Obituaries and Tributes

Oma Eugene ("Buster") Summers

Mar 23, 2017

Oma Eugene "Buster" Summers 69, of Rayland, OH died March 23, 2017 at Laurels of Steubenville.  He was born on December 22, 1948 to the late Oma Jay and Emma Lucille (Carpenter)  Summers.  He was preceded in death by his wife Dee Summers, two brothers Howard "Bud" Summers, and Chuck Summers, one sister Linda Lue Burch, and one infant...

Richard George Eubanks

Mar 22, 2017

Richard George Eubanks, 83 of Bridgeport, OH died March 22, 2017 at OVMC Wheeling, WV.  He was born on June 30, 1933 to the late Christopher and Mizzoris (Frye) Eubanks. He was a member of the Wheeling Cave Club, Martins Ferry VFW, and the Moundsville American Legion. He was preceded in death by a brother Charles Eubanks and sister...

Richard Joseph Ward

Mar 19, 2017

Richard Joseph Ward 65, of Weirton, WV died March 19, 2017 at Allegeny General, PA.  He was born on December 31, 1951 to the late Albert F. and Anna Ward.  He is survived by his wife Kim Arlene (Moore) Ward, two children Jameson Ward of North Canton, OH and Amanda (Jerof) Fann of Tippicone, three grand chidlren Sophia Ward...

Thelma Sandra (Paavola) Buchmelter

Mar 19, 2017

Thelma Sandra (Paavola) Buchmelter 75, of Mingo Jct. OH peacefully left this world on Sunday, March 19, 2017.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a friend to all she met.  There wasn't a person she met that didn't love her for her kindness and compassionate.

Born August 17, 1941 to the late Elmer and Pauline...

Clyde Marvin Charles ("Bud") Flesher

Mar 18, 2017

Clyde Marvin Charles "Bud" Flesher, 73, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on March 18, 2017.  Bud was born on February 18, 1944 to the late William Opal and Florell (Carpenter) Flesher.  Bud was an avid fisherman, scrap man who worked for Stover Inc.

He is preceded in death by two brothers William Orlan and Holly Clay...

Charles John ("Choach") Lappert

Mar 17, 2017

Charles John "Choach" Lappert, 93, of St.Clairsville, OH passed away at home surronded by a loving family.  Choach was born on March 14, 1924 to the late Charles Albert and Mary (Mikulic) Lappert.

He is survived by his wife Alice Bellon (David) Lappert, six children Gary Lynn (Louise) Lappert of Bellaire, Linda Lee (Donald) Allen of Hawaii,...

Ralph Kenneth Kimble

Mar 9, 2017

Ralph Kenneth Kimble, 71, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on March 9, 2017.  He was born on February 4, 1946 to the late Ralph C. and Mary D. (Nation) Kimble.  He is preceded in death by his son Kenneth John Irwin.  He is survived by his significant other Barbara Lucille Reynolds of 26 years, one son Ralph Kevin...

Ellah Elaine Wachter

Mar 8, 2017

Ellah Elaine Wachter, 2 months old, of Mingo Junction, OH went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2017. She was born on December 25, 2016 to her parents Broc Gavin Wachter and Desiree Nicole Barto.  Friends may call on Thursday March 16, 2017 at Brentwood United Methodist Church 148 Stephens St. Wintersville, OH from 10 am until...

Emily Lenae Hoder

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"...

Pamala Lynn (Harless) Tice

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...

Kristy Lynn (Irvin) Snell

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...

Derrick Michael Tucker

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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Andrea Lee (Hreha) Price

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...

Stephanie Lee (Trout) Forbes

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...

David Martin Carsey

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.

Elizabeth Ann Swartz

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...

Thomas Alfred Abrams

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...

George Edward Vasich

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...

Sheila Ann (Lojas) Roberts

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...

Bryan Keith Oiler

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...