Obituaries and Tributes

Jan 7, 2024

Sharon Ann Evans, 65, of Mingo Jct. OH, passed away on January 7, 2024  at Valley Hospice Care Center North. She was born on July 17, 1958 in Dillonvale, OH to the late Noah John and Edna V. (Lucas) Oxley. Also preceded in death by four siblings Eva Cassels, Noah John Oxley Jr., Eugene Oxley, and John Freeman. Sharon...

Jan 4, 2024

Dawn Marie White, 53, of Bellaire, OH passed away on January 4, 2024 at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by family. She was born on July 5, 1970 to her mother Patricia Hitchcock.  She is also preceded in death by her grandmother Mary Hitchcock. Dawn loved to do her makeup in the morning, reading Shopping Magazines, watching True Crime Dramas with...

Jan 4, 2024

William L. "Pugsly" Haggerty, 70, of Rayland, OH passed away on January 4, 2024 at Wheeling Hospital.  There will be no services, Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dec 31, 2023

Eric Lee Lynn, 34, of Rayland, OH passed away on December 31, 2023 at UPMC Presby.  He was born on October 2, 1989 in Bellaire, OH to his parents William Cole and  Carman Kimberley Lynn.  He is also survived by his brother Michael Anthony Lynn of Dillonvale, Guardian Nicole (Carl) Pettit, of Rayland, OH. Eric Enjoyed wrestling, especially the...

Dec 27, 2023

Carl Anthony "Bones" Marsili, 71, of Dillonvale, OH passed away on December 27, 2023.  He was born on April 1, 1952 to the late Enio Mario and Elsie Joan (Staskey) Marsili.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Alicia Ann (Kempton) Marsili; whom he will be rejoining with in heaven, Alicia was his soulmate, and he loved...

Dec 25, 2023

Virginia Louise Nightengale Titus, 72, of Wheeling passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 in WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital. She was born February 23, 1951. She is the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Robinson) Nightengale.

Virginia was a graduate of Wheeling High School and a retired employee of the City of...

Dec 23, 2023

R. "Derek" Kinsey, 50, of Dillionvale, OH passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2023.  He was born on February 20, 1973 to the late Jo Anne (Humphrey) Kinsey. Also preceded in death by Paternal grandparents Ralph Sr.  and Emma Kinsey and Maternal LeRoy and Anne Humphrey.  He is survived by his Fiance' Tammie Smith, father Ralph Kenneth Kinsey Jr.,...

Dec 22, 2023

Bruce Alan Riley, 47, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away on December 22, 2023  at Weirton Medical Center with his family by his side.  He was born on December 19, 1976 to the late Forrest Dean Riley.  He is survived by His mother Dianna Lynn (Zornes) Riley, his loving wife Brandy Marie (Newburn) Riley, four children Kyle Newburn, Bruce Riley...

Dec 20, 2023

John William Sampson, 50, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on December 20, 2023 at home.  He was born on October 20, 1973 to the late William Blackburn and surviving Barbara (Parrish) Grandy of North Carolina.  He is also preceded in death by his step father Jay Floyd Grandy.  John was a big time star wars fan, Sci Fi...

Dec 15, 2023

Susie Leota Plotts, 71, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on December 15, 2023 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital.  She was born on March 23, 1952 to the late Earl Joseph and Deloris (Spicer) Dorey.  She is survived by her husband of 37.5 years Daniel Wayne Plotts, three children Donnie Milewskey, Daniel (Katherine) Milewskey, and Gene Smith, three grandchildren,...

Dec 11, 2023

Mary Margaret Glasure, 67, of Toronto, OH passed away on December 11, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  She was born in Steubenville to the late Robert Glasure and the late Evelyn (Tackas) Butler.  Also preceded in death by one sister, Diana "Deedee" Davis.  Mary was a member of the CornerStone Church and was a proud grandmother.  She is...

Dec 7, 2023

Denise Renee Rawson, 45, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on December 7, 2023 at home unexpectedly.  She was born on March 11, 1978 to her parents Frank Blackburn and Darlene (Mills) Lewis both of Mingo Jct. She was preceded in death by daughter Chloe' Marie Rawson.  Denise was an Admission Administrator/ Social Services  for Lancia Villa Vista, she...

Dec 5, 2023

Kathy Lynn (Knox) Gardner, 74, of Steubenville, OH passed away on December 5, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones.  Kathy was born on May 11, 1949 in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy June (Barrett) Knox.  Kathy was also preceded in death by her soulmate Walter (Jerry) Gardner; two brothers: John and Edward Knox...

Dec 4, 2023

Donald Louis Hughes Jr., 64, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on December 4, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on September 29, 1959 to the late Donald Louis Sr. and Nancy Lee (Polaski) Hughes.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Sharon Lee (Littleton) Hughes, two brothers Richie Hughes and Walter Hughes.  He is survived...

Dec 3, 2023

Ilia (Torres) Gonzalez, 78, of Wintersville, OH passed away on December 3, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 8, 1945 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Julio and Paula (Reyes) Torres.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Cruz Ashley Gonzalez.  Ilia was a factory worker in her...

Dec 1, 2023

Lessie Savoy departed this life on December 1. 2023 at 6:40 pm at East Ohio Regional Hospital. Lessie was born November 1, 1960 to the late Margaret Henson's Coney and the late Clarence Savoy in Nanjemoy, Maryland.   Lessie was educated in the Charles county public school system, she was baptized at an early age at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist...

Dec 1, 2023

Michael Anthony Schramm, 67, of Shadyside, OH passed away on December 1, 2023 with his daughter and son in law by his side.  He was the son of the late Raymond and Vera (Shunk) Schramm. He is also preceded in death by his wife Brenda (Bumgardener) Schramm.   He is survived by one daughter Rachel (Calvin) Tower of Shadyside, and...

Nov 29, 2023

David Kerns Jr, 28, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on November 29th, 2023 David Kerns Jr is survived by his parents,David Kerns Sr and Betty Armstrong. He leaves behind his sisters Samantha Klug, Skylar Armstrong, Maranda King, and his brother Donavan King; his maternal grandmothers, Joyce Baker and Charlene Armstrong; his aunt, Shawna Maxwell. David was kind-hearted to know...

Nov 29, 2023

Dorothy M. (Danehart) Zegarsky of Wheeling, WV was called home by our Lord on November 29, 2023 in 66th year.  She was born in Wheeling, WV daughter of Clyde & Joan Danehart.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Raymond Andrew Zegarsky.  Surviving are her two children, daughter, Tashina R (Zegarsky) Harris and husband Paul.  Son...

Nov 29, 2023

Kay Lynn Dylewski, 71, of Steubenville, OH passed away with her son and newly daughter in law by her side.  Kay was born on February 25, 1952 in Steubenville, OH Daughter of the late John and Frances (Mihalek) Spicer.  Kay is also preceded in death by her husband James Dylewski, and her son Justin John Dylewski. Kay loved her...