All Obituaries

  Christopher A. “Chris” Emery, 55, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1965 in Steubenville a son of the late William & Eleanor Bukoffsky Emery. Having previously worked at Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel (Severstal) for nineteen years, Chris was now employed by Sheet Metal Workers Local 33, Wheeling, WV. He was a 1984 graduate of Wintersville High School and an active member of Jefferson County...

Margaret Ann Schmidt, 96, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on May 3, 2021 at Lancia Villa Royale.  She was born on August 31, 1924 in Cokeburg, PA the daughter of the late Steve and Marie Polosky.  Margaret worked as a secretary for Owens Corning Fiberglass.  She was a longtime member of Covenant Community Presbyterian Church. Margaret was preceeded in death by her husband, John G. Schmidt and son, David Schmidt. Margaret is survived by her son, John (Judy) Schmidt and...

Marshall DeWitt Dalrymple, 97, of Wintersville, OH, died on Monday, May 3, 2021, surrounded by his family in Steubenville. Born February 20, 1924, in New Alexandria, OH, Marshall was the son of the late Stanley and Beulah (McCollough) Dalrymple. He retired from LaBelle Candy Company after 32 years as a salesman and was a charter member of Starkdale Presbyterian Church in Steubenville. Marshall was a proud veteran of World War II, during which he spent two years in the Pacific Theater,...

Chastity M. “Birda” Hanlin Potenzini Bragg, 49, of Steubenville passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Trinity West ER.  She was born in Steubenville on October 2, 1971 the daughter of Robert C. Ash and Ellen J. Hanlin Everhart.  She was an avid Tupperware salesperson and a graduate of Steubenville High School.  Chastity was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  She was preceded in death by her 1st husband Edward Potenzini and...

Bessie L. Danley, 99, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 26, 1921 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a daughter of the late Jefferson and Edna Shively Wells. She was a member of LaBelle View U.M. Church for many years and upon its closing, the family joined Bell Chapel. Bessie was a true example of love, showing kindness to everyone she met. Her love for her husband, Ed, and her family could not be matched. She left a...

Bess Pankovich Simpson, 92, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born on August 8, 1928 in Steubenville, the daughter of the late Mele and Martha Borcic Pankovich. Bess taught business classes at West Virginia Northern Community College. She was a member of Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church; Sveta Petka Kolo and S.N.F. Steubenville Lodge 78. Bess was preceded in death by her brothers George and Milosh Pankovich. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac...

Michael P. “Mike” Woodland, 65, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 from Covid 19 complications. He was born July 22, 1955 in Steubenville, a son of the late Paul W. Woodland and the late Carol Cooper Redman. A 1973 graduate of SHS, Mike was an avid Big Red fan. Mike was the manager at Newbrough’s in Weirton and a cashier at Steubenville Kroger. Mike was also preceded in death by his brother Rafel “Woody” Woodland. Mike is survived by four...

Clara Mae Stanley George, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 24, after a brief illness. She was a business-data- accounting teacher at the Jefferson Joint Vocational School and taught third grade students at Bowerston Elementary School in Ohio. She also ministered in music, children, youth and young family programs in the United Methodist churches she and her husband, the late Rev. D. Scott George, served in Jefferson, Carroll, Belmont and Harrison Counties in Ohio. Following her retirement,...

Thomas Michael Weaver 64, of Saline, MI passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Tom was born in Steubenville on June 3, 1956 a son of the late John and Dorothy Weaver.  Tom moved to Michigan in 1981 and spent his career as an automotive engineer before retiring in 2019.  He was, above all else, a dedicated, loving and giving father, making his children’s lives, happiness & education a top priority. Tom was lovingly known as “Tough Guy Tom” by his...

Terry A. Hosfelt, 74, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital due to complications from Covid 19. He was born July 24, 1946 in Steubenville, the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Lewis Hosfelt. Terry was the retired co-owner/CEO of Hosfelt Electronics. Preceding Terry in death were two sisters Carolyn Schaffner and Joyce Lee Gaffney. Terry is survived by his wife Donna M. Remp Hosfelt; two daughters Tracy Hosfelt and Tonia Hosfelt...