obituaries

Apr 24, 2024

Martha S. Rasko VanKirk, 88, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away April 24, 2024 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ,

She was born February 22, 1936 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elden R. and Florence A. (Fry) Hope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...

Apr 24, 2024

Edith A. Strohmeyer, 85, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday April 24, 2024 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born September 27, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Clara R. (Lash) Tomko and Andrew Sauer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 23, 2024

Larry K. Starr, 82, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024 at home.

He was born January 15, 1942, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Wilbert A. and Susan M. (Mazik) Starr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith F. "Judy" (Pearce) Starr.

Larry...

Apr 6, 2024

Glenn E. Dennis, 88, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday April 6, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center.

He was born March 18, 1936, in Brilliant, OH, son of the late Everett "O.E" and May (Bucey) Dennis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith E. "Judy" (Davis) Dennis on October 21,...

Apr 2, 2024

Cheryl M. "Cheb" Wade, 65, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville.

She was born Dec. 3, 1958 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Theresa Ann (Fristick) and John O. Wade.

Cheryl worked in the shoe department at the former Treasurer...

Mar 25, 2024

George B. "Geo" Taylor, 56, of Richmond, OH, passed away Monday March 25, 2024 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born November 19, 1967 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Norman E. and Barbara J. (McAvoy) Taylor, Sr.

Geo loved being a truck driver and he owned Taylor and Son Trucking...

Mar 20, 2024

William D. "Bill" Murtland, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024 at the Laurels of Steubenville, OH.

He was born January 14, 1938 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Edward and Geraldine R. (Jacobs) Murtland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Charlene Murtland;...

Mar 15, 2024

William L. "Bill" Smythe, 82, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Friday March 15, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center.

He was born December 24, 1941, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Adrian H. and Julia T. (Kimak) Smythe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Smythe; his second...

Mar 11, 2024

Scott W. Piatt, 49, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Monday March 11, 2024 at the OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus, OH after a brief battle with surgery complications.

He was born March 6, 1975, in Steubenville, OH. Scott graduated from Edison High School in 1994. He loved NASCAR and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

He is...

Mar 9, 2024

Harold "Mark" Laurine, 71, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday March 9, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born September 5, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Philip and Doreen (Snutch) Laurine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Arlene Dale (McAtee) Laurine...

Mar 7, 2024

Norma J. Yenchochic, 89, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday March 7, 2024 at home.

She was born July 19, 1934 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Elden R. and Florence (Fry) Hope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Yenchochic, Sr. on January 2, 1992;...

Mar 7, 2024

Carol J. "Judy" Achhammer, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday March 7, 2024 at Sunnyslope Care Center in Bowerston, OH

She was born April 29, 1939 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Stewart and Annie (Forsythe) Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Paul Achhammer...

Mar 3, 2024

Patricia M. "Patty" Yoho, 74, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday March 3, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born December 7, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the William and Betty Mae (Nicholson) Welshans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Farnsworth...

Feb 26, 2024

John F. "Boom Boom" Buchmelter, III, 86, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, with his children surrounding him with their love.

He was born on May 30, 1937 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late John and Mary (Jarzabek) Buchmelter. In addition to...

Feb 21, 2024

Ralph "Eugene" Humes, 86, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Wednesday February 21, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born August 26, 1937, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Ralph V. and Ruth E. (Smith) Humes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother,...

Jan 28, 2024

Deloris A. Quinn, 82, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday January 28, 2024 at Lancia Villa Vista in Steubenville, OH.

She was born July 9, 1941 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Freda (King) Fish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Ann Mayle.

Jan 16, 2024

Laura Ellen Miles, 89, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday January 16, 2024 at the Steubenville Country Club Manor.

She was born June 19, 1934, in Smithfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Wilma (Shaw) Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Miles on May...

Jan 14, 2024

Melodie "Kay" Hartness, 63, of Richmond, OH, passed away Sunday January 14, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH

She was born September 9, 1960 in Ravenna, OH, a daughter of the late Gaylord Eugene and Dorothea A. (Beaver) Herriott.

Kay was a homemaker and an avid animal lover.

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Jan 13, 2024

Sharon M. "MiMi" Smythe, 77, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday January 13, 2024 at home with her husband by her side.

She was born January 11, 1947 in Wellsburg, WV. She was preceded in death by her father, Mendel Nelson; mother, Ethel (Adams) Renforth; step-father, William "Jiggs" Renforth; two sisters; a granddaughter; and a great-grandson....

Jan 12, 2024

Shirley A. Frye, 87, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Friday January 12, 2024 at home.

She was born January 2, 1937 in Adena, OH, a daughter of the late Dean and Gwendolyn L. (Nation) Merriman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Eugene J. "Gene" Frye, Sr.; and a...