Obituaries and Tributes

Jun 8, 2016

Michael Joseph Yakubik, 52, of New Cumberland, WV died on  June 8, 2016. He was born on June 8, 1964 to the late Andrew Yakubik and surviving Helen Margaret (Raycher) Yakubik. He is survived by one son John Andrew Yakubik of Garfield Heights, OH, There will be a service for Michael at a future date.

To leave...

Jun 6, 2016

Nancy Lee (Sobota) Hall, 60, of Wheeling WV, died Monday June 6, 2016 at Heartland Nursing home.  She was born September 16, 1955 to the late Joseph and Anne (Tybuszewski) Sobota. She was preceded in death by a son Michael Hall, and a sister Jo Ann Roth. Nancy is survived by a daughter Kathy (Alan) Saffell of Fairpoint, OH,...

Jun 1, 2016

Jacqueline Elizabeth Creamer, 88, of New Alexandra, OH died June 1, 2016 at Allegheny General.  She was born on December 14, 1927 to the late "Dewey" and Margaret (Bartok) Garrison.  She was preceded in death by her husband George A. Creamer, one son Craig Creamer, and two brothers Bob and Bill Garrison.

She is survived by her...

May 30, 2016

Stanley F. Galownia Jr., 75, of Mingo Junction, OH died Monday May 30, 2016 at Valley Hospice.  He was born July 24, 1940 to the late Stanley F. Sr., and Helen (Meatris)  Galownia.

He graduated high school  and was a Steel worker and owned a Nationwide Insurance office in Wintersville for a number of years, and a...

May 25, 2016

Denise Barbara (Kay) King, 61, of Mingo Junction, died May 25, 2016 with her beloved daughter and granddaughter by her side.  She was born on June 4, 1954 to the late Leonard Kay and surviving Barbara (Clarey) Kay.  She served in the Navy as a Pilot Mechanic, and worked hard throughout her life.  She is survived by her daughter...

May 19, 2016

Mario Anthony Boni, 61, of Bloomingdale, OH, died May 19, 2016, at OSU Wexner in Columbus, OH. He was born on February 5, 1955, to the later John Rocco and Linnie (Owens) Boni.

Mario was a self employed Mechanic and served his country in the Air force. He is survived by three brothers John Boni and his...

May 18, 2016

Roberta Ann (Banks) Ramsey, 74, of Mingo Jct, OH died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 under the care of Valley Hospice.  She was born on April 20, 1942 in Cadiz, Ohio to the  Ronald and Mary (Wallace) Banks. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Betty (Franklin) Tyler and Cheryl Nobel.

She was survived by...

May 17, 2016

William Astacio, 76, of Steubenville, OH died Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, OH.  He was born on October 8, 1939 to the late Guillermo Astacio and mother.

William was Catholic by faith and a worked as a press operator for a machine shop back in New York.  He was preceded in death...

May 17, 2016

Janet L. Chieffalo, 65, of Wheeling, WV, died Tuesday May 17, 2016, at OVMC Hospital. She was born in Wheeling, WV on April 8, 1951 to the late Albert and Rose (Kunski) Chieffalo.

She is survived by her two sons Shawn (Missy) Chieffalo of Pleasent Grove, and Danny Chieffalo of Martins Ferry. Grandchildren Justus and Dezmond Chieffalo...

May 14, 2016

Kristen Elizabeth Shunk, 33, of Shadyside, OH died Saturday, May 14, 2016 peacefully at home with her mom, Robin Maskivish of Shadyside, her brother Vince Shunk of Mingo Junction, and her dogs at her side.  There will be no visitation.

Kristen was a Christian by faith and loved our Lord Jesus Christ.  Kristen loved life and had...

May 10, 2016

Loretta Joann Salazar 55, of Steubenville, OH  was called home by the Lord on Tuesday May 10, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was born on November 1, 1960 to the late Manuel and Nancy (Vargo) Salazar. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Salazar of Wintersville, and her  son Colton Salazar of Mingo Junction, OH,...

Apr 27, 2016

Audrey Lillian (Barnes) Delpup, 86, of Steubenville died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, OH. Audrey was born on November 8, 1929 in Steubenville, to the late Carlyle Katherine (VanDyne) Barnes.  Audrey was an avid romance novel reader and enjoyed crocheting.  She loved and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

On June 24, 1954...

Apr 16, 2016

Frank Kovach Jr., 72, of Mingo Junction, OH died April 16, 2016 at Trinity West. He was born on April 7, 1944 to the late Frank and Susanna (Varga) Kovach Sr. He is survived by his loving family.

He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel as a Crain Operator, he liked the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Penguins  and...

Apr 10, 2016

James S. Dicenzo, 83, of Mingo Junction, OH died April 10, 2016 at Trinity West.  James was born on December 4, 1932 in Mingo Junction, to the late John and Annie (Ross) Dicenzo.

James work for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel as a Janitor, he is survived by two sisters, two nieces, and one nephew.

It was...

Apr 6, 2016

George Fredrick McMahon Jr., 55, or Bellaire, OH went to be with the Lord April 6, 2016.  He was born on November 26, 1960 to George (Mary) Fredrick McMahon and the late Helen Louise (Myers) McMahon.

He was a Laborer in Construction for many years.  He is survived by his wife Charlotte "Cissy" (Tucker) McMahon, two daughters...

Apr 5, 2016

Patricia Ann (Miller) McQuade, 66, of Wintersville, OH died April 5, 2016 at Trinity West.  She was born on January 18, 1950 to the late Carl Frank and  Mary Roberta (Donahue) Miller.  She is preceded in death by her ex husband Robert John McQuade, she is survived by one daughter Sarah Michele Combs of Wintersville, two grand children Kenneth...

Apr 5, 2016

Don Edward Rouse Jr., 49, of Steubenville, OH died April 5, 2016.  He was born on April 7, 1966 to Donald Edward Rouse Sr. and Donna Ann (Larry) Harris Starkey. He is survived by his wife Jodie (Humes) Rouse, four daughters Christina Rouse, Mary Rouse, Megan Rouse, and Alicia Rouse, three sisters Tina (Gary) Starkey, Janie (Tim) Blocker, Amber...

Apr 4, 2016

Linda Rae (Rupert) Moffat, 62, of Wintersville, OH died April 4, 2016 at Trinity West. She was born on February 27, 1954 to the late Raymond Leo and Shirley Lois (Brown) Rupert.

Linda was preceded in death by her daughter Ashlee Rae (Moffat) Miller, and two sisters Margie Elaine Rupert and Barbara Ann "Queenie" (Rupert) Gillespie.  She...

Mar 28, 2016

Frank Alan Smith, 46, of Steubenville, OH died March 28, 2016 at Trinity West in Steubenville. Frank was born on April 9, 1969 to the late Harold Howard SR. and Dorothy Ann (Lucas) Smith.  Frank was a carpenter, a mechanic, and a jack of all trades, a past member of Our Lady of North American Martyrs, and loved to...

Mar 26, 2016

Ruth C. Starr, 78, of Steubenville, OH died March 26, 2016 surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on August 29, 1937 to the late John and Marguerite (Skinner) Moats.  She was preceded in death by one sister Barbara Martin, and two great grand children Alexis, and Owen Walker.  Ruth is survived by her five children Helen E Starr,...