Obituaries and Tributes

Sylvia Jane (Taylor) Swiger

Jun 30, 2018

Sylvia Jane Swiger, 75, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away on June 30, 2018 at Weirton Medical Center.  She was born on June 28, 1943 to the late Noel and Gladys (Koebel) Taylor.  She is survived by one son Jade Michael (Natalie) Swiger of Charleston, south Carolina.  Services will be at the conviencance of the family.  Schuetz Funeral Home...

Penelope Irene (Wyant) Rand

Jun 29, 2018

Penelope "Penny" Irene Rand, 65, of Toronto, Ohio lost her battle with cancer and joined our Lord on Friday, June 29, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was an Advanced Cosmetologist Licensed in the state of Ohio.  A beautician at Cassie's Unisex in Toronto for many years.  Daughter of the late June A.E. Springer and Robert Wyant.  Surviving her...

Ronald Wayne Kleineke

Jun 26, 2018

Ronald Wayne Kleineke, 80, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away at Lancia Villa Royale on Tuesday June 26, 2018.  He was born on February 15, 1938 to the late Henry and Nellie (Shivley) Kleineke.  He was preceded in death by his wife Mary (Jones) Kleineke,  two brothers Chuck and Henry Kleineke.  He was a truck driver most of his...

Richard "Dicky" Coss

Jun 9, 2018

Richard "Dicky" Coss, 67, passed away suddenly on June 9, 2018 at home. He was born in Wheeling to the late James Jr and JoAn (Jenkins) Coss.  He is survived by his wife Linda Diane (Kovach) Coss, two children A. J. Coss of Rayland, and Amanda Heather (Melissa) Coss of Fort Edward, New York, two grand children Lea Bryant-Coss,...

Pamela Sue (Willis) Fitts

Jun 7, 2018

Pamela Sue Fitts, 62, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away at home on June 7, 2018.

She was born on April 10, 1956 to  Darold W. and Dorothy Mae (Harris) Willis.

She is preceded in death by a brother William "Bill" Darold Willis.  She is survived by two sons James D. Cummings Jr. of steubenville, and...

Gene Gilbert Ross

May 28, 2018

Gene Gilbert Ross 83, of Woodsfield, died May 28, 2018 surrounded by family at wheeling Hospital.

He was born June 11, 1934 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Charles and Bess Ross.  He served 2 years in the Army at Ft. Knox. He worked for A & P for 45 years.

Gene was a lifelong...

Kelly Jo (Thompson) Danielson

May 26, 2018

Kelly J (Thompson) Danielson, 43 of Yorkville, OH passed away on May 26, 2018.  She was the daughter of Robert E. (Gail) Thompson of Rayland and Sally Arthur of Wheeling.

She was a graduate of BM Spurr School of Nursing and a former Employee of GSNH.

She is survived by her husband Brian Danielson, her...

David James Lester

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...

Thomas "Mingo" William Knutsen

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...

Robert W Vorel

May 21, 2018

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Eliza Burns

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,...

Nancy Lee (Reitten) Kidder

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...

Christine Louise (Obright) Hindman

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,...

Betty Jean (Loper) Richie

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...

Larry Leroy Vance

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...

Sharon Louise (Bonecutter) Klinesmith

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...

Edward "Chico" Kowalski

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...

Charles Kenneth Reed

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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Nicole Lynn Boggs

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,...

George Edward Nuest

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...