Obituaries and Tributes

Aug 4, 2015

John Oliver Thomas (also affectionately known as "Jack" or "Digger") of Tiltonsville, OH,  passed away at the age of 82 on August 4, at his home surrounded by his wife and children.  Jack was the son of the late George and Virginia Thomas. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Mary, his daughter Roxanne...

Jul 29, 2015

Donna Jean White, 42, of Wheeling, WV died Wednesday July 29, 2015 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.  Donna was born October 5, 1972 to mother Barbara Hanlin (Kerns). She is survived by her significant other Mark Anthony Simmons of Wheeling, WV,  children Kevin and Alisha Cuichta, and Randall and Alana Moore,   mother and step father Barbara (Ricky)...

Jul 24, 2015

Philip Lane Smelser, 55, of Dillionvale, OH died July 24, 2015.  He was born in Columbus, OH on August 23, 1959.  He is survived by Cindy Thomas of Dillionvale, OH, his two brothers Gary (Terry) Smelser of Blacklick, OH, Randy )Anna) of North Carolina, and a sister Marcia Stacy of Maine.  Phil was an avid wood worker and spent...

Jul 18, 2015

Mildred Elizabeth (Monigold) Monroe, 85, of Steubenville, OH died July 18, 2015 at home surrounded by family.  She was born May 13, 1930 to the late William and Celestia (Andrews) Monigold.  She was preceded in death by a son Joseph Monroe, and grandson Levi Felton.  Surviving are two sons James (Debbie) Monroe, and WIlliam (Brenda) Monroe.  Four daughters Ruth...

Jul 16, 2015

Margaret Louise "Peggy" Lawrence, 78, of Mingo Junction, OH died July 16, 2015 at the Laurels of Steubenville, OH.  She was born in Wellsburg, WV on December 26, 1936 to the late Gordon and Jacquelean (Morgan) Lawrence. She was a member of the Finley Church in Steubenville, and worked for many years in the check dept of M&M bank....

Jul 16, 2015

Mary "Joan" (Michaud) Zimmerli, 89, of Rayland, OH died July 16, 2015 at Sunset Health Care, Adena, OH.  She was born in Presque Isle, Maine on May 15, 1926 to the late Thomas and Lillian (Bear) Michaud.

She lived in Florida for 30 years before returning to the valley. She use to work at Mr. Bills in...

Jul 15, 2015

Kristy Marie (Marchbank) Anderson, 39, of Mount Pleasant, OH died July 15, 2015 at EORH in Martins Ferry, OH.  Daughter of William and Debbie (Nonack) Marchbank of Mount Pleasant, she was born April 15, 1976.  Kristy enjoyed spending time with family and her children. She is was preceded in death by grandparents Betty and Bill Marchbank, grandfarther Nick Nonack,...

Jul 3, 2015

Augustus "Old Guy" Bellum, 52, of Mingo Junction, OH went to be with the Lord July 3, 2015 at Trinity West Steubenville.  He was born February 22, 1963, To the late Michael and Geraldine (Slutter) Ottaviani.  He was Truck driver for most of his life hauling for Environmental Management.  He was raised by his Aunt and uncle George (Cora)...

Jul 3, 2015

Millicent Estella Moore, 78, of Bridgeport, OH, died July 3, 2015 at Sunset Health Care in Adena.  She was born on October 9, 1936 to the late Richard Gates and Thelma Marie (Vandcamp).  She was preceded in death by a sister Pauline Riggs, and a half sister Laura Smith, two brothers Richard and Jean Gates.  She is Survived by...

Jun 6, 2015

Bonnie Kirk, 60, died Saturday June 6th 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Virginia,  a daughter, and a son.  She is survived by her daughter,  George her loved one , three sisters, two brothers, and two grandchildren. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Jun 5, 2015

Phillip Gary Purr, 74, of Dillonvale, OH formaly of West Palm Beach FL, died June 5, 2015 at EORH in Martins Ferry.  Gary was a General Contractor for much of his life, he served his country in the Navy, and was a Minister for Science of the Mind.  He was preceded in death by his parents Carroll Jack and...

May 29, 2015

James Donald Knight JR., 82, of Mingo Junction, OH died May 29, 2015 at home. James was born on February 15, 1933, to the late James and Helen (Bell) Knight.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son Jeffery Knight.  James was retired from Weirton Steal, he loved the Steelers and the Pirates, he...

May 26, 2015

Pastor Ginger Veronica Fyock, of Steubenville, OH died May 26, 2015, at UPMC Mercy.  Ginger was born August 1, 1944 to the late Leyland Sleight and surviving mother Vivian Patanella.  Ginger was the pastor of the "Love Cathedrial" in Steubenville.  She is survived by her two children Harold John Fyock Jr. of Wintersville, and Mona Lisa Patton of Steubenville,...

May 8, 2015

Sandra Lee Mullins of Toronto, OH died Friday May 8, 2015 at Dixon Health Care.  Sandra was the daughter of the late Arlie Franklin Lowe and is survived by Shirley Ann (Barker) Lowe. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Sandra is also survived by her husband Paul Darrell Mullins Jr.,  Five children Brian Arlie...

May 1, 2015

Louise E Renforth 51, of Mingo Junction, OH died May 1, 2015 at EORH in Martins Ferry.  She was born December 19, 1963 to the late John A Renforth and Nellrose (Adams) Renforth.  She was preceded in death by a brother Richard Renforth.

Louise is survived by her three children Stephani Gotschal, James Roe, and Sierra Renforth....

Apr 30, 2015

Charles Edward Hoover, 54, of Mingo Junction, OH died April 30, 2015 at his home. He was born July 17, 1960 to late William E.Hoover Jr. and Phillis (Schapit) Hoover.

He is survived by four children Hope Elizabeth Hoover, Chas Hoover, Christopher Hoover, and Jessie Rietz, step mother Marilyn Campbell, two brothers Fred Hoover, and William Edward...

Apr 27, 2015

Carla J (Barcus) Scott, 55 of Smithfield, OH died April 27, 2015 at Acuity Steubenville. She was born August 4, 1959 in Steubenville, OH to  the late Harry and Rosa (Wayte) Barcus.

She was preceded in death by two sisters Carol and Patty Barcus, and two brothers Doug and David Barcus. Carla is survived by her husband...

Apr 27, 2015

Max Hartle Crider Jr. 76, of Martins Ferry died April 27, 2015 at home surrounded by family.  Max was born May 17, 1938 to the late Max Crider Sr. and Alice (Dowin) Crider.  Max was preceded in death by one infant sister Catherine Crider and three brothers Donald, Ken, and Charlie.

Max love to fish and play...

Apr 24, 2015

Sara Ann McVay 88, of Bridgeport, OH died April 24, 2015 at home surrounded by family. Sara was preceded in death by her parents Herbert L. Burge and Ethel C. (Carpenter) Talkash, her husband Dale "Rocky" McVay, two sisters Inez and Willa, a granddaughter Kimberlee Ann Conner, and two nieces Judy and Kay. Sara was an employee of Gray's...

Apr 16, 2015

John Jay Boyd JR. died April 16, 2015 at Trinity West.  He was born February 14, 1958 in Dennison, OH to the late John James and Doris (Hawkins) Boyd.  Services are pending. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.