obituaries

Jun 2, 2025

Samuel B. Peeler, Jr., 90, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Monday June 2, 2025 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born July 23, 1934 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late Samuel B. and Mazie (Booth) Peeler, Sr.

Sam retired in 1993 from AEP where he was...

May 29, 2025

Nancy J. Hyde, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday May 29, 2025 at the Weirton Geriatric Center.

She was born December 20, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Frank A. "Pete" and Dorothy (Phillipson) Kelly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell C. Hyde.

May 28, 2025

O. Dixie Turner, 82, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2025 at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born February 17, 1943 in New Alexandria, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph "Murry" and Ruth (Hyndman) Carson.

Dixie was a teacher at Buckeye Local High School for 30 years. She was...

May 25, 2025

Shirley L. Fields, 87, of Johnstown, OH, passed away Sunday May 25, 2025 at home.

She was born December 26, 1937 in Graysville, OH, a daughter of the late Herber C. and Helen D. (Harmon) Knowlton. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Lawrence D. "Don" Fields; and a sister, Darlene...

May 12, 2025

LaDonna T. Cutri, 90, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday May 12, 2025 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

She was born January 26, 1935 in Middlefield, OH, a daughter of the late Ray W. and Dorothy M. (Rex) Joiner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

May 3, 2025

Gertrude A. "Gertie" DiCarlo DiLoreto, 91, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Saturday May 3, 2025 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

She was born April 15, 1934 in Mingo Junction, OH a daughter of the late Attilio "Til" and Amelia T. (Lugano) DiCarlo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

May 2, 2025

Francis J. "Francie" DiLoreto, 93, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Friday May 2, 2025 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born in 1931 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late Domenico and Virginia Giovannucci DiLoreto, both of Pratola Peliqna L'Aguila, Italy. In addition to his parents, he was...

Apr 29, 2025

Hattie C. Hays, 88, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born July 11, 1936 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Willie and Goldie (Edge) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Donald "Jack" Hays; a son,...

Apr 25, 2025

Raymond C. "Ray" Sullivan, 60, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday April 25, 2025 at home.

He was born December 29,1964 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Jack "Bugsy" and Nancy (Mackey) Sullivan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Robinett and Debbi Shamanski.

Ray was...

Apr 23, 2025

David A. Johnson, 59, of Brilliant, OH, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday April 23, 2025 while at work.

He was born April 18, 1966, in Omaha, NE. He is a son of the late Sharon (Earlewine) Dawson Seevers.

David was a self-employed Vendor. He was contracted through Snyder Lance for 13 years and currently worked for...

Apr 13, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Phillis, 61, of New Alexandria, Ohio died Sunday April 13, 2025.  She was born on Oct. 27, 1963 in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Terry and Naomia (Wilson) Matthews of Brilliant.

Cindy graduated from Buckeye North High School and Jefferson Community College.  She was a Presbyterian by faith and formally attended the New Alex Community...

Apr 6, 2025

Mary (Chuma) Foglietti, 98, of Mingo Junction, Ohio was born July 10, 1926 and passed away peacefully on Sunday April 6, 2025 at Eliza at Chagrin Falls, with her family by her side.

Mary was a devoted member of St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Mingo where she sang in the choir and was a member of the...

Apr 4, 2025

Daunna J. Moffo, 79, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday April 4, 2025 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born October 8, 1945 in West Union, WV, a daughter of the late Bernard B. and Clara (Swiger) Ford, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mar 23, 2025

Flora L. Ellis, 75, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday March 23, 2025 at home.

She was born June 4, 1949 in Wheeling WV, a daughter of the late Robert Morgan and Alma L. (Shreve) Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by a daughter, Teresa Ellis; and three brothers, Paul Ruttencutter, Sr.,...

Mar 19, 2025

Karen L. Rusnak, 71, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Wednesday March 19, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

She was born October 2, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alvin and Margaret (Blaine) Dowell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Korky Kovach; and her longtime...

Mar 17, 2025

Rose Ann (Tassey) Wingo, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday March 17, 2025 at NHC Nursing Home in Charleston SC.

She was born January 15, 1940 in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Rose T. (Vanihel) Dyke. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47...

Mar 8, 2025

Gayle D. Denard, 77, of Wheeling WV, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday March 8, 2025.

She was born May 8, 1947 in Wheeling WV, a daughter of the late Paul C. And Rosemarie (Gallagher) Reinbeau. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 50 years,...

Mar 6, 2025

Beverly J. Kurner, 77, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Thursday March 6, 2025 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

She was born April 10, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late James H. and Margaret J. (Long) Dean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James...

Feb 25, 2025

Ina M. Chidester, 78, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday February 25, 2025 at the PAM Health Specialty Hospital in Oakdale, PA.

She was born May 24, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Elizabeth (Anderson) Petrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Feb 24, 2025

Robert "Bobby" McFarland, 48, of Fairbanks, AK, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Monday February 24, 2025 at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

He was born September 1, 1976, in Grand Junction, CO. He was preceded in death by his father, John Francis McFarland; his paternal grandparents, John and Mary McFarland; his maternal grandfather, Jerry Vojnic; and an...