All Obituaries

Daniel J. Henry,76, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Steubenville on January 28, 1947, a son of the late Myles T. and Eleanor Palmer Henry. Preceding Daniel in death were his parents and brother Myles D. Henry. Daniel graduated from Jefferson Union H.S. in 1965 and attended the College of Steubenville. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War. Daniel was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church...

Robert B. Loar, 82, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on September 14, 2023 at Trinity Medical Center West.  Robert was born on October 28, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Columbus & Mildred Brown Loar.  Robert worked as a Supervisor for Howard Bowers Construction Company and was a member of the United Mine Workers.  He was a 32-degree in the Steubenville Masonic Lodge # 45 F&AM, a member of the FOP, Jefferson County Sportsman’s Club and American...

Dr. Daniel J. Keenan Sr., 82, of Steubenville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Trinity West Medical Center. He was born December 9, 1940, in Spangler, PA, as the eldest of two sons to the late Charles Hugh Keenan and Bernice (Sullivan) Keenan. Upon graduation from John Carroll High School in Carrolltown, PA, Dan attended Lock Haven University, where he met the love of his life, Frances Dianne (Rothrauff) Keenan. Dan and Dianne were married on December 28, 1963, and...

Joel L. Everly, 78, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born on October 10, 1944 in Steubenville, a son of the late Lowell and Phyrne Burton Everly. He was a retired music teacher and drivers’ education instructor in both Steubenville City and Edison Local school systems. Joel was a Seventh Day Adventist and a member of the Ohio River Northern Model Railroad Club, Civic Choral Society, Men’s Glee Club of OSU and...

Deborah K. “Debbie” Danley, 71, of Steubenville, Ohio peacefully passed away on September 8, 2023 at her home.  Debbie was born May 26, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of the late Edward W. & Bessie L. Wells Danley.  A proud graduate of the 1970 Class of Steubenville High School, Debbie was a featured twirler in the Marching band.  Debbie went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from the College of Steubenville and Master’s degree in the Art of...

Betty Ann Kessler, from Wintersville, Ohio passed away at the age of 74 on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic.  She was born on September 23rd, 1948 in Wheeling, WV. Betty was the co-owner of Steel Valley Tank & Welding in Brilliant, Ohio.  She was also a member of Wintersville Methodist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her mother Betty Huggins-Kilgore; four brothers Mike, Joseph, Ronnie and Sonny Kilgore. Betty is survived by her husband of 58 years Gary...

Ellis “Bif” Schweitzer, Jr, 68, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2023, after being cared for by his loving family and friends with the assistance of Valley Hospice. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer a year ago and through numerous rounds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, he spent most of the year pain-free and active.  Ellis was born in Morristown, NJ on February 16, 1955, to the late Deacon Ellis Sr. and Elizabeth Schweitzer. After...

  A friend too many and a man of varied and considerable talents, Winterville’s own Timothy “Itch” Maloney passed into eternal life Tuesday August 29 at Trinity Hospital in Steubenville after a long fight with ALS.  Timothy John Maloney came into the world on December 30, 1966 the son of the late John and Garnett Ridgeway Maloney and is survived by his two sisters Julia Parissi and Kelly (Scott) Havice. A talented writer, Maloney heroically battled the...

James "Jim" D. Houser, 62, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home. He was born February 1, 1961, in Steubenville, Ohio. Jim was the fourth of five children. The oldest son, who had three older sisters, was known to keep them all on their toes. Married young, he and his high school sweetheart, Lynn, were happily married for over 40 years. Together, they raised three children and were loving grandparents to their four grandchildren. Jim was a...

Lucian Lepp “Buster” Zook, 82, of Bloomingdale, Ohio peacefully passed away on August 25, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Buster was born July 20, 1941 in Bloomingdale, Ohio the first son of the late Daniel David & Marian Lazear Zook.  Buster proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.  He was a member and leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  After 26 ½ years of service,...