Obituaries and Tributes

Oct 28, 2017

Robert "Bob" Wesley Butts, 75, of Wheeling and Benwood, WV passed away on October 28, 2017, at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on January 19, 1942, to the late Robert Alfred and Eva (Polus) Butts. He was preceded in death by his son, John Richard Butts.

Bob graduated from Benwood Union High School and played...

Oct 28, 2017

Rachelle R. "Shelly" Alderman, 58, of Moundsville, WV passed away on October 28, 2017. She was born on October 8, 1959 to the late Russell Polivka and Shirley (Tipton) Tigg.  She is survived by her husband of 21 years William T. Alderman, four children Kathie (Bill) Smith of Jacobsburg, Lori Alderman of Shadyside, Stevie Palinecek of Bellaire, and Ally...

Oct 26, 2017

Agnes Carlene Osteen, 80, of Neffs, OH passed away at Liza's Place on October 26, 2017. She was born on July 19, 1937 to the late Karl and Ruth Virginia (Farely) Klee.  Agnes was preceded in death by one son Karl Harden and a brother Karl Klee, she is survived by two sons Tim (Lisa) Harden of St. Clairsville,...

Oct 24, 2017

Linda S. "Honey" Perine, 69, of Mingo Jct, Ohio passed away October 24, 2017 at Trinity West Hospital. She was born Sept. 22, 1948 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Leslie and Mary Perine.  Linda was also preceded in death by sister Debi Coleman, brothers Donald "Suggs" and Leslie "Buddy" Perine.  Linda was retired from Steubenville City...

Oct 22, 2017

Harold Lawrence "Mitch" Mitchell, 66, of Steubenville, OH passed away on October 22, 2017.  He was born on June 4, 1951 to the late Harry Ray Jr. and Evelyn Jane (McKinney) Mitchell.   He was preceded in death by two children Melissa Jane Mitchell in 1976, and Owen James Mitchell in 1977, his wife Victoria Jane Mitchell and a brother...

Oct 18, 2017

Justin James "Juice" Freiling 47, was taken by God's Angels Wednesday October 18th, 2017 at his home.  Justin  a loving son, uncle, and friend was born April 22nd, 1970 in Steubenville, Ohio, son of Jim and Kathy (Ledger) Freiling of Mingo Junction, Ohio. Justin was a graduate of Mingo High School.

He was preceded in death by...

Oct 14, 2017

Esther (Haines) Morris, 102,  of McMechen WV, passed away on October 14, 2017 at Cumberland Pointe Care Center.  She was born on June 22, 1915 to the late Frederick and Gertrude (Zimmerman) Haines.  She was proceded in death by her husband Charles Morris.  She is survvied by her daughter Sandra Fanti of Middleborn, WV. Esther will be cremated with...

Oct 9, 2017

Jason M Plaugher was born in Clarksburg, WV. He was raised with a brother with special needs. When his son was a small child, he was attacked while trying get some items from the store and suffered lifelong injuries. After the attack, he lost custody of his child and was homeless for 3 years. He was married about a...

Oct 7, 2017

Ralph Gregory "Greg" Powers, 59, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on October 7, 2017. He was born on July 13, 1958 in Steubenville, OH to the late Ralph Wilson Powers and Betty (Cheuvront) Wickham.

He was proceeded in death by a brother Larry Powers.

He is survived by his wife Linda (Bickerstaff) Powers and...

Oct 5, 2017

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

Oct 1, 2017

Elzie Ray Dunham, 62, of  Parkersburg, WV, passed away on October 1, 2017. He was born on May 26, 1955 to the late Elzie Ray and Marie Elizabeth (Bailey) Dunham.  He is survived by his two children Elizabeth Salazar of Wintersville, and Colton Salazar of Mingo Jct., two brothers Terry (Jill) Dunham of Parkersburg, and Tim Dunham of Parkersburg,...

Sep 30, 2017

Paul Lee Burris, 57, of Jewett, OH passed away on September 30, 2017.  He was born on June 24, 1960 to the late Paul Jr. and Nada (Wheeler) Burris.  He is survived by his wife Patricia (Roberts) Burris of Indiana, a step son Shane Burris,  daughter Gwendolyn, and a sister Paula Lewis  Paul will be cremated with no services...

Sep 23, 2017

Denise Marie Ryan, 30, of Steubenville, OH passed away unexpectedly at home on September 23, 2017.  She was born on August 4, 1987 to Edwin Lee Morehouse Sr. and the late Tamara Lyn (Gualtiere) Morehouse.  She is preceded in death by her daughter Tammy Ruth McElwaney.  She is survived by her significant other Eddie Dwayne McElwaney, her two daughters...

Sep 23, 2017

Donald E. "Gizz" Gossard, 82, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.  He was the son of the late Edward Gossard and Pauline Farrow.  He is survived by his best friend, his dog savanna. His immediate family, daughter Dawn (Paul) Homol and son Scott (Amy) Largarent.  His granddaughters Olivia and Alexis Homol and grandsons...

Sep 21, 2017

Roger Craig Hull, 53 of Martins Ferry, OH passed away at EORH on September 21, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born on November 12, 1963 to the late Harold and Delphia (Byington) Hull.  Roger was a police officer for several dept. in the area, and was a dispatcher for Belmont Co. 911.  He is survived by his wife...

Sep 16, 2017

Monty Winford Wine, 55, of Columbus, OH died on Saturday September 16, 2017 at Grant Medical Center.  He was born on November 24, 1961 to the late Charles and Beverly (McGullion) Wine.  He is survived by his niece Cassandra (Thomas) Knowlton of Beallsville, OH, a brother Charles Wine Jr. of Columbus, a sister Joyce Little of Newark, OH, a...

Sep 15, 2017

Connie Sue bright 55, of Steubenville Ohio passed away on September 15th 2017 at Trinity West. She was born January 1, 1962 to the late Harry David and Phyllis Virginia (Ewing) Zornes. She is processed in death by Crystal Faith Cabot. She is survived by her two children Brian David (Kelly) Bright of Elkins , WV, April Shawhan of Steubenville,...

Sep 8, 2017

Donald Clarence Swisher, 67, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on September 8, 2017 at home surrounded by family.  He was born on May 21, 1950 to the late Milton Ernest and Alice (Sebold) Swisher.  He was preceded in death by two twin sisters Alice and Alicia Swisher, two brother David and Milton Allen Swisher.  He is survived by his...

Sep 6, 2017

Ruby Lee  (Black) VanNostran, 75, of Steubenville, OH died on September 6, 2017 at Trinity West. She was born on July 11, 1942.  She was preceded in death by her farther and mother Carrie Louise (Bladen), two sons Ronald W. Crago Jr., and Joseph James Crago and daughter Cynthia Lee Crago. She is survived by her significatn other Don...

Sep 6, 2017

James Ray (Jim) Maggi, 53, of Wheeling, WV died September 6, 2017 at the Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling. Jim was born December 31, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona, son of the late Elmer James Maggi and Marlys Dague Maggi Theiss. He was a 1983 graduate of Wheeling Park High School. Jim loved fishing, wood carving and model trains. He...