Obituaries and Tributes

Mar 5, 2017

Emily Lenae Hoder, 11, of Toronto, OH passed away peacefully at Children's Hospital  of Pittsburgh on March 5, 2017.  She was born on May 26, 2005 to her parents Timothy and Angela (Lyle) Hoder.

She was preceded in death by her uncle Jerry "Buddy" Lyle.

She is survived by her three brothers Daniel James "DJ"...

Mar 3, 2017

Pamala Lynn (Harless) Tice, 58, of Amsterdam, OH passed away on March 3, 2017.  She was born on September 7, 1958 to the late James W. and Mary L. (Arnold) Harless.

She is survived by her two children Michael Edgell, and Courtney (Cody) Maffitt of Cadiz, OH, four grandchildren, brother Tommy (Annette) Harless of Wintersville, two sisters...

Mar 2, 2017

Kristy Lynn (Irvin) Snell, 50, of Bridgeport, formerly of Hannibal, OH died march 2nd of Acute Leukemia.

She was the wife of Michael Snell, mother of Lyndi Snell, Daughter of Jon and Connie Irvin, sister of Jill

Irvin-Dietz and aunt of Drew Dietz.  Private services at the convenience of the family.  A celebration of her...

Mar 1, 2017

Derrick Michael Tucker, 40, of New Alexandria, OH passed away on March 1, 2017.   He was born on

August 19, 1976 to the late Stephen and Michelle (Peterson) Tucker.  He is survived by his son Evan

Tucker, one brother Justin (Kim) Tucker of Rayland.   The family is being assisted by the Schuetz Funeral

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Feb 28, 2017

Andrea Lee (Hreha) Price, 62, of Steubenville, OH passed away on February 28, 2017.  She was born on March 17, 1954 to the late Andrew H. and Hattie (Zamana) Hreha.  She is survived by her husband of 40 years David Leon Price, one son, one daughter,  six grand children and one step-grand child. Andrea's wish was to be cremated...

Feb 19, 2017

Stephanie Lee Forbes, 53, of Steubenville, OH passed away on February 19, 2017 at Trinity West.  She was born in Greensburg, Pa on October 25, 1963 to the late Stephen and Virginia (Madden) Trout.  She is survived by her sister Annie Baker of South West, PA. Stephanie will be cremated with no service observed.

To leave a...

Feb 17, 2017

David Martin Carsey, 69, of Steubenville, OH passed away on February 17, 2017.  He was born on June 1, 1947 in Akron, OH to the late Floyd and Betty (Cox) Carsey.  He is survived by one son David Carsey JR., two cousins Larry and Harry Carsey. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Feb 17, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Swartz, 57, of Toronto, OH passed away on February 17, 2017.  She was born on September 12, 1959 in Steubenville to the late Emery and Anna (Turick) Swartz.

She was preceded in death by her significant other Charles Rudder, and her first Significant other James Batcho, and a brother Nick Coma.

She is...

Feb 15, 2017

Thomas Alfred Abrams, 72, of Toronto, OH passed away February 15, 2017.  He was born on October 8, 1944 in Blackfork, OH to the late Joseph E. and Mary Margaret (Leonard) Abrams.  He was a semi Truck driver and drove city bus in Springfield, OH.  He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.  Surviving him is...

Feb 12, 2017

George Edward Vasich, 87, of Wintersville, OH died February 12, 2017 at Valley Haven Nursing Home. He was born on March 30, 1929 to the late Stanley and Ann (Visyak) Vasich.

George was the owner of Village TV in Mingo Junction, OH, and a Veteran in the Air Force.

He was preceded in death by...

Feb 7, 2017

Sheila Ann (Lojas) Roberts, 65, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on February 7, 2017.  She was born on February 16, 1951 to the late Victor and Nancy (Eden) Lojas.

She is preceded in death by her husband John Roberts.  Catholic by faith, she was a STNA most of her life.

She is survived by her...

Feb 6, 2017

Bryan Keith Oiler, 63, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on February 6, 2017 at Valley Hospice.

He was born on September 22, 1953 to the late Thurman and Goldie (koher) Oiler.

He was preceded in death by his son Bryan Scott Oiler he and brother Bruce Oiler. He is survived by his wife Darlene...

Jan 24, 2017

Family and friends deeply mourn the loss of Elizabeth "Betty" Frances Looman (Takach), who passed suddenly on January 24, 2017.  She was 76 years old.

Betty was a native of Mingo Junction, Ohio born on December 13, 1940. A devout Catholic, she was a long time and active parishioner of Saint Agnes Catholic Church of Mingo Junction.  ...

Jan 22, 2017

Joyce Lynn Brown, 62, of Brilliant, OH, passed away on January 22, 2017 in Columbus.  She was born on December 8, 1954 to the late John and Irene (Credal) Givens.

Joyce worked for Arnas Pharmacy in Steubenville, and at Convenient Food Mart in Brilliant.  She is survived by her  two children Michael Crissinger Jr. and Amanda (Cody...

Jan 19, 2017

John Edward Davies, 81, of Steubenville, OH passed away peacefully on January 19, 2017 at Lifeline Hospital.  He was born on September 8, 1935 to the late John Edar and Helan ( O'Brian) Davies.

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ann (Schultice) Davies, and a sister Janet Grindel.

He is survived by...

Jan 19, 2017

Donald D. Chivers, 71, of Mingo Junction, OH, died January 19, 2017 at his home.  He was born on February 20, 1945 to the late Roger Chivers and Ethel "Patty" (Kemmer) Fristick.  He served in the United States Navy, and retired from the US Postal Service      He was preceded in death by his wife Stella (Tiziani) Chivers, his brother...

Jan 14, 2017

Kim Marie (Wiggins) Swiger, 51, of Bellaire, OH died January 14, 2017.  She was born on August 19, 1965 to the late Arthur James Wiggins and Surviving Virginia Irene (Prosperi) Wiggins.

She is survived by three children Brooke (Donny Showalter) Bumgardner of Neffs, Brian (Jackie) Bumgardner of St. Clairsville, and Brittany (Andrew Crow) Bumgardner of Bellaire, three...

Jan 13, 2017

Jennifer Lynn Hoberek, 33, of Steubenville, OH passed away on January 13, 2017.  She was born on November 9, 1983 to her surviving parents Bob Hoberek and Lori (Gill) Boyer.

She is survived by her four children Elizabeth Jones, Sophia Jones, Gary Jones, and Joslynn Scott.  Five sister Carrie A. Bernathey  of Helen GA, Stacy Hoberek, Tiffany...

Jan 11, 2017

Evelyn G. Higgins, 73 of Mingo Jct., OH, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2017.  Evelyn was born on June 29, 1943 in Wallace, WV to the late Abraham G. Sr. and Ruth Jane (Heater) Morris.

She is preceded in death by her son Robert David Higgins, grand daughter Dawn Marie Ensell, three brothers and one sister.  ...

Jan 9, 2017

It is with the deepest sorrow that our beloved son, brother, amazingly adored and fantastic father, great friend, and avid animal lover B. James Yacos, or better know as B.J., 34, of Weirton, WV,  left us unexpectedly on January 9, 2017, to be with our Lord Jesus in Heaven.  B.J. worked for JMAR trucking out of Fargo, Noth Dakota....