obituaries

Mar 8, 2026

Mary Agnes "Aggie" Bradley, 86, of Mingo Jct., Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 8, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born March 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Frances (Petrick) Flanigan.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph...

Mar 8, 2026

Lula M. "Mama Lu" Roe, 78, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday March 8, 2026 at home.

She was born December 6, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Marvin E. and Betty J. (Thress) Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Roe on July 26, 2024; and three...

Mar 8, 2026

William 'Alan' Bickerstaff, 65, of Wintersville, OH, passed away unexpectedly Sunday March 8, 2026 at home.

He was born June 24, 1960, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late William J. and Cora I. (Welling) Bickerstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. "Bob" Bickerstaff.

Alan...

Mar 8, 2026

Bonnie E. Lash, 63, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday March 8, 2026, at the Country Club Manor in Steubenville after a long battle with dementia.

She was born October 22, 1962 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Thomas and Shirley (Bickerstaff) Eddy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mar 6, 2026

Randall L. "Randy" Lewis, 66, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday March 6, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born February 5, 1960, in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late Harry R. and Shirley Kay (Greenwood) Lewis, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three...

Mar 6, 2026

AnnaMarie Stoddart, 85, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday March 6, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 29, 1940 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the Anthony "Tony" Parissi, Sr. and Goldie (Reidy) Parissi. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony "Tony" Parissi,...

Feb 17, 2026

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,...

Feb 15, 2026

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.

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Feb 8, 2026

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...

Feb 4, 2026

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...

Jan 28, 2026

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...

Jan 26, 2026

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,...

Jan 24, 2026

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"...

Jan 24, 2026

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...

Jan 21, 2026

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,...

Jan 20, 2026

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...

Jan 13, 2026

Douglas A. Smith, 65, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday January 13, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born June 17, 1960, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Clyde L. "Smitty" and Lois J. "Jeane" (Rouse) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his companion,...

Jan 7, 2026

Helen A. Czoka, 86, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday January 7, 2026 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

She was born May 25, 1939 in Dillonvale, OH, a daughter of the late Edward and Sophie (Supinski) Chmelovsky, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael John Czoka on...

Jan 5, 2026

Martha R. "Marty" Morgan, 74, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Monday January 5, 2026, at the Laurels of Steubenville.

She was born August 12, 1951 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Andrew and Nettie (Williams) Carpenter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Martha...

Dec 22, 2025

Clyde R. "Rick" Wine, Sr., 77, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Monday December 22, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

He was born April 24, 1948 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Clyde C. and Wilda (Mossor) Wine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Wine...