All Obituaries

Donna J. Escobedo, 60, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Goodyear, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 17, 2026 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. She was born February 10, 1966 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Arden R. and Shirley D. (Jackson) Westfall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel P. Escobedo, Sr. on September 20, 2024; and two brothers, Ivan and Arden Westfall. Donna worked for ...

Bryan W. Kovach, Sr., 62, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday February 15, 2026 at home. He was born November 14, 1963, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Steven D. and Josephine S. “Josie” (Rudnicki) Kovach, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Kovach, Jr. Bryan began his working life in service to others with the Brilliant Volunteer Fire Department, where he proudly served as an EMT. That calling stayed with him throughout his ...

Ella “Boots” Smith, 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 8, 2026 at the home of her loving caregivers, her grandson Charles Ortiz and his wife Michelle, and her two great-grandchildren, Kaydence and Trey Ortiz, who lovingly helped take care of grandma in Wintersville, OH. She was born August 28, 1937 in Escambia County, Alabama, a daughter of the late Hugh and Helen (Grissett) Flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ...

Nathan A. “Nate” Bates, 24, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday February 4, 2026. He was born June 14, 2001 in Martins Ferry, OH. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald W. “Jerry” Bates, Jr. and his maternal grandfather, Gene Brown. Nate graduated from Buckeye Local High School in 2019. He worked as a water transfer operator for Clearwater Oil and Gas. Nate loved spending time outdoors and he enjoyed fishing and restoring cars and ...

Florence M. “Flo” Coen, 93, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday January 28, 2026 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. She was born September 21, 1932 in Taylorstown, PA, a daughter of the late Alford W. and Anna (Sickles) Meloy Britton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Paul “KP” Coen on July 26, 2006; a daughter, Paula Pasco; a brother, William “Robert” Meloy; her ...

Jack R. Vardzel, age 7, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away suddenly Monday January 26, 2026 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH, after a courageous battle with multiple health issues. Though his time on earth was brief, Jack was deeply loved by all who knew him. A sweet and cherished boy, he touched countless hearts despite being unable to walk or speak. He was the center of his family’s world and showed extraordinary strength and bravery, enduring ...

Mary Kay Dojonovic, 90, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Saturday January 24, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. She was born in Toronto, OH, on August 6, 1935, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Herrick) Andrews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Dojonovic on June 17, 2006; and five siblings:  Pauline Tulencik, Fran DiBiase, Joe Andrews, Al Andrews and Tom Andrews.   Surviving ...

Gary L. Roman, 60, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Saturday January 24, 2026 at home. He was born July 27, 1965, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Fred M. and Rayvonna (Barton) Roman, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred “Turby” Roman, Jr. and John D. “Jackie” Roman; and a sister, Deborah Haese. Surviving are a sister, Marlene Roscoe of Wintersville, OH; his good friend, Betty Burch of Wintersville, OH; a niece, ...

Drusilla “Jane” Teramana, 85, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday January 21, 2026, peacefully at home after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. She was born June 30, 1940 in Dover, OH, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Matilda M. (Jones) Kendle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jean Teramana on January 19, 2009; and four brothers, Richard, Roger, Kenneth and Melvin Kendle; and two sisters, Karen Richardson and Gwendolyn ...

Marsha R. Qualtire, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Tuesday January 20, 2026 at home.  She was born July 15,1941 in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late, John and Margaret (Fulton) Molner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Qualtire. Marsha worked in the Hello Shop at the Fort Steuben Mall for many years. She is survived by her three children, Patrick (Cindy) of Jasper, GA, Mary Margaret Qualtire-Howard (Jeff) of Mingo Jct., Jennifer ...