Obituaries and Tributes

Nov 23, 2021

Ernest Pete Gampolo Jr, 73, of Steubenville, OH passed away on November 23, 2021 at Trinity West.  He was born on May 24, 1948 to the late Ernest Peter Sr., and Mary (Martino) Gampolo.  Ernest was a crane operator for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, graduate of Catholic Central high school, and served in the Army for 2 years.  He is...

Nov 23, 2021

Deloris Ann Bever, 78, of Shadyside, OH passed away on November 23, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on March 15, 1943 in Bellaire, OH to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Baugh) Jackson.  She is also preceded  in death by her husband John R. They were married 50 years.  Deloris was a Nurse at OVMC for 30 years,...

Nov 22, 2021

June Closser, 85, of Yorkville, OH passed away on November 22, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. June was born on June 23, 1936 in Glenn Robins, OH to the late Mike and Margaret (Busha) Kalman.  June is also preceded in death by her husband Lawrence "Larry" Closser, one brother Michael Kalman, two sisters Margaret Vargo, and Baby Irene Kalman.  June...

Nov 18, 2021

Cindy L. Armstrong, 68, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on November 18, 2021 at EORH.  She was born on June 12, 1953 to the late Henry and Gladys (Mosser) Seevers.  She is survived by her boyfriend Vern Garland of Bridgeport, two brothers David Seevers of Perrysburg, OH, Henry (Doris)"Junior" Seevers of Tiltonsville now of Battlefield MO, and one sister...

Nov 16, 2021

Darrell “Dizzy D” Ash (July 22, 1972) went to be with Lord on November 16, 2021 at the age of 49, in Steubenville, Ohio. Darrell is preceded in death by C. Darrell Ash (Father), Shirley L. Snyder – Miller (Mother), George A. Jaynes (Stepfather), and Shirley Soltesz (Mother-in-Law).  His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his...

Nov 15, 2021

Dorothy Ann Carpenter of Wintersville, OH passed away Monday Nov. 15th at Gables Care Center at the age of 91.  Born Nov. 1, 1930 in Mingo Jct., she was the daughter of the late John and Susan Geroch.  Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She is survived by her four daughters.  Cindy Hockenberry of Wintersville, Susan...

Nov 15, 2021

Homer Erwin Edington, 70, of St. Clairsville, Oh passed away on November 15, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on September 3, 1951 to the late Homer Lloyd and Marion (Bach) Edington.  He is survived by two children Heather Edington of St. Clairsville, and Rachael Edington of Kentucky, and one sister Jeryl Lynn Ellett of Ormond Beach, FL....

Nov 13, 2021

Robert Taylor, 74, of Richmond, OH passed away on November 13, 2021 at Weirton Select Specialty Hospital.  He was born on October 6, 1947 to the late Ralph and Betty Lou (Pierson) Taylor.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Pamela (Moran) Taylor, and a sister Joyce Taylor.  Robert was a HVAC technician for most of his...

Nov 11, 2021

Daniel Ray Duff, 60, of Tiltonsville, OH passed away on November 11, 2021 at EORH.  He was born on May 17, 1961 to the late Bert Duff. He was preceded in death by his daughter Nicole Brook Duff.  He is survived by his fiance' Carolin Dell Danehart, two sons Clifford James (Amber) Duff of Marion, OH, Shane Allen Danehart,...

Nov 7, 2021

John R. Wright, 90, of Burgettstown, PA, passed away on November 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 13, 1931. John was the co-owner of Wright Sanitation and was employed by WJ Services until his retirement. He also proudly served in the United States Army. John was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn...

Nov 7, 2021

Bonnie Lynn (Haines) Elliott, 55, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on November 7, 2021.  She was born on March 29, 1966 to the late Earl Junior and Elizabeth Jean (Goddard) Haines.  She is also preceded in death by one sister Beverly Ann Meiler. She is survived by her husband Robert Charles Elliott, one son Dylan Tyler Haines of...

Nov 4, 2021

William Henson Shanks, 85, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away on November 4, 2021 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home.  He was born on July 14, 1936 to the late William Joseph and Lucille Cena (McElfresh) Shanks.  William was the owner of Georgia Carpet and was a master carpet installer, he was also in the Navy Reserves. He leaves behind his...

Nov 4, 2021

Paul Charles Knox, 68, of Mingo Jct., OH formerly of Rayland, OH, passed away on November 4, 2021 at Liza's Place Wheeling.   He was born on February 25, 1953 to the late Paul C. and Ethel (Varner) Knox.  Paul was preceded in death by two daughters Patricia Knox and  Sandra Kyle.  Paul was a Mechanic for himself most of...

Nov 1, 2021

Dorothy "Sis" Helen Westfall, 77, of Steubenville, OH passed away on November 1, 2021 at home.  She was born on September 15, 1944 to the late John and Dorothy (Burns) Young. She was preceded in death by her son Eric Westfall and a sister Terry Swinsinski. Sis was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and she loved...

Nov 1, 2021

Donna Kay Porter, 69, of Wheeling, WV, passed away at Wheeling Hospital on November 1, 2021.  She was born on January 18, 1952 to the late Robert and Stella (Kramer) Rodgers.  Donna is also preceded in death by three sisters Leona Leek, Beverly Scott, and Darlene Huff.  She is survived by her husband David Ross Porter of 51 years,...

Oct 31, 2021

Michael John Bishop, 58, of Steubenville, OH, passed away on October 31, 2021 at Catherines Care Center.  He was born on April 30, 1963 to the late Paul and Cora Sue (Grimes) Bishop.  He is survived by two sons, two sisters and one brother.  Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Oct 30, 2021

Georgia May Blackburn, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on October 30, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on March 25, 1938 to the late Warren and Elizabeth (Thompson) Smith. She is also preceded in death by her husband David Blackburn of 20 years,  one son John E. Snyder, and one brother Chuck Smith. She is survived...

Oct 24, 2021

Beverly Kay Herring, 58, of Dillonvale, OH passed away on October 24, 2021 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  She was born on May 5, 1963 to the late Louis and Anna Mae (Brown) Carothers.  She is also preceded in death by one son Joseph Herring, three sisters and four brothers. Beverly is a graduate of Indian Creek High...

Oct 24, 2021

Joseph "Petey" William Rogers, 57, of Brilliant, OH passed away on October 24, 2021 at the Laurels of Steubenville.  He was born on November 28, 1963 to the late Louis and Alberta (Brown) Gura.  He is survived by his four siblings Linda Keener of Mingo Jct., OH, Brenda Brown of Brilliant, Collen (Jeffrey) Weaver of Bloomingdale, and Charles Rogers...

Oct 21, 2021

Raymond Lester Cracraft, 56, of Adena, OH passed away on October 21, 2021 at Harrison Community Hospital.  He was born on August 18, 1965 to the late Raymond Sr., and Delores G. (Long) Cracraft. He is also preceded in death by one infant sister.  Raymond is survived by his wife Cora Irene Elizabeth (Iler) Cracraft, one son Joshua Caleb...