Obituaries and Tributes

May 25, 2018

David James Lester, 56, of Tiltonsville, OH passed away on May 25, 2018. Survived by his daughter Ashley Turnbull grandson Mason Lester father Donald Lester and girlfriend Kathy Marconi. Preceded in death by his mother Beverly Emerson Lester, grandmother Edna Lester and grandfather Carl Lester. A memory service will be held at 2 pm at the Yorkville VFW on...

May 24, 2018

Thomas William (Mingo) Knutsen, 76, of Weirton passed away on May 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 25, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio, son of the late  Howard L. Knutsen and Dorothy (Sterling) Welling.

He was preceded in death by his stepmother Helena (Sis) Knutsen, his stepfather Earl Welling, and brothers Marvin and Howard...

May 21, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert W Vorel. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 21, 2018

Eliza  Burns, 89, of Weirton, WV passed away on Monday May 21, 2018 at Weirton Geriatric Center, Weirton, WV.

She was born June 10, 1928 in Newton, GA to the late Joseph Sr and Gussie (Hawkins) Burns.

She was also  preceded in death by her brothers Joseph, Primes, Pastor  Henry "Tex" Burns, Calvin, Willie, Eugene,...

May 10, 2018

Nancy Lee Kidder, 76, of Weirton, WV, passed away on May 10, 2018 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  She was born on January 14, 1943 to the late Raymond Wesley and Helen Margaret (Edwards) Reitten.  She was preceded in death by a son Mark Cencarik, and a sister Geraldine Reitter Hartsouk.  Nancy was an electrician most of her...

May 8, 2018

Christine Louise Hindman, 81, of Wheeling, Wv., passed away on May 8, 2018 at Peterson Rehabilitation.  She was born on December 19, 1936 to the late Charles  Fredrick and Nellie Rose (Tribbet) Obright.  She is preceded in death by one sister Gwen Augusta Freeland.  She is survived by her children Jesse Boyd Hindman Jr., and daughter Crystal Lynn Hindman,...

May 4, 2018

Betty J. Richie of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away on May 4th at Alter Care in Adena, Ohio.  She was born August 14, 1926 in wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late William and Blanche (Dawson) Loper.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant brother, William Loper, Jr., two sisters Adeline (Loper) Oleska of...

May 3, 2018

Larry "Stretch" Vance, 77, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away on May 3, 2018, at his home surrounded by family.    He was born on March 27, 1941 to the late James Earl and Mary Virginia (Walter) Vance. He was preceded in death by one brother Ronnie Vance. Stretch is survived by his wife Patricia "Pat" (Glover) Vance, two children...

May 2, 2018

Sharon Louise Klinesmith, 71 of Bloomingdale, OH passed away on May 2, 2018 at home. She was born on September 12, 1946 to the late Richard and Dorthy  (Matthews) Bonecutter.  She is survived by her husband Jackie Klinesmith Sr., four children Jackie (Allie) Klinesmith Jr., of Indinopolis, James (Lori) Klinesmith of Michigan, Jerry (Cheryl) Klinesmith of Magnolia, and John...

May 2, 2018

Edward "Chico" Kowalski, 90, of Adena, OH passed away on May 2, 2018 at home.  He was born on June 19, 1927 to the late Frank and Antonia (Tyburski) Kowalski. Chico served his country in the U.S. Navy, worked on the rail road most of his life, and will be sadly missed by all of his friends.  He is...

May 1, 2018

Charles Kenneth Reed, 55, of Wheeling, WV, passed away at OVMC on May 1, 2018.  He was born on July 18, 1962 to the late Russell and Elsie (Danelson) Reed.  He is survived by one sister Judy Reed and one daughter Kayla Ewing.  Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Apr 27, 2018

Nicole Lynn Boggs, 29, of Brillant, OH passed away on April 27, 2018.  She is preceded in death by her parents Stanley "Bo" and Sandra "Sandy" (Wilt) Boggs. Surviving are her boyfriend Mike Darrah, three children Mckaylle, Emmalee, and Harmony Darrah, siblings Melanie (Chris) Layman of Brillant,  Steve Boggs of Cincinnati, Christie Shamrock Austintown and Tracey Boggs of Warren,...

Apr 24, 2018

George Edward Nuest, 59, of Steubenville, OH passed away on April 24, 2018 at home. He was born on October 7, 1959 to the late Ernest "Moose" and Shirley (Radcliffe) Gesh Wender. He was preceded in death by his step father George Nuest Sr. George was a mechanic by trade also a truck driver.  He is survived by Karen...

Apr 12, 2018

Thomas Lewis "T" Boycan, 62, of Steubenville, Passed away Thursday April 12, 2018 at Trinity West Hospital at 1:30 pm.  He was born on April 25, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio.  Thomas was the son of Raymond and Dorothy Boycan.  He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy, one sister Stella Boycan and one brother Walter Boycan.  Thomas is...

Apr 6, 2018

Charles"Chuck" Edward Barr III, 35, of Weirton, WV, passed away on April 6, 2018 at home. He was born on September 22, 1982 to the late Charles Edward Barr II, and survived by his mother Patricia Lynn (Duitch) Barr.  He was a cook at the Italian Oven and a carpenter for most of his life.  He leaves behind his...

Apr 4, 2018

Diana Lynn Dunn, of Toronoto, OH passed away on April 4, 2018 at Weirton Medical Center.

She was born on February 13, 1959 to the late Donald Vernon and Margaret Marie (Huggins) Dunn.

She is survived by one daughter Jessica (Andrew Vantilburg) Gooch of Steubenville, and one son Ryan Gooch of Toronto, OH, one grand...

Apr 1, 2018

Edward Cappella, 73, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away on April 1, 2018 at home.  Schuetz Funeral Home assisting the family.

Mar 31, 2018

Robert Michael Ighnat, 61, of Carrollton, OH passed away at home on March 31, 2018.   He was born on January 6, 1957 to the late John and Martha (Demas) Ighnat.   Robert is a veteran of the Navy, and was a Plumber most of his life.  He is survived by three children Robert (Elise) Ighnat Jr. of Pasadena Maryland, Natasha...

Mar 30, 2018

Roy Jeffery "Jeff" Miller, 58, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away on March 30, 2018 at home.  He was born in Barberton, OH on July 10, 1959 to the late Edith Mildred (Kellogg).  He was preceded in death by his brother Gary Wilson.  He is survived by his daughter Christina Marie Harmon of Alabama, three grandchildren, sisters Michelle Homes of...

Mar 29, 2018

Clifford Dukey Shepherd Jr., 74, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on March 29, 2018.  He was born in Butte, Montana on January 14, 1944 to the late Clifford D. and  Mabel (Wright) Shepherd.  Clifford worked for the City of Wheeling as an Animal Control Agent.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He is survived...