Obituaries and Tributes

Jan 1, 2018

Barry Nelson Killeen, 53, of St.Clairsville, OH passed away on January 1, 2017 at home.

He was born on February 6, 1964 to the late John Fredrick and Marla Kay (Vees) Killeen. He was preceded in death by his wife Stephanie Rae (Hoskins) Killeen.

He is survived by his three daughters Amber Nichole Killeen, Brandy...

Dec 31, 2017

Joy Writtenhouse-Pack, 71, of Steubenville, OH passed away at Trinity West Steubenville, OH on December 31, 2017.  She was born on August 26, 1946 to the late Fred L. and Mary Elizabeth (Thompson) Writtenhouse.  Joy was catholic by faith and was a Daycare Teacher most of her life.  She was preceded in death by two children Jeffery Scott Harriger,...

Dec 28, 2017

Susan "Sue" Terese (McCluskey) Nash, 56, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away on December 28, 2017 at Valley Hospice Steubenville.

Sue was born on May 7, 1961 to the late Bernard James and Geraldine (Grady) McCluskey.

Sue graduated from Perry High School in Massillon, OH and Jefferson Technical College with a degree in Electronics Engineering.

Dec 22, 2017

Judy Robinson, 74, of Steubenville, OH passed away on December 22, 2017 at Weirton Medical Center.  She was born on December 12, 1943 to the late Walter and Julia (Rozenek) Sturgevic.  She is survived by her son James (Elise) Robinson of Columbus, one grandson Shiloh (Courtney) Robinson, and three great grand Raydon, Cash, and Maddielynn.  One sister Anna (John)...

Dec 22, 2017

John William Macdonald, 72, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully at Valley Hospice, Steubenville, on December 22, 2017.  He was born on January 29, 1945 to the late Luther and Mary Rebecca (Gildersleeve) Macdonald.

John was a retiree from Weirton Steel and also worked at Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel.

John is preceded in death by his ...

Dec 19, 2017

Sean Scott Kain 63, of Steubenville, OH passed away on December 19, 2017.  He was born in Steubenville, OH on July 12, 1954 to the late Harry "Midnite" Kain and Surviving mother Anna (McDermitt) Littrell and step farther Larry Littrell.  He was preceded in death by...

Dec 14, 2017

Faye Wilson 83, of Weirton, WV formerly of Tennessee, passed away on December 14, 2017. She was born August 24, 1934 to the late McDaglas and Christine (Young) Watt. She is preceded in death by Debra Lou Young. She is survived by Brenda Faye Singleton of Weirton. Faye will be cremated with no Services observed Burial will take place...

Dec 11, 2017

Eileen Kay Zeigler, 68, of Brilliant, OH passed away on December 11, 2017. She was born on August 13, 1948 to the late Pete and Catharine (Navifh) Smiar.  She loved to outdoors, and to cook on the grill, put family functions on. Eileen will be cremated with no services observed. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Dec 9, 2017

William Joseph Miller, 66, of Steubenville, OH passed away on December 9, 2017. Born in Steubneville, to the late Vernon V. and Mary Alice (Wolfe) Miller. Served his country in the Army.  He is preceded in death by two brothers Vernon L. "Buddy" Miller, and Fred Miller. He is survived by his two children Billie Jo (Steve) Rush, and...

Dec 8, 2017

Karen Jane (Reed) McClain, 65, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on December 8, 2017.  She was born on July 14, 1952 to the late George Reed and Surviving Mary (Myers) Reed.  She is survived by her husband David Eugene McClain,  four children Mary Ludt of Bloomingdale, Kristina Wade of Rayland, Michele Beadnell of Carrollton and Ashley Reynolds of...

Nov 28, 2017

Carol Ann Kushner, 74, of Brilliant, OH passed away on November 28, 2017 at Liza's Place Wheeling. She was born on June 25, 1943 to the late Norman and Charlotte Elizabeth (Shriner) Downing.  Carol was Catholic by faith and a Nurse most of her life. She is survived by two sons Aaron and Joshua Kushner both of Brilliant and...

Nov 26, 2017

Michael Ray Crago, 63, of Weirton, WV, passed away at Trinity West on November 26, 2017.  He was born on June 19, 1954 to the late Jack McClane Crago and surviving Genevera Mae (Lockett) Crago.  He is survived by his wife Patricia "Lena" (Wilkins) Bartley-Crago, four brothers Daniel (Jeannie) Crago of N. Carolina, Tim (Terry) Crago of Weirton, Kevin...

Nov 24, 2017

Frederick Allen Patrone, 84, of Bellaire, OH passed away on November 24, 2017, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on August 24, 1933 to the late Albert Sullivan and Edna Ann (Ward) Patrone.

He was preceded in death by three brothers Albert Patrone, Joseph Patrone, and Mark Allen Patrone, and two sisters Rosie and...

Nov 18, 2017

Michelle Ruby Hoberek, of Homewood, PA, passed away at Allegheny General on November 18, 2017.  She was born on January 22, 1983 to the late Paul Ervin and survived Crystal (Hoberek) Glass.  She is survived by her daughter Lita Hoffman of Latrobe, PA and two sons Sterling and Riley Vandnsen both of Alaska, and one sister Holly Brown of...

Nov 16, 2017

Bessie "Kicker" Katherine (Beever) Nash, 63, of Wheeling, Wv, passed away on November 16, 2017.  She was born on March 16, 1954 to the late William and Josephine (Erazmus) Beever.  She was preceded in death by her child Betty Jo Nash, five siblings Fredrick "Butch" Beever, Carolyn McCamick, Sharol McCamick, Frances Everson, Peggie Beever. She is survived by her...

Nov 8, 2017

Frank Charles Polutnik, 69, of Cadiz, OH passed away on November 8, 2017 at home.  He was born on September 10, 1948 in Pittsburgh to the late John and Mary (Skerbetz) Polutnik.  He was preceded in death by a brother John Polutnik.  He is survived by his girl friend Tracey Belle, three sisters Mitzie (John) Paine of Boardman, OH,...

Nov 8, 2017

Bryan Keith Canestraro, 34, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on November 8, 2017 surrounded by family and Heather.  He was born on August 19, 1983 to James Joseph and Vonna Lee (Creamer) Canestraro.  He was preceded in death by grandmother  Jacqueline (Garrison) Creamer.

He is survived by his brother Jason (Lacey) Canestraro, and niece Madison Canestraro,...

Nov 1, 2017

Beverly Ann Kirkland, 51, of Steubenville, OH passed away at her home on November 1, 2017.

She was born on July 20, 1967 to the late Jesse and Betty (Howell) Wilson.

She is preceded in death by her husband Don Kirkland. She is survived by her daughter Crystal Kirkland of Steubenville, three brothers Jesse Wilson...

Oct 31, 2017

Eva Ann Kitchen, 59, of Wheeling passed away at Liza's Place on October 31, 2017.  She was born on October 10, 1958 to her late father and mother Cora (Resseger) Kitchen.

She is survived by two children Richard Nice Jr. of Wheeling and Julia (Michael) Bass of Wheeling, two brothers Harvey Kitchen and Ed Gallaher, and sister...

Oct 31, 2017

Margaret Ann Howard, 51, of Wintersville, OH passed away at Valley Hospice North surrounded by family on October 31, 2017. She was born on April 11, 1966 to Kenneth Robert Clark and Maryann (Travis) McDonald.  She was preceded in death by her brother Kenny Clark Jr, step dad Ken McDonald, and maternal grand parents'.

She is survived...