Obituaries and Tributes

Jun 5, 2015

Phillip Gary Purr, 74, of Dillonvale, OH formaly of West Palm Beach FL, died June 5, 2015 at EORH in Martins Ferry.  Gary was a General Contractor for much of his life, he served his country in the Navy, and was a Minister for Science of the Mind.  He was preceded in death by his parents Carroll Jack and...

May 29, 2015

James Donald Knight JR., 82, of Mingo Junction, OH died May 29, 2015 at home. James was born on February 15, 1933, to the late James and Helen (Bell) Knight.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son Jeffery Knight.  James was retired from Weirton Steal, he loved the Steelers and the Pirates, he...

May 26, 2015

Pastor Ginger Veronica Fyock, of Steubenville, OH died May 26, 2015, at UPMC Mercy.  Ginger was born August 1, 1944 to the late Leyland Sleight and surviving mother Vivian Patanella.  Ginger was the pastor of the "Love Cathedrial" in Steubenville.  She is survived by her two children Harold John Fyock Jr. of Wintersville, and Mona Lisa Patton of Steubenville,...

May 8, 2015

Sandra Lee Mullins of Toronto, OH died Friday May 8, 2015 at Dixon Health Care.  Sandra was the daughter of the late Arlie Franklin Lowe and is survived by Shirley Ann (Barker) Lowe. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Sandra is also survived by her husband Paul Darrell Mullins Jr.,  Five children Brian Arlie...

May 1, 2015

Louise E Renforth 51, of Mingo Junction, OH died May 1, 2015 at EORH in Martins Ferry.  She was born December 19, 1963 to the late John A Renforth and Nellrose (Adams) Renforth.  She was preceded in death by a brother Richard Renforth.

Louise is survived by her three children Stephani Gotschal, James Roe, and Sierra Renforth....

Apr 30, 2015

Charles Edward Hoover, 54, of Mingo Junction, OH died April 30, 2015 at his home. He was born July 17, 1960 to late William E.Hoover Jr. and Phillis (Schapit) Hoover.

He is survived by four children Hope Elizabeth Hoover, Chas Hoover, Christopher Hoover, and Jessie Rietz, step mother Marilyn Campbell, two brothers Fred Hoover, and William Edward...

Apr 27, 2015

Carla J (Barcus) Scott, 55 of Smithfield, OH died April 27, 2015 at Acuity Steubenville. She was born August 4, 1959 in Steubenville, OH to  the late Harry and Rosa (Wayte) Barcus.

She was preceded in death by two sisters Carol and Patty Barcus, and two brothers Doug and David Barcus. Carla is survived by her husband...

Apr 27, 2015

Max Hartle Crider Jr. 76, of Martins Ferry died April 27, 2015 at home surrounded by family.  Max was born May 17, 1938 to the late Max Crider Sr. and Alice (Dowin) Crider.  Max was preceded in death by one infant sister Catherine Crider and three brothers Donald, Ken, and Charlie.

Max love to fish and play...

Apr 24, 2015

Sara Ann McVay 88, of Bridgeport, OH died April 24, 2015 at home surrounded by family. Sara was preceded in death by her parents Herbert L. Burge and Ethel C. (Carpenter) Talkash, her husband Dale "Rocky" McVay, two sisters Inez and Willa, a granddaughter Kimberlee Ann Conner, and two nieces Judy and Kay. Sara was an employee of Gray's...

Apr 16, 2015

John Jay Boyd JR. died April 16, 2015 at Trinity West.  He was born February 14, 1958 in Dennison, OH to the late John James and Doris (Hawkins) Boyd.  Services are pending. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Apr 11, 2015

Robert Lee Yingling,80 of Beallsville, died Saturday April 11, 2015 at Wheeling Hospital Acuity.  He was born in Captina, WV on November 2, 1934 to the late Earl Mark and Freida (Ladenberger) Yingling. He was preceded in death by a sister Mary Jane Hupp.  He is survived by a sister Carol Isaly of Beallsville, OH.  Schuetz funeral Home Mingo...

Apr 7, 2015

Richard "Rick" V. Gilliam III, 45, of Martins Ferry, OH died April 7, 2015 at EORH.  He was born on July 27, 1969, to the late George Vaonakis and survived by his mother Sally Ann Benson.  Rick was in the Steelers Nation, he loved his family, football, softball,fishing, and shooting pool in a League.  Rick is survived by his...

Mar 31, 2015

JOSEPH CHARLES “CHUCK” LOOMAN, SR

February 23, 1937 – March 31, 2015

Family and friends mourn the loss of Joseph Charles “Chuck” Looman, Sr. who passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.  He was 78...

Mar 29, 2015

Jerry Allen Risdon,70, of Steubenville, died Sunday March 29, 2015 at his home in.  He was born September 28, 1944 to the late Robert and Dorothy (Groves) Risdon.  Jerry liked to drink and shoot pool and have fun with his friends.  He leaves behind four sons Brad Risdon, Jeremy Risdon, Johnny Risdon, and Jerry Risdon, and an ex-wife Barbara...

Mar 26, 2015

Sherry Lynn Mazure, 67, of Coshocton, OH died March 26, 2015 at Carriage Inn of Steubenville. She was born March 26, 1948 to the late Albert O. and Edna Louise (McMaster) Mazure.  Sherry loved to fish, hunt, gather mushrooms and go deer hunting.  She is survived by her brother Douglas Mazure of Smithfield.  Sherry wish was to be cremated...

Mar 25, 2015

Eleanor Curfman, 77, of Tiltonsville, OH died Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at home.  She was born July 24, 1937 to the late Harry and Mary Kathryn (Whiteaker) Harvey. She was preceded in death by her husband, one sister Charlotte Sherwood, and five brothers Marlin and Timothy Coram, Tony, Sammy, and Jimmy Black. She is survived by a daughter Mary...

Mar 20, 2015

Edward Joseph DeCesare, 87, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 20, 2015.

Born January 3, 1928, in Steubenville, Ohio, Ed was preceded in death by his parents, the late Carmen and Lena DiCesare and his brothers  the late Robert De Cesare , Joseph DiCesare .  He is survived by his...

Mar 17, 2015

Tammy Ruth McElwaney 3 months old of Steubenville, OH died March 17, 2015, she was born November 19, 2014 to Eddie Dwayne McElwaney and Denise Marie Ryan. Tammy is survived by two sisters Alissa M. Ryan, and Isabell S. McElwaney, pap pap Edwin L. Morehouse, Mam Mam Shirley A. Pearson, Paw Paw Leroy Pearson, two uncles Eric Lenning and...

Mar 10, 2015

Ernest "Clint" Robinette,48, of Mingo Junction, OH, died Tuesday March 10, 2015, at Trinity West.  Clint was born on January 28, 1967 to the late Ernest Robinette and survived by Martha Tyree. Also Survived by his significant other Traci Lynn Vanmeter, two children Michael Robinette and Allison Robinette all of Mingo. Clint was cremated with no service observed.  Schuetz...

Mar 9, 2015

John Joseph Radvansky Jr., 62, of Mingo Junction, OH, died March 9, 2015 at home.  He was born October 14, 1952 to the late John J. Radvansky Sr. and Irene (Potenzini) Radvansky. John was preceded in death by one brother James Radvansky.  John is survived by his sister Cathy Risdon of Mingo and Nephews John and Jerry Risdon. John's...