Obituaries and Tributes

A'mina Dani-Kay Whitsett

A'mina Dani-Kay Whitsett

Jan 28, 2025

A'mina Dan-Kay Whitsett was born November 8, 2024 at 5:30pm 5lbs 12oz, at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, OH.  A'mina was a very special baby who brought so much joy and happiness into our lives.  She made are lives complete and brought us all closer together.  She is her mothers best friend, Pride and Joy.  For reasons unknown to us...

"Jack" Jackie Robert Schrader

"Jack" Jackie Robert Schrader

Jan 28, 2025

Jackie "Jack" Robert Schrader, 56, of Tiltonsville, OH passed away on January 28, 2025 at Trinity West with his loving wife Mellissa by his side.  He was born on May 13, 1968 to the late Eva Darlene (Kidd) Davis. Jack was a graduate of Buckeye South, and work at Don's Glass in Pittsburgh, as a Window Glazer.  Jack was very...

Adam Michael Murphy

Adam Michael Murphy

Jan 27, 2025

A celebration of life to be held at Aracoma Park on June 21, 2025. This Saturday at 12 noon until things wrap up. 

Adam Michael Murphy, affectionately known as "Murph," was born on December 25, 1980, in Steubenville, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, in Weirton, West Virginia, leaving behind a legacy enriched by family, faith, and a...

Norman Kenneth Moore

Norman Kenneth Moore

Jan 22, 2025

Norman Kenneth Moore Jr, 87, of Steubenville, OH passed away on January 22, 2025.  He was born on March 1, 1937 in Follansbee, WV to the late Norman K. Sr. and Ruth E. (Foster) Moore.  Retired from Weirton Steel as a Foreman in the Blast Furnace Department.  He was a graduate from Big Red High School Class of 1955, a...

Michael Ralph Marchbank

Michael Ralph Marchbank

Jan 22, 2025

Michael Ralph Marchbank, 68, of Rayland, OH passed away on January 22, 2025 at home unexpectedly. He was born on February 26, 1956 to the late Charles William and Betty (Wilt) Marchbank. He is also preceded in death by one brother William Lee "Bill" Marchbank, and a niece Kristy Marie (Marchbank) Anderson. Michael retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad after...

Shawn Gregory Gill

Shawn Gregory Gill

Jan 21, 2025

Shawn Gregory Gill, 55, of Weirton/Steubenville, passed away on January 21, 2025 at Trinity West. He was born on September 2, 1969 to the late James and Opel (Hamilton) Gill. He was also preceded in death by two brothers Scott and Steve Gill. He is survived by his wife Amanda Jo (Orison) Gill, four children Diana, Shawn, Paige, and Haley...

Richard Charles Bly II

Richard Charles Bly II

Jan 18, 2025

Richard Charles Bly II, of Wintersville, OH passed away on January 18, 2025 at Trinity West.  Richard was a graduate of Jefferson Union (Edison) and a Tree Trimmer by trade.  He is preceded in death by the late Richard Charles I and Rebecca Mae (Davis) Bly, and one brother George Bly.  He is survived by his  son Tyler (Hailie Gaso)...

William John Shepard

William John Shepard

Jan 17, 2025

William John Shepard "Bill", 43, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on January 17, 2025 at WVU Ruby Memorial.  He was born on September 14, 1981 to the late John and Rosalie (Shepherd) Shepard.  Bill graduated from Mingo High School and JVS 2001. He is also preceded in death by his wife Sue Ellen (Ware) Shepard, fur baby Emily, brother...

Linda Lou Gust

Linda Lou Gust

Jan 16, 2025

Linda Lou Gust, 80, of Bellaire, OH passed away with her family by her side on January 16, 2025 at home.  She was born on November 1, 1944 to the late Eugene and Marguerite (Strong) Wiggins.  She is also preceded in death by her grandson Christopher Simon Matthews,  grand daughter Jonevaeh Hanket, and one brother Roger Wiggins.  Linda loved her...

Kenneth Elmer Riley

Kenneth Elmer Riley

Jan 6, 2025

Kenneth Elmer Riley, 89, of Dillonvale, OH passed away at Wheeling Hospital, on January 6th, 2025.  He was born on December 18, 1935 in Cleveland, OH to the late George "Slats" and Louise (Koutsky) Riley. He is also preceded in death by three siblings Dennis "Skip" Riley, Darlene Faile, and Pauline Morris, bonus grandchildren Brittany and Zac Custer.

  He was...

Betty Ruth Brokaw

Betty Ruth Brokaw

Jan 2, 2025

Betty Ruth Brokaw, 98, of Brilliant, OH passed away at home surrounded by family on January 2, 2025.  She was born on February 27, 1926 to the late Arthur D. and Beulah (Sherman) Brokaw.  There will be no services at this time. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family. 

To leave a condolence visit www.schuetzfuneralhome.com 

Beatrice Ellen Fetty

Beatrice Ellen Fetty

Jan 1, 2025

Beatrice Ellen Fetty, passed away on New Years Day at the age of 90.  She was born in Warrenton, OH to the late Ellsworth and Wilda (Winland) Fetty.  She was preceded in death by seven brothers Earl, Tom, Henry, Terry, Frank, Gary, and Fred "Carl" Fetty, three sisters Leona Clyde, Betty Saltkield, and Judy Yanda.  

She is survived by two...

Mary Beth Clark

Mary Beth Clark

Jan 1, 2025

Mary Beth Clark, 54, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on January 1st, 2025 at Valley Hospice Care Center North. Mary was born to the late Lonnie Glenn "Buck" and Shirley Ann (Temple) Clark. Mary was a member of the graduating class of 1988 of Brooke High School. She also attended West Virginia Community College of Weirton, WV. 

Mary most recently...

Raymond Boyd "Skeeter" Rutan III

Raymond Boyd "Skeeter" Rutan III

Dec 31, 2024

Raymond Boyd "Skeeter" Rutan III, 53, of Yorkville, OH passed away on December 31, 2024 at home.  He was born on May 4, 1971 to the late Raymond Boyd II and Hazel (Moore) Rutan.

  He worked at Wheeling Downs Race Track and Gaming in Wheeling WV as a Track Maintenance, he was a big Steelers and Buckeye Fan.

  He is...

Carl Lee Collins Sr.

Carl Lee Collins Sr.

Dec 29, 2024

Carl Lee Collins SR. 84, born 12/29/1940 in Mt. Morris PA at home. Died 12/29/2024 in Fairpoint Ohio at home. He was surrounded by his daughter Carla and his fur grand babies who he dotted on and loved.

He was born to Arthur M Collins and Carrie (Braham) Collins.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Arthur W...

David William Kendall

David William Kendall

Dec 29, 2024

 David William Kendall, 66 of Mingo Junction, Ohio entered eternal rest Sunday December 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Valley Hospice Care Center North. David was born on October 24 1958 and is a graduate of Brooke High School. After high school, David proudly served in the United States Army.  During his life he worked for Ziegler Tire...

Lory "Riggs" Arthur Riggs

Lory "Riggs" Arthur Riggs

Dec 27, 2024

Lory Arthur Riggs, better known as "Riggs," 64 of Wintersville OH, formerly of Mingo Junction OH, passed away on December 27, 2024, surrounded by family, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Riggs was born on April 29, 1960 to the late Arthur C. Riggs and Grace E. (Wright) Riggs.

He had 5 siblings: Gus, Ron, Eddy, Bert, and the late Sandy.

After...

Barbara Lou Micker

Barbara Lou Micker

Dec 25, 2024

Barbara Lou (Gatchel) Micker, 79 years of age, from Dillonvale, OH, passed away December 25, 2024 unexpectedly. She was born in Dillonvale Ohio on May 29, 1945. She is the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Mary (Yanulis) Gatchel. She was preceded in death by brother, Jackie Gatchel. Her Half-sisters Cecilia Sierwaski and Louise Ippolitti, Half-brothers Nick and Rudy...

Jerry Kenneth McDonald

Jerry Kenneth McDonald

Dec 25, 2024

Jerry Kenneth McDonald, 73, of Wintersville, OH formerly of Steubenville, OH passed away at Country club Manor on Christmas Day. He was born on March 15, 1951 to the late Charles Kenneth and Myrl Jane (Glover) McDonald. He is also preceded in death by long time girlfriend Kathy Ann Gilday (2022). He retired as a Boiler Operator at Trinity West...

Jerry Lewis Crothers

Jerry Lewis Crothers

Dec 24, 2024

Jerry Lewis Crothers, 59, of Adena, OH passed away on December 24, 2024 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  He was born on March 23, 1965 to the late Roger and Goldie (Howard) Crothers.  He is also preceded in death by two brothers Rich and Charles Crothers.  He is survived by his son Jerrod (Morgan) Crothers.  There will be no...