Obituaries

Aug 21, 2025

Terrence G. "Terry" Ignace, 74, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Thursday Aug. 21, 2025, in the Valley Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Terry was born May 2, 1951, in Martins Ferry, OH, son of the late Stan and Cathy (Benko) Ignace. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Stephanie.

Terry was a long-time...

Aug 19, 2025

Doris Blischak, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away at the age of 97 on August 19, 2025, at Cherry Blossom Senior Living in Columbus, OH.

A native of New Oxford, PA, Doris received her RN degree from Philadelphia General Hospital and met her future husband in that city.

In 1948, she married Michael Blischak of...

Aug 12, 2025

Joshua A. Bergles, 35, of Delaware, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.

Josh was born July 4, 1990, in Steubenville, OH, son of Joseph A. and Lisa K. (Carnahan) Bergles.

Josh was a 2008 graduate of Edison Local High School. He later enlisted...

Aug 12, 2025

Randy L. Westbrook, Sr., 78, of Empire, OH, passed away Tuesday Aug. 12, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Randy was born April 24, 1947, in East Liverpool, OH, son of the late Dewey and Delores (Boughner) Westbrook, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his brother Larry.

Randy retired...

Aug 5, 2025

JoLynn Chadwick Wojtas, 50, of Toronto, OH, died Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her entire family.

JoLynn was born January 17, 1975, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Joseph W. Chadwick and Vicki (Dawson) Chadwick, who survives.

She was a 1993 graduate of Toronto High School. JoLynn went on to...

Aug 2, 2025

Ethel L. Mayo, 84, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the Sage Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Gahanna, OH.

Ethel was born on October 25, 1940, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Clifford and Elizabeth (Moore) Mayo. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Hilda...

Aug 1, 2025

Emilie Rose (Herrick) VanNest, 84, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday Aug. 1, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Emilie was born Sept. 17, 1940, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Michael J. and Ludmilla (Kubina) Herrick.

Emilie's wishes were to be cremated with a graveside service,...

Jul 30, 2025

Marie Ellen Creamer, 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born September 9, 1943, in Witchazel, near Smithfield. Mom was the 4th daughter of Melvin (Boss) and Adelaide (Bessie) Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Lois, Ruth and Rena, her children's father, the Reverand...

Jul 23, 2025

Gerald E. "Joe" Giffin, 74, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in the Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

Joe was born January 9, 1951 in Steubenville, OH, son of the late William E. and Leona (McNemar) Giffin.

Joe worked as a Bricklayer in the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Plant, in Mingo Jct.,...

Jul 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen (Morris) (Jackson) Webber, who departed this life peacefully on July 18, 2025, at her daughter Darla's home, where she resided for over 5 years.

Born March 20, 1936, in Wellsville, OH, to the late Walter W. and Opal J. (Kelly) Morris. She was a...

Jul 14, 2025

Roy C. Nation was born in Steubenville, Ohio and was a 1987 graduate of the Ohio School for the Deaf.

He was an exceptionally hard worker. During his life he worked many jobs including auto repair and helping special needs children with school transportation.

He loved the outdoors and enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing when...

Jul 10, 2025

Robert J. "Rob" Liddick, affectionately known as "Bird" by everyone that knew him, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Born February 1, 1956, in Steubenville, OH, Bird was the son of the late James E. and Patricia A. (Garee) Liddick.

A proud...

Jul 7, 2025

Clara Z. "Babe" (Garcia) Kovarik, 100, of Rayland, OH, passed away Monday July 7, 2025, in the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

Babe was born June 18, 1925, in Piney Fork, OH, daughter of the late Manuel and Bessie (DeWitt) Garcia.

After graduation from Smithfield High School, Babe attended the Steubenville Business College. She...

Jul 6, 2025

Jerry J. Doyle, 81, of Toronto, OH, passed away July 6, 2025, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

Jerry was born Nov. 28, 1943, in Steubenville, son of the late Stanley E. and Esquline (Anderson) Doyle, Sr. He also was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Anthony Doyle and brother Robert...

Jul 4, 2025

William Knight, born on June 3, 1956, peacefully passed away at home on July 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Archie R. Knight and Evelyn V. Knight.

William is survived by his two daughters, Rachel (Craig) Hagenbaugh and Andrea (Curtis) Trimble, as well as his cherished grandchildren, Elisa, Vince, Cameron, and Carissa....

Jul 2, 2025

David Sadowski, 79, born November 27, 1945, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away peacefully at Horizons Inc. Group Home in Steubenville, OH, on Wednesday July 2, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victoria (Wagosh) and Walter F. Sadowski and his brother, Walter D. Sadowski, Sr.

David faced significant challenges throughout his life due...

Jun 28, 2025

Gary Wayne Drobne, 83, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Saturday June 28, 2025, in the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Gary was born Sept. 11, 1941, in Steubenville, son of the late Edward and Mary (Trionfi) Drobne.

Gary formerly worked for the Jefferson Co. Highway Dept. and was the owner/operator of Drobne Hauling...

Jun 27, 2025

Phillip J. Mattucci, Jr., 65, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home.

Phillip was born February 9, 1960, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Phillip Sr., and Helen (Smith) Mattucci. He was also preceded in death by his aunt and uncle, who helped raise him, Jack and Jean De Bellis, and...

Jun 25, 2025

Barbara June (Curry) Mayers, 93 of Steubenville, OH, passed away June 25, 2025.

She was born in her grandmother's home on Logan St., in Steubenville, on Sept. 21, 1931, to the late Edgar and Elizabeth (Farkas) Curry. In addition to her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her husband, David H. Mayers and her furry cat,...

Jun 24, 2025

Patricia Gail Keeton, 66, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Tuesday June 24, 2025, in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Patty was born August 1, 1958, in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Charles and Audrey (Bartley) Keeton. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, and her beloved dog Cooper.

She...