All Obituaries

Bette Lou DeLelles, 86, of Steubenville passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her residence.  She was born in Steubenville a daughter of the late John J. and Mary E. Cicconetti Garay, Sr.  She was a member of Triumph of the Cross (Holy Rosary) Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William D. DeLelles; brothers Joseph, John, Jr., and Eugene “Butch” Garay and sister Anita Ritchie.  Bette Lou is survived by her...

Sarah Wickham of Richmond, OH passed away on June 1, 2020 at Lancia Villa Vista.  She was born in Steubenville on August 27, 1930 a daughter of the late Richard and Sarah Zook Lash.  Sarah was a retired nurse having worked at the former St. John Hospital and for Dr. Jose Sanchez for many years.  She was a Sunday School Teacher and was active in the Salvation Army, Red Cross and Easter Seals.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Doloris...

James F. Weeks, 75, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Valley Hospice. He was born September 24, 1944 in Steubenville, the son of the late J. Frank & Nellie E. King Weeks. Jim was a truckdriver.  He was preceded in death by his sister Sandra E. Booth.  Jim is survived by his sister Marian I. Weeks of the residence.  Per Jim’s request, all services are private. Burial at New Alexandria Cemetery.

Jean Ann Beagle Gump, 83, of 6097 State Route 43, East Springfield, Ohio, passed away of natural causes at Sienna Woods Skilled Care Center on May 29, 2020. Jean was born in East Liverpool, Ohio to Roy Wayne Beagle and Alma Elizabeth Beagle on November 5, 1936.  She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. Jean is survived by her children Michael (Iris) Gump, Lisa Gump (Joseph) Bruzzese and Kevin (Faith) Gump; seven grandchildren Douglas (Jennifer) Gump, Anthony (Amanda)...

David D. Krause, 74, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 25, 2020 at Trinity West ER. He was born February 28, 1946 in Massillon, Ohio a son of the late Michael & Mary Jane Gotch Krause. He earned his Bachelors Degree from The Ohio State University. Dave had several careers during his lifetime; a metallurgist at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., a teacher in the Indian Creek School District and finally as a licensed agent for CUNA and New York Life. He was Lutheran...

Katherine L. “Katie” Trbovich, 91, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Lancia Villa Royale. She was born June 18, 1928 in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Theodore & Mildred Levjnich Krnich. Katie was a member of Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church and a 1946 graduate of Steubenville High School. Preceding Katie in death were her husband Mele “Chill” Trbovich; children Mark “Pep” Trbovich & Debbie Battistel;...

George R. “Bob” Muckle, 84, died Monday, May 18, 2020 at Valley Hospice. He was born September 6, 1935 in Steubenville, a son of the late George & Mary Hedges Muckle. He was retired from Amtrac of Ohio and a member of First Westminster Presbyterian Church. Bob was preceded in death by his brother James Muckle. Bob is survived by his wife Cleora “Cleo” Unrue Muckle; children Karen Edwards, William (Kim) Muckle, Helen Geary, Christine Erwin, Nancy Panyi &...

Dr. Jane L. Howarth, 86, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Valley Hospice with her family at her side. She was born November 22, 1933 in Osceola Mills, PA the daughter of the late Floyd E. & Ruby E. Deats Lunger. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Questers, and Garden Club. Jane loved her cat, Molly, playing bridge, and seeing her friends at Primetime. Jane retired as an Associate Professor of Nursing from Franciscan University. She...

Esther C. Parrish, 96, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Laurie Ann Nursing Home, Newton Falls, Ohio. She was born March 7, 1924 in Cincinnati, Ohio a daughter of the late Floyd E. & Christine Reifel Denlinger. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and volunteered at St. John Medical Center. Preceding Esther in death were her husband Justus E. Parrish, Sr.; daughter Pamela Ann Parrish; and great grandson Zackery Carter. Esther is survived by her...

Larry J. Williams, 82, of Steubenville, Ohio died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 15, 1937, at home, son of the late Edward and Gertrude Durbin Williams. Larry was a member of First Christian Church in Steubenville. He was a graduate of Wintersville High School, Class of 1955. Larry was a carpenter by trade and built many homes in the area and later became a member of Carpenter’s Local 186, working for Grae-Con Construction....