Obituaries and Tributes

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....

Jan 6, 2017

Priscilla Rose Nice, 61, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away on January 6, 2017.  She was born on June 11, 1955 to the surviving Richard Lynn and late Patricia Ann (Carman) Lynn.

She was preceded in death by a son John Michael Dayton and a sister Ruth Bell.

She is survived by her daughter Nicole Baker...

Jan 3, 2017

Patty J. "Pat" Simmons, of Mingo Jct., OH passed into Heaven on January 3, 2017, at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville.  She was born in Hepzibah, WV, a daughter of the late E. Ray and Ethel Mae (Williams) Powell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Richard R. Scaffidi; and...

Dec 31, 2016

Kris Alan Wade, 41, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away December 31, 2016.  He was born on February 21, 1975 to his surviving parents Robert H. and Sharlene (Roe) Wade.  He is survived by his three children Michael, Gracie, and Jacob Wade, one brother Robert W. Wade of Mingo Junction. Private services where held at the convince of the...

Dec 30, 2016

Herbert Charles Breiding II, 79, of Wheeling, WV, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2016.

He was born on August 7, 1937 to the late Herbert Charles I and Mary Rose (Sikish) Breiding.

He was a Carpenter by trade and built house for most of his life, He was a Korean war...

Dec 29, 2016

Sherry Lee Moore, 61, of Steubenville, OH died peacefully on December 29, 2016 at Trinity West.  She was born on April 9, 1955 to the late Graydon Bryson and Mary Elizabeth (Grant) Lyman.  She was preceded in death by Frank Dallas her first husband;  She is survived by her companion Terry Dobbins of Steubenville, two sons Frank (Kristen) Dallas...

Dec 26, 2016

Pearl "Betty"  (Leyland)Thompson, 85, of Rayland, OH passed Monday, December 26, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on November 8, 1931 in Wheeling, WV to the late Joseph and Pearl E. (Mackey) Leyland. She was retired as a LPN at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling. She was proceeded in death by her husband...

Dec 25, 2016

Chandra Lynne Brown, 59, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully on December 25, 2016. She was a faithful member/usher and caregiver of the Apostolic Light House Church in Weirton, under the late pastor Henry "Tex" Burns. She is survived by her son Jonathan Christopher (Stephanie) Brown, grandchildren Gabriel Sharpe, Margarita Cabrera, Darla Winn, Faith Brown, Carmendine Brown, Jonathan Brown...

Dec 25, 2016

James Randall Donley,56, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on December 25, 2016 at home.  He was born on September 26, 1960 to the late James Edward Donley and surviving Shirley Cecilia (Pack) Donley. He is survived by his son Alexander Donley of Adena, OH, sisters Sue Salvaterra of Canton, OH, Christine (Bert) Snedeker of Martins Ferry, Rhonda Marsh of...

Dec 22, 2016

Dianne Dee Brykalski, 75, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on December 22, 2016.  She was born on December 26, 1940 in Wheeling WV, to the late Frank and Olga (Brandtner) Kerkuta.  She is preceded in death by her husband Antony A. Brykalski.  Survived by daughter Darlene Partida, one brother William (Theresa) Kerkuta of Dillonvale, and one sister Lila...

Dec 15, 2016

Ronald James Simeth II, 61, of Martins Ferry, OH died December 15, 2016.  He was born on August 22, 1955 to the late Ronald James I and Joann Jean (Dearth) Simeth.  He is survived by his wife Debbie Lynne (Safreed) Simeth, one son Michael (Susie) Simeth of Minnesota, two sisters Paula (Roy) Anderson  of Wheeling, Mary (Albert) Ennis of...

Dec 12, 2016

Carl James Meeker, 62, of Rayland, OH died December 12, 2016 at home. He was born on October 30, 1954 to the late Howard and Dolly Lee (Thornton) Meeker. Carl worked at Buckeye North Elementary in Brilliant, Ohio for 44 years.

He was preceded in death by his brother William Meeker, brother-in-laws Steve Young,Tom Cline, sister-in-law Jenny...

Dec 7, 2016

D'Lonr ᾱ Hilton Freeman, 2, of Steubneville, OH passed away at his home on December 7, 2016.  He was born on March 30, 2014 to Garrett Arnold and Alexis Jene Keenan Freeman.  He is survived by his four brothers Jayjuan Wise, Derrick Bauer, Deon Freeman, Garrett Freeman, and four sisters Quintona Freeman, Autumn Freeman, Natayvia Freeman, and...