Obituaries and Tributes

Patty J "Pat" (Powell) Simmons

Jan 3, 2017

Patty J. "Pat" Simmons, of Mingo Jct., OH passed into Heaven on January 3, 2017, at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville.  She was born in Hepzibah, WV, a daughter of the late E. Ray and Ethel Mae (Williams) Powell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Richard R. Scaffidi; and...

Kris Alan Wade

Dec 31, 2016

Kris Alan Wade, 41, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away December 31, 2016.  He was born on February 21, 1975 to his surviving parents Robert H. and Sharlene (Roe) Wade.  He is survived by his three children Michael, Gracie, and Jacob Wade, one brother Robert W. Wade of Mingo Junction. Private services where held at the convince of the...

Herbert Charles Breiding

Dec 30, 2016

Herbert Charles Breiding II, 79, of Wheeling, WV, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2016.

He was born on August 7, 1937 to the late Herbert Charles I and Mary Rose (Sikish) Breiding.

He was a Carpenter by trade and built house for most of his life, He was a Korean war...

Sherry Lee (Lyman) Moore

Dec 29, 2016

Sherry Lee Moore, 61, of Steubenville, OH died peacefully on December 29, 2016 at Trinity West.  She was born on April 9, 1955 to the late Graydon Bryson and Mary Elizabeth (Grant) Lyman.  She was preceded in death by Frank Dallas her first husband;  She is survived by her companion Terry Dobbins of Steubenville, two sons Frank (Kristen) Dallas...

Pearl Elizabeth "Betty" (Leyland) Thompson

Dec 26, 2016

Pearl "Betty"  (Leyland)Thompson, 85, of Rayland, OH passed Monday, December 26, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on November 8, 1931 in Wheeling, WV to the late Joseph and Pearl E. (Mackey) Leyland. She was retired as a LPN at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling. She was proceeded in death by her husband...

Chandra Lynne Brown

Dec 25, 2016

Chandra Lynne Brown, 59, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully on December 25, 2016. She was a faithful member/usher and caregiver of the Apostolic Light House Church in Weirton, under the late pastor Henry "Tex" Burns. She is survived by her son Jonathan Christopher (Stephanie) Brown, grandchildren Gabriel Sharpe, Margarita Cabrera, Darla Winn, Faith Brown, Carmendine Brown, Jonathan Brown...

James Randall Donley

Dec 25, 2016

James Randall Donley,56, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on December 25, 2016 at home.  He was born on September 26, 1960 to the late James Edward Donley and surviving Shirley Cecilia (Pack) Donley. He is survived by his son Alexander Donley of Adena, OH, sisters Sue Salvaterra of Canton, OH, Christine (Bert) Snedeker of Martins Ferry, Rhonda Marsh of...

Dianne Dee Brykalski

Dec 22, 2016

Dianne Dee Brykalski, 75, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on December 22, 2016.  She was born on December 26, 1940 in Wheeling WV, to the late Frank and Olga (Brandtner) Kerkuta.  She is preceded in death by her husband Antony A. Brykalski.  Survived by daughter Darlene Partida, one brother William (Theresa) Kerkuta of Dillonvale, and one sister Lila...

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.

To leave a condolence vist www.schuetzfuneralhome.com

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.

To leave a condolence visit www.schuetzfuneralhome.com

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...