All Obituaries

Benjamin H. Turnbaugh, 88, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Trinity West.  He was born on November 1, 1929 in Weirton, WV a son of the late Benjamin C. & Dolly N. McNurlin Turnbaugh.  Benjamin was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, American Legion Argonne Post #33 where he served as a past commander and PAC.  He retired from the Navy after 22 years of service with 12 years of active service and 10 years of reserve duty. ...

John Daniel Kosar Sr. of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Mary Jane Brooks Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, at the age of 82.  John was born August 11, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late John D. and Anna Fritch Kosar.  He was preceded in death by a sister Annette Mary Miklosik.  John resided in Bloomingdale for 54 years and retired from IMS in Mingo Junction with 35 years of service.  He was a member of Two Ridges...

Wilbert J. “Butch” Irwin, 92 died Sunday July 8, 2018 at Villla Royale. He was born April 8, 1926 in Wintersville, Ohio a son of the late Wilbert G. & Mary C. Bridgman Irwin. Butch retired from Weirton Steel Co. in 1982 as a truck operator. He attended Kolmont Church and was a member of the 25 Year Club and Antique Car Club and served in the Navy during WWII. Preceding Butch in death were his wife Virginia on April 22, 1998 and sister Catherine Eddy. Butch is survived by...

Nancy L. McBurney, 77, of Steubenville, formerly of Weirton passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Blacklick, OH.  She was born in Steubenville on March 25, 1941 a daughter of the late Bennie and Lucy Taravella Carroci.  She was a member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church.  Nancy was a retired R.N. having worked at Weirton Geriatric Center and had been the former manager at State Line Restaurant in Weirton.  In addition to her parents she...

Herbert H. “Herk” Christian, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Trinity West.  He was born February 10, 1940 in Steubenville, OH.  Herk was a member of Wintersville United Methodist Church, Unionport Masonic Lodge #333, Order of the Eastern Star Unionport Chapter #360, American Legion Stevens-Christian Memorial Post 557 and Weirton Steel 25 Year Club.  He retired as a pipefitter from Weirton Steel and the US Army after active and...

Harris Wayne “Hawkeye” Hawkins went home to be with his Lord and to be reunited with his beloved wife, Elsie and son, Mark, on June 27, 2018 at the age of 97. Wayne was born in Lisbon, Ohio on March 18, 1921, but lived most of his life in Steubenville, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Edna Hawkins, wife, Elsie, son, Mark, sister, Frances (Raymond) Miller, brother, Paul, and daughter-in-law, Claire. Wayne graduated from Wintersville High School in...

Marilyn E. Scheaffer, 50, of Wintersville, OH passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 in Boston, MA.  She was born in Steubenville on March 10, 1968 a daughter of the late Augustus and Joyce M. Snodgrass Evans, Jr. Marilyn had lived in Ohio, Florida, Connecticut, Maryland and was a resident of Wintersville at the time of her death.  She had a heart of gold and a smile that would light up the darkest room.  She had a warrior’s spirit, which she used to fight cancer for nearly a...

Ned Kendrick Filler, 86, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018.  Born in Hollidaysburg, PA, he spent his adult life in Steubenville, after serving four years in the US Navy.  He retained membership in the U.S.S. Massey Association and attended shipmates reunions.  Ned’s business career spanned many years with the former Bank One, retiring as a purchasing agent.  Ned was an avid golfer for many years and until later years remained a dedicated Trinity Health System...

Roberta Spandau, 76, of Wintersville, OH died June 21, 2018 at Lancia Villa Vista.  She was born Sept.26th1941 to the late Robert and Mary Jane Vindish Spandau of Wintersville, Ohio. Roberta [Bobbi] graduated from Mingo High School in 1959, Mansfield General Hospital School of Nursing in 1962, and Ohio State University with a BSN in 1965. She spent 16 years in Heidleberg Germany as a civil service nurse.  While in Germany, she also sang Mezzo Soprano with a local opera company....

Elvera J. “Elvie” Mihalik, 93, of Toronto, Ohio died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 29, 1924 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Antonio & Bibbiana Prosperi Iachini. She was employed at the former Steubenville A&P Grocery Store and retired as a medical secretary from Ohio Valley Hospital. Elvera was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and the Bereavement Ministry; Fun Seekers and Toronto Senior Citizens. Preceding Elvera in...