All Obituaries

Ida L. Porter, 88, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away on June 27, 2022 at Trinity West ER.  She was born on November 5, 1933 in Unionport, Ohio a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin & Beryl Beltz Myers.  Ida was a member of Finley United Methodist Church and worked many years as a seamstress. Ida was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Porter on July 19, 2014. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters Thelma Cathers & Betty Gillespie and brother Frank...

Barbara A. Skidmore, 81, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away at The Laurels of Steubenville. She was born on September 27, 1940 the daughter of the late Bert and Kathryn Gossett Leonard. Barbara was a longtime employee of the Steubenville Credit Bureau. Preceding Barbara in death were her husband Douglas M. Skidmore in 1966 and brother Charles P. Leonard in 2021. Barbara is survived by her sister-in-law Darlene J. Leonard of Scottsdale, Arizona and many cousins. Private services and burial...

James E. Blackburn, 64, of Richmond, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Trinity West after a brief illness. He was born on April 5, 1958 a son of the late Robert B. Blackburn & the late Sylvia Boniey Blackburn. He was a retired sales rep. for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, loved to fish and help anyone in need. Jim was preceded in death by his nephew Douglas Wisnieski. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Kim L. Randalson Blackburn; two sisters Lynne Wisnieski &...

Jane Myers, lifelong resident of Steubenville, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 89.  One of ten siblings of the late Lloyd and Gladys Swisher Rudy.  Jane’s parents died early leaving her to raise her young brother and sister at the age of seventeen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son in law Jack Salonica (2019) and seven siblings. She retired from...

Donna G. Lewis, 89, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Magnolia Manor. She was born on March 4, 1933 in Akron, Ohio a daughter of the late Lawrence Don & V. Genevieve Graham Cole. Donna was the office manager at her late husband’s, Dr. Duray G. Lewis, chiropractic office. Preceding Donna in death were her husband Duray; children Cole, Scott, Dana Lewis & Lysanne Eroshevich; siblings Arjanta George Mansfield & Dick Cole. Donna is survived by...

Virginia “Kay” Willson, 76, of Toronto, OH passed away at her home on June 7, 2022.  She was born in Steubenville on February 26, 1946 a daughter of the late Homer S. and Sara J. McManus Keller.  She was a retired R.N. from the former Ohio Valley Hospital, where she also worked in case management in Florida and South Carolina.  Kay moved back to Ohio in 2012.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bob Willson; sister Patricia...

Protinica Donna M. Merick, 72, of Wintersville, Ohio fell asleep in the Lord on June 6, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio after a brief illness. She was born and raised in the Cleveland area to late parents Samuel and Anne Kostura Oglesby. Protinica graduated from Parma High School and St. Alexis School of Nursing becoming a registered nurse and serving in a number of hospitals in Cleveland, Bronxville, NY, Youngstown and Steubenville; and in home health care. She was a born caregiver to many...

Ralph W. “The Hammer” Heilman, 74, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Steubenville on August 5, 1947 a son of the late Elmer & Pauline Bowers Heilman. He was retired from Weirton Steel Strip Steel Dept.; H&K Equipment, Corapolis, PA; and 427 Customs, Wintersville. Ralph was an avid drag racer. Ralph is survived by his wife Christine Thompson Heilman; children Alan Heilman & Heather (Artie) Miller; two...

Patricia Guskea, 92, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away at her daughter’s home with family and friends at her side. She was born in Steubenville the daughter of the late William & Mildred Kennedy. She was a member of Buena Vista UM Church and loved to care for her flowers. Pat was an avid bowler and participated in several area leagues. Preceding Pat in death were her husband of over sixty years, Lee O. Guskea and daughter Sandra Lee. Pat is survived by her son Lee (Susan)...

Marilyn J. Crawford, 79, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at The Laurels. She was born on October 26, 1942 a daughter of the late Bennie and Della Wells Compston. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Preceding Marilyn in death were her husband John C. Crawford on January 29, 2019; siblings Nelda Tridico and Kenneth Compston; and brother-in-law John Stoll. Marilyn is survived by her children Tracy (John) Schoolcraft, John (Melissa) Crawford, David...