All Obituaries

William E. “Bill” Riley, 93, of Richmond, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Valley Hospice Care Center North.   He was born in Bergholz, Ohio on August 8, 1925 the son of the late Edward and Ina Jackson Riley.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita, to whom he was married for 60 years and two brothers Donald and John Riley and three sisters Edith (Doc) Swearingen, Evelyn (Leonard) Jackson, and Katherine (Art) Wilson.  William served in...

Emerson A. McGrew, 82, of Richmond, OH passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018.  He was born in Jefferson County, OH on April 13, 1936 a son of the late George W. and Cora Lash McGrew.  He was a graduate of Wintersville High School class of 1954 and West Liberty College. From an early age Emerson was trained to respect God and follow the teachings of the scriptures as understood by Jehovah’s Witnesses.  He spent his entire life proclaiming the good news of God’s...

Dolly Y. Clinard, 46, of Mingo Junction, Ohio died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Trinity West ER. She was born on August 11, 1972 in Steubenville. Dolly was a 1990 graduate of Mingo High School and attended Crossroads Christian Church.  Dolly is survived by her husband Randy A. Clinard; two sons Brennan C.M. Haraczy of Mingo & Justin A. Renzler of Weirton; grandson Brantley Haraczy; mother & stepfather Randy and Judy Jackson Krantz of Wintersville; father David E. McClain of...

  Joyce C. Core, 87, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at Villa Vista. She was born July 6, 1931 in Canton, Ohio the daughter of the late Gilbert & Thelma Runkle. She was a retired switchboard operator at the former St. John Medical Center. Preceding Joyce in death were her infant son Gabriel and brother Jack Runkle. Joyce is survived by her devoted husband Frank E. Core; two sons Frankie Core of Willowick, Ohio & Michael W. Core of Steubenville; three...

John J. Griesinger III died Tuesday evening, October 23, 2018, at the family residence. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on November 29, 1940 the son of the late Judge John Jacob & Hilda Owens Griesinger.  John served in the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper during the Viet Nam War,  after which he graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with a B.A. degree.  John taught in the Toronto School System. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister,...

Nora “Jean” Emogene Powers Nuzum, known as “Jean” to many of her family and friends, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away in peace at the age of 95 on October 22, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West. She was born on June 2, 1923 in Cleveland, WV to the late Wayne & Nora Powers.  In addition to her parents, Nora was preceded in death by her husband of almost 57 years Grover C. Nuzum, brothers Glenn, Onie, Roy and Russell and sisters Ethel, Opal, Tress, Nell,...

Barbara A. “Bobbie” Graves, 90, of Bloomingdale, Ohio died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Trinity West. She was born February 11, 1928 in Fairmont, WV a daughter of the late William W. & Iris L. Long Friend. Preceding Bobbie in death were her husband Thomas W. Graves; three sons, twin sons Barry Layne & Larry Wayne & Shannon L. Graves. Bobbie is survived by her daughter Sharon (James) Miner with whom she resided and granddaughters Jayme M. Miner & Heather L....

Shirley D. McNeil, 80, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at Country Club Manor. She was born September 27, 1938 in Steubenville a daughter of the late Lester & Lois Irvin Tressler. Shirley was a member of Starkdale Presbyterian Church, the church circle and FOP 97 Auxillary. She was a 1957 graduate of Wintersville High School and was a secretary at Freshwater Homes and the former RJB Security. Preceding Shirley in death were her infant son William J. McNeil, Jr.;...

Samuel D. Busic, 69, of Steubenville passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Trinity West.  He was born in Steubenville on April 19, 1949 the son of the late Michael and Martha Yaich Busic.  He was a 1967 graduate of Steubenville High School and retired from Local 495 Plumbers and Pipefitters.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Nikki Linn Busic.  Sam is survived by son Samuel L. Busic of Phoenix, AZ; mother of Sam and Nikki, Lynn Busic...

Robert H. “Bob” Roberts, 95, of Steubenville, Ohio died Friday, October 19, 2018 at Trinity West. He was born February 16, 1923 in Steubenville. He was a teacher, vice-principal and PTA member, having taught Math for 25 years at Washington Junior High School in LaHabra, CA. Bob loved to bowl and golf and was a perfectionist with his lawn. He was an active member Elks Lodge 1801 Weirton and was known as the Fred Astaire of dancing. Bob was also an U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of...