Obituaries and Tributes

May 14, 2016

Kristen Elizabeth Shunk, 33, of Shadyside, OH died Saturday, May 14, 2016 peacefully at home with her mom, Robin Maskivish of Shadyside, her brother Vince Shunk of Mingo Junction, and her dogs at her side.  There will be no visitation.

Kristen was a Christian by faith and loved our Lord Jesus Christ.  Kristen loved life and had...

May 10, 2016

Loretta Joann Salazar 55, of Steubenville, OH  was called home by the Lord on Tuesday May 10, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was born on November 1, 1960 to the late Manuel and Nancy (Vargo) Salazar. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Salazar of Wintersville, and her  son Colton Salazar of Mingo Junction, OH,...

Apr 27, 2016

Audrey Lillian (Barnes) Delpup, 86, of Steubenville died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, OH. Audrey was born on November 8, 1929 in Steubenville, to the late Carlyle Katherine (VanDyne) Barnes.  Audrey was an avid romance novel reader and enjoyed crocheting.  She loved and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

On June 24, 1954...

Apr 16, 2016

Frank Kovach Jr., 72, of Mingo Junction, OH died April 16, 2016 at Trinity West. He was born on April 7, 1944 to the late Frank and Susanna (Varga) Kovach Sr. He is survived by his loving family.

He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel as a Crain Operator, he liked the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Penguins  and...

Apr 10, 2016

James S. Dicenzo, 83, of Mingo Junction, OH died April 10, 2016 at Trinity West.  James was born on December 4, 1932 in Mingo Junction, to the late John and Annie (Ross) Dicenzo.

James work for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel as a Janitor, he is survived by two sisters, two nieces, and one nephew.

It was...

Apr 6, 2016

George Fredrick McMahon Jr., 55, or Bellaire, OH went to be with the Lord April 6, 2016.  He was born on November 26, 1960 to George (Mary) Fredrick McMahon and the late Helen Louise (Myers) McMahon.

He was a Laborer in Construction for many years.  He is survived by his wife Charlotte "Cissy" (Tucker) McMahon, two daughters...

Apr 5, 2016

Patricia Ann (Miller) McQuade, 66, of Wintersville, OH died April 5, 2016 at Trinity West.  She was born on January 18, 1950 to the late Carl Frank and  Mary Roberta (Donahue) Miller.  She is preceded in death by her ex husband Robert John McQuade, she is survived by one daughter Sarah Michele Combs of Wintersville, two grand children Kenneth...

Apr 5, 2016

Don Edward Rouse Jr., 49, of Steubenville, OH died April 5, 2016.  He was born on April 7, 1966 to Donald Edward Rouse Sr. and Donna Ann (Larry) Harris Starkey. He is survived by his wife Jodie (Humes) Rouse, four daughters Christina Rouse, Mary Rouse, Megan Rouse, and Alicia Rouse, three sisters Tina (Gary) Starkey, Janie (Tim) Blocker, Amber...

Apr 4, 2016

Linda Rae (Rupert) Moffat, 62, of Wintersville, OH died April 4, 2016 at Trinity West. She was born on February 27, 1954 to the late Raymond Leo and Shirley Lois (Brown) Rupert.

Linda was preceded in death by her daughter Ashlee Rae (Moffat) Miller, and two sisters Margie Elaine Rupert and Barbara Ann "Queenie" (Rupert) Gillespie.  She...

Mar 28, 2016

Frank Alan Smith, 46, of Steubenville, OH died March 28, 2016 at Trinity West in Steubenville. Frank was born on April 9, 1969 to the late Harold Howard SR. and Dorothy Ann (Lucas) Smith.  Frank was a carpenter, a mechanic, and a jack of all trades, a past member of Our Lady of North American Martyrs, and loved to...

Mar 26, 2016

Ruth C. Starr, 78, of Steubenville, OH died March 26, 2016 surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on August 29, 1937 to the late John and Marguerite (Skinner) Moats.  She was preceded in death by one sister Barbara Martin, and two great grand children Alexis, and Owen Walker.  Ruth is survived by her five children Helen E Starr,...

Mar 25, 2016

Cheryl D. (Moran) Sida, 55, of Colliers, WV died March 25, 2016 at Weirton Medical Center.  She was born on February 1, 1961. She is survived by her daughter Allana Sida, and son Ryan (Maranda) Sida, mother Judy McClain, and her father Ronald (Robin) Moran, her sister Jayne Moran, one brother Thomas (Melissa) Moran, and three beloved dogs Shelby,...

Mar 19, 2016

Robert Blaine Ayers, 53, of Martins Ferry, OH died March 19, 2016.  He was born July 31, 1962 in Wheeling, WV to the late Robert Ancel and Harriet Rosalie (Hinerman) Ayers.  He is survived by his son Robert Patrick Ayers, a sister Pearl Lewis.  The Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family. Any donations may be sent to the...

Mar 18, 2016

Charlene Stephanie (Snider) McFarland, 49, of Rayland, OH went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2016. She was born on November 22, 1966 to the late Charles S. Snider and surviving Patricia Sue (Glinka) (Manuel Richard) Thomas.  She was preceded in death by her husband Mark McFarland.  She is survived by one daughter Kayla (Beau) Lamotte, one...

Mar 16, 2016

Donna (Elliott) Hagerty, 75 of Steubenville, OH died March 16, 2016 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on October 21, 1940 to the late Harold M. and Ruth E (Kennedy) Elliott.  Donna was a member of Eastern Star Women's club, and had graduated college with a degree in Historic Preservation. She was preceded in death...

Mar 5, 2016

Guy Paul "Wizard" or "Bugzy" Blancato Sr., 76,  of Toronto, OH died March 5, 2016  surrounded by family.  He was born on July 11, 1939 to the late Guy and Jenny (Pauce) Blancato.  Guy was a worked as a Lithography for Crown, Cork, and Seal and was promoted to Superintendent when he retired from there.  He is preceded in...

Mar 2, 2016

Irene (Runco) Ogden, 92, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday March 2, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born June 7,  1924 to the late Vincent and Anna (Veloski) Runco. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward J. Ogden.  She is survived by her daughter Janet L Tucker, and grand daughter Loren Beckett...

Mar 2, 2016

Betty "Jo" Williams, 55, of Steubenville, OH, went to be with the Lord Wednesday March 2, 2016.  She was born December 23,1960 to the late Sonny and Betty Lou (Nickelson) Welshans.  She was preceded in death by a sister Donna Kay Welshans.  Jo was an avid doll collector and ceramic statues, and an animal lover.  She is survived by...

Mar 1, 2016

Stanley A. "Curly" Pawlin, 85, of Wintersville, OH died March 1, 2016 at Trinity West, Steubenville.  He was born on January 4, 1931 to the late Alexander and Helen (Dzugielewska) Pawlin.  Curly retired from Weirton Steel as an Electronic Repairman and also from the Bayer Corporation as a Dyes Applicator Technician.  He was preceded in death by his first...

Feb 20, 2016

Darcel Dorene Guy, 61, of Steubenville, OH went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2016.  Darcel was born on November 11, 1954 to the late Floyd F. and Kathleen (Midcap) Guy. She was an avid animal lover.  She is survived by four siblings Donald D (Darlene) Guy of Crestview, FL, David A (Toni) Guy of Steubenville, Dean...