Obituaries

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...

Jun 21, 2025

Sharon Y. Dilley, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday June 21, 2025, in the ER at Trinity West in Steubenville, OH.

Sharon was born June 23, 1952, in Steubenville, daughter of the late Leonard and Ruth (Morrow) Dilley. She was also preceded in death by sister, Nianne Hancock, infant brother William John and three brothers, Leonard...

Jun 20, 2025

Robert "Bob" Freeman, 89, graduated to Heaven on June 20, 2025, after a full and beautiful life dedicated to his loving wife and family. Born August 8, 1935, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Mary Freeman of Steubenville.

Bob graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1954 prior to enlisting in...

Jun 15, 2025

Calvin R. "Bud" Lawrence, 84, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home.

Bud was born February 16, 1941, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Raymond E. and Violet (Williamson) Lawrence. Bud was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Bonnie (Castner) Lawrence in 2014, his brother, Joel, and...

Jun 13, 2025

Arthur C. Wells, of Mingo Junction, OH, lovingly known as "Art" to those closest to him, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025 at the age of 78 in Weirton, WV after a hard fought battle with several illnesses.

Born in Steubenville, OH, Arthur was the son of the late Ralph C. Wells and Audrey (Higgins) Wells....

Jun 11, 2025

Gary L. Hanlon, affectionately known by his friends as 'Hog Head', passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the Bel Air Care Center in Alliance, OH.

Gary was born March 16, 1949, in Follansbee, WV, son of the late Emmett T. and Irene L. (Dennis) Hanlon. He was also preceded in death by brother, William "Bill" Hanlon,...

Jun 11, 2025

Ann Marie (Krulcik) Grayzar, 90, of Smithfield, OH, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at a Place to Call Home Elderly Care in Strongsville, OH.

Ann was born March 16, 1935 in Smithfield, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Barnas) Krulcik. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy Juliano and sister, Leona...

Jun 9, 2025

Betty Jean Ruttencutter, 81, of Bloomingdale, OH, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025.

Betty was born June 22, 1943, in Salt Run, OH, daughter of the late William 'Bill' and Jessie Mae (Wilburn) Matthews. She was also preceded in death by her husband John, sister Joyce Rine, and brother Ronald Matthews.

In her earlier years...