Obituaries and Tributes

Joseph F. Swinsinski

Sep 18, 2021

Joseph F. Swinsinski, 73, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on September 18, 2021 at his home.  He was born on February 9, 1948 to the late Joseph Stanley and Margret Virginia (Robb) Swinsinski.  Joe was a graduate of Mingo High School Class of 1967, retired from the Water Works Dept. in Mingo Jct., and was a Catholic by...

Melissa Mae Lucas

Sep 17, 2021

Melissa Mae Lucas, 37, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away on September 17, 2021 at home.  She was born on July 14, 1984 to her Father James P. Lucas of Follansbee and the late Eva Marie (Casini) Lucas.  She is also survived by her Fiance' Chester "Chuck" Bell three children Cylus Lucas-Hunter, Akashus Crouse,  Divonya Crouse,  and one brother...

Jean (Burge) Oliver

Sep 16, 2021

Jean Oliver, 69, of Rayland, OH passed away on September 16, 2021 at Valley Hospice Care Center West.  She was born on September 28, 1951 to the late Elza and Shirley May (Young) Burge.  She was an only child, and worked for Weirton Steel.  She is survived by her husband William "Bill" Oliver and her dog Drummer. There will...

Michelle Marie Messner

Sep 12, 2021

Michelle Marie Messner, 51, of Wheeling, WV, passed away at Wheeling Hospital on September 12, 2021.  She was born on July 10, 1970 to her parents William "Bill" and Anna (Mason) Messner, tow children Steven Stone of Moundsville, and Joshua (Ali) Messner of Wheeling, two grandchildren Tristan Stone and Isabel Milliken, two sisters Penny Messner of Berkeley Springs, Missy...

Pamela Jane (Ware) Anderson

Sep 10, 2021

Pamela Jane Anderson, 56, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on September 10, 2021 at Liza's Place.  She was born on February 4, 1965 to the late William "Bill" F.  and Pearl (Kern) Ware.  She loved "Horses" and the Dallas Cowboys, and all of her grandbabies.  She is survived by two children Amber Marie Nicole Ware of Wheeling and William...

Myers David Campbell

Sep 9, 2021

Myers David Campbell, 83, of Follansbee, WV formerly of Mingo Jct., passed away on September 9, 2021 at Trinity West.  He was born on June 16, 1938 to the late William and Ida (McPherson) Campbell.  He is also preceded in death by his wife Madelyn J. (Brinskey) Campbell, two brothers and two sisters.  Myers worked as a crane operator...

Everett Eugene "Gene" Riser

Sep 8, 2021

Everett Eugene "Gene" Riser, 84, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on September 8, 2021 at EORH Hospital.  He was born on May 31, 1937 to the late Everett Okey and Wilma Lois (Berry) Riser.  Gene worked for Blowknox in Wheeling, as a machinist, he was a member of the Martins Ferry Christian Church and a Martins Ferry graduate...

Charles "Charle" Wilford Anderson

Sep 2, 2021

Charles "Charle" Wilford Anderson, 72, of Steubenville, OH passed away on September 2, 2021 at Trinity West.  He was born on November 9, 1948 to the late James Walker and Ada Grace (Mull) Anderson.  He served his country in the Marines.  He is survived by his daughter Dawn Anderson of Pittsburgh, PA and son Charles W Anderson Jr. of...

James Michael Morgan

Aug 23, 2021

James Michael Morgan, 66, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away at Lancia Royal on August 23, 2021.  He was born on June 30, 1955 to the late Thomas and Thelma (Roe) Morgan.  He is survived by one son Aaron Hickle of Mingo Jct., OH, three brothers Thomas Morgan of Mingo Jct., Timothy (Martha) Morgan of Mingo Jct., and Heath...

R. Richard Bloomfield

Aug 21, 2021

R Richard Bloomfield, 65, of Valley Grove, WV, passed away August 21, 2021. He was born on November 7, 1955 to the late Ralph & Amelia (Fordyce) Bloomfield of Wheeling, WV. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Lynnette Bloomfield; and is survived by two sons Richard J. of Creston, OH & Ethan L. of...

Matthew Paul Swartz

Aug 20, 2021

Matthew Paul Swartz, 37, of Irondale, OH passed away on August 20, 2021 at home. He was born on July 29, 1984 and his parents are Jim M. and Ethel M. (Swartz) Brown.  He is also survived by his four children Xander Rockhold, Noah Swartz, Evan Swartz, and Radley Swartz, two brothers James Brown Jr., of Irondale, Chris Swartz...

John Lee Morris Sr.

Aug 20, 2021

John Lee Morris Sr., 67, of Wintersville, OH passed away on August 20, 2021 at Trinity West ER.  He was born on April 11, 1954 to the late Abraham G. and Ruth Jane (Heater) Morris.  He is also preceded in death by five siblings Evelyn G. Higgins,  Sarah Lowe, Abraham G. Morris Jr.,  Joseph Morris, Tomas Morris, and a...

Cynthia E Furno

Aug 17, 2021

Cynthia E. Furno, 74, of Toronto, OH passed away on August 17, 2021 at Trinity West. She was born on January 3, 1947 to the late Alcus Laney and Mary Elenar (Ashley) Anderson.  She is survived by her brother Arnold Anderson of Louisiana.  There will be no services at this time. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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David Lee Proctor

Aug 15, 2021

David Lee Proctor, 65, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on August 15, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on October 30, 1955 to the late Dale Winfield and Evelyn Rose (Fry) Proctor.  He was a loving and funny (Jokes) man, he loved his brothers, and all his grandkids.  David is also preceded in death by his wife...

Robert "Dobby" Eugene Richter

Aug 12, 2021

Robert "Dobby" Eugene Richter, 49, of Steubenville, OH passed away on August 12, 2021 at Trinity West ER.  He was born on September 7, 1971 to the late James Richard and Nora (Speece) Richter. He is also preceded in death by Aunt Shirley Speece, and two brothers Layman Allen Richter, and brother Damien Lindamood.  He likes to help people,...

Christine Louise Wiggs

Aug 9, 2021

Christine Louise (Lewis) Wiggs, 52, of Steubenville, OH passed away on August 9, 2021 at home.  She was born on March 5, 1969, to the late Jean Ann (Furno) Lewis  She leaves behind two children David Wiggs, and John Wiggs both of Steubenville, OH.   Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Steven "Magic Man" Kovach Jr.

Aug 2, 2021

Steven Kovach Jr., 71, of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away on August 2, 2021 at home.  He was born on April 20, 1950 to the late Steven D. and Josephine Kovach. He is also preceded in death by a wife Diana (Kirkland) Kovach, daughter Dana Marie Kovach, son Christian Kovach (4/01/2021), and a  brother George Kovach.  "Magic Man ''...

Lenora Lee "Lenny" (Jones) Slanchik

Aug 2, 2021

Lenora Lee "Lenny" Slanchik, 85, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on August 2, 2021 at Golden Oaks Retirement Center.  She was born in Shirley, WV to the late Hess and Marie (Petti) Jones.  She is survived by her brother James (Ruthie) Jones of Weirton, WV, several nieces and nephews, and one special nephew Steve (Monica) Slanchik of Weirton, WV. ...

Charles "Buster" Lowe

Jul 31, 2021

Charles “Buster” Lowe, 87, of Rayland, OH, died, Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Forest Hills in St. Clairsville, OH.

He was born on April 1, 1934, in Bradley, OH, son of the late Emily Ruth (Heiny) and Charles Francis Lowe. Charlie is survived by his sister, Pauline “Dolly” Lowe, of Sun City, California, and his extended family, the...

Rita Ann (Buchmelter) Castanon'

Jul 30, 2021

Rita Ann (Buchmelter) Castanon', 77, of Chicago, IL passed away on July 30, 2021 at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.  Rita was born on December 30, 1943 to the late John Francis and Mary Magdalene (Jarzabek) Buchmelter.  She was also preceded in death by her three sisters Dolores Stewart, Mary Kay Buchmelter, and "Clemmie" Caccaciaro.  Rita worked for St. Johns Hospital...