Obituaries and Tributes

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...

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....

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

Nov 3, 2016

Slavica Spoljar, 87 of Rayland, OH died November 3, 2016 at home with family.  She was born on November 11, 1928 and was Catholic by faith.  She was preceded in death by her husband John Spoljar. She is survived by her son Fabijan (Carla) Spoljar of Rayland and there daughter Ayla Spoljar of Lakeville, OH. Burial will take place...

Oct 30, 2016

Crystal Marie (Beever) Thomas, 48, of Wheeling, WV died October 30, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born on April 4, 1968 to the late Roger Everson and Francis Beever.

She is survived by daughter Trista (David) Wolen of Yorkville and a son Paul Hanlin of Bridgeport, and three grand children Tayson and Avani Palmer and Gunner...

Oct 26, 2016

Charlene Mae (Leeds) Bennett, 58, of Toronto, OH died October 26, 2016. She was born on March 12, 1958 to the late William and Ruth (Smith) Leeds. She was preceded in death by a son Ronald Lee "Whitey" Bennett, and one brother Harry Leeds.  She is survived by a son Shawn Bennett and his significant other Trish Laymain, a...

Oct 23, 2016

John L "Johnny" Dudzik, 62, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away October 23, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on  July 9, 1954 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late John and Irene (Zupko) Dudzik.

He was a retired welder for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel at the Yorkville Mill.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved...

Oct 22, 2016

Larry Dale Looney, 70, of Cadiz, OH died October 22, 2016 at Home. He was born in Havre De Grace, Maryland on September 4, 1946 to the late Ballard and Laurene (Robinson) Looney.

He is survived by his by his wife Marjorie (McNeal) Looney, four children Karie (John) Rawlings Sr., Suzanne Looney, Dan (Lisa Molnar) Looney, and...

Oct 20, 2016

Timothy Joseph Reffert, 64, of Steubenville, OH went to be with the lord on October 20, 2016.  He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 10, 1952 to the late Frank Joseph and Dorothy Catherine (Haggerty) Reffert.  Tim was a truck driver for most of his life.  He is survived by his three children Adam (Heather) Reffert of Savanna...

Oct 17, 2016

Viola Mae "Vi" Buracchio, 89 of Weirton went to heaven, on October 17, 2016.  She was born on September 1, 1927 to the late Luigi and Mary (Gillette) Torchio.

Devoted to the City of Weirton she was a 25 year retiree from the Milsop Community Center and Starvaggi Pool. She lived life to the fullest, and will...

Oct 7, 2016

Rachel Marie Cox, 37, of Steubenville, OH passed away on October 7, 2016 at her home. She was born on September 26, 1979 to the late David Keith Cox and surviving Alice E. (Smith) Cole.

She is survived by her companion Calvin Webb, two children Brandi Marie Webb and Logan Tyler Cox.

Services will be...

Oct 7, 2016

Richard Anthony Marinacci, 73, of Martins Ferry, OH died October 7, 2016 at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by family.

He was born on July 3, 1943 to the late Alfred Gary and Blodwen (Lukas) Marinacci.  He was preceded in death by his daughter in law Bobette Marinacci.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52...

Oct 1, 2016

Nedra Elaine Hayes, 85, of Steubenville, OH, died October 1, 2016. She was born on February 25, 1931 to the late Joseph and Georgia (Gettings) Monigold.

Nedra was proceeded in death by her husband Fred M. Hayes, two brothers Tom and Bryan Monigold, and one sister Lucille Monigold. She is survived by her sons Joseph A. (Donna)...

Sep 23, 2016

On September 23, 2016 the world lost a hardworking, honest, and fail man, Wilbur Kenneth (Big Kenny) Hudson Jr, 57, passed away peacefully in his Brilliant Ohio home.  Kenny was the type of man that would go the extra mile to help someone else even if things were less than perfect in his own life.  He worked extremely hard...

Sep 23, 2016

Charles Hanson Toll II, 66, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 surrounded by his son, Charles Toll III; his brother, David Toll; and sister, Deborah Bohn. He is survived by his father, Charles Toll I; and preceded in death by his mother, Jane Toll. He loved life, the outdoors, and new people. He passes on his...