Justin (Margaret) Ridinger of Steubenville, and his four grand children Todd, ...

Jul 13, 2016

Ruth Annette (Atkins) Isenberg, 72, of Weirton, WV died July 13, 2016 at home.  She was born on June 3, 1944 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Jesse and Ruby Atkins.  She was preceded in death by one daughter Dawn Wallace.

She is survived by her husband John Isenberg, two daughters Hope Isenberg of Middleburn, WV, and...

Jul 10, 2016

Nicholas Adam Alissandratos, 31, of Dillionvale, OH died July 10, 2016.  He was born on June 20, 1985 to his father Niko Alissandratos and mother Pamelia Sue King ( step dad Dayne Andrew) Miller. Nicholas is survived by his parents, and his three children.

Services will be held on Monday July 18, 2016 at the Yorkville United...

Jul 2, 2016

Paul Edward Moodie, 63, of Irondale, OH died July 2, 2016 at Trinity West in Steubenville. He was born on May 22, 1953.  He is preceded in death by both his mother and father Robert Moodie, and survived by Jennifer Linn and her two sons Austin and Chose Virtue, and friend  Lori Rawson.  Friends may call at the Schuetz...

Jun 28, 2016

Hayward Y. "Sonny" Kaylor, 60, of Martins Ferry, OH died June 28, 2016 at EORH in Martins Ferry.  He was born June 20, 1956 to the late Donald SR. and Gertrude (Kirk) Kaylor.  He was a Machinist at a Fabricator plant for many years, served in the Army made custom cabinets and Gears for Coca Cola. He is preceded...

Jun 28, 2016

Michael Clevenger, 62, of Toronto, OH, died June 28, 2016 at Circle of Care Nursing home in Salam, OH.  He was born on September 2, 1953 in Steubenville, OH to the late Harold and Naomi (Hess) Clevenger.

He is survived by his wife Cynthia L. (Wile) Clevenger of Toronto, son Michael D. Clevenger JR. of Toronto a...

Jun 14, 2016

John "Jack" Semple 55, of Steubenville, formally of Bloomingdale, Oh passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Lancia Villa Royale. He was born February 12, 1961 in Steubenville, OH to the late Thomas and Kathryn (Hatalla) Semple.  He is survived by his brother Mike Semple of Bloomingdale, Tom (Faith) Semple of Toronto, and Linda Hendrix of Arizona.  Jack was...

Jun 10, 2016

Robert "Clutch" P. Koscak, 72, passed away peacefully June 10, 2016 at Continuing Care in Wheeling, WV.  Robert was born in Winsted, CT July 24, 1943 and lived in Triadelphia, WV for about 40 years.

He was a truck driver and through the years was employed by Liberty Distributors, Fireball Deans and most recently the Ogden Newspaper.  ...

Jun 8, 2016

Michael Joseph Yakubik, 52, of New Cumberland, WV died on  June 8, 2016. He was born on June 8, 1964 to the late Andrew Yakubik and surviving Helen Margaret (Raycher) Yakubik. He is survived by one son John Andrew Yakubik of Garfield Heights, OH, There will be a service for Michael at a future date.

To leave...

Jun 6, 2016

Nancy Lee (Sobota) Hall, 60, of Wheeling WV, died Monday June 6, 2016 at Heartland Nursing home.  She was born September 16, 1955 to the late Joseph and Anne (Tybuszewski) Sobota. She was preceded in death by a son Michael Hall, and a sister Jo Ann Roth. Nancy is survived by a daughter Kathy (Alan) Saffell of Fairpoint, OH,...

Jun 1, 2016

Jacqueline Elizabeth Creamer, 88, of New Alexandra, OH died June 1, 2016 at Allegheny General.  She was born on December 14, 1927 to the late "Dewey" and Margaret (Bartok) Garrison.  She was preceded in death by her husband George A. Creamer, one son Craig Creamer, and two brothers Bob and Bill Garrison.

She is survived by her...

May 30, 2016

Stanley F. Galownia Jr., 75, of Mingo Junction, OH died Monday May 30, 2016 at Valley Hospice.  He was born July 24, 1940 to the late Stanley F. Sr., and Helen (Meatris)  Galownia.

He graduated high school  and was a Steel worker and owned a Nationwide Insurance office in Wintersville for a number of years, and a...

May 25, 2016

Denise Barbara (Kay) King, 61, of Mingo Junction, died May 25, 2016 with her beloved daughter and granddaughter by her side.  She was born on June 4, 1954 to the late Leonard Kay and surviving Barbara (Clarey) Kay.  She served in the Navy as a Pilot Mechanic, and worked hard throughout her life.  She is survived by her daughter...

May 19, 2016

Mario Anthony Boni, 61, of Bloomingdale, OH, died May 19, 2016, at OSU Wexner in Columbus, OH. He was born on February 5, 1955, to the later John Rocco and Linnie (Owens) Boni.

Mario was a self employed Mechanic and served his country in the Air force. He is survived by three brothers John Boni and his...

May 18, 2016

Roberta Ann (Banks) Ramsey, 74, of Mingo Jct, OH died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 under the care of Valley Hospice.  She was born on April 20, 1942 in Cadiz, Ohio to the  Ronald and Mary (Wallace) Banks. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Betty (Franklin) Tyler and Cheryl Nobel.

She was survived by...

May 17, 2016

William Astacio, 76, of Steubenville, OH died Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, OH.  He was born on October 8, 1939 to the late Guillermo Astacio and mother.

William was Catholic by faith and a worked as a press operator for a machine shop back in New York.  He was preceded in death...

May 17, 2016

Janet L. Chieffalo, 65, of Wheeling, WV, died Tuesday May 17, 2016, at OVMC Hospital. She was born in Wheeling, WV on April 8, 1951 to the late Albert and Rose (Kunski) Chieffalo.

She is survived by her two sons Shawn (Missy) Chieffalo of Pleasent Grove, and Danny Chieffalo of Martins Ferry. Grandchildren Justus and Dezmond Chieffalo...