All Obituaries

  Ronald L. Conaway, 75, of Bloomingdale passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home of natural causes.  He was born n Wayne, MI on August 26, 1945 the son of the late Charles Conaway and Rose Vad Conaway, who survives of Bloomingdale.  Ronald was retired from Sterling Mines and was a member of Unionport Christian Church.  He was a lifelong member of Mingo Sportsman Club and Richmond Coon Hunters Club.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...

  Joseph J. “Butch” Krager, Jr., 70, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 surrounded by family at his residence. He was born in Steubenville on November 10, 1950, the son of the late Joseph J. Krager, Sr. & the late Ruth Berger Krager. Butch retired from the City of Steubenville; graduated from CCHS (1968) and was an avid golfer. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Butch is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sheila A. Sanders...

George W. “Louie” Cook, Sr., 79, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Trinity West  a week short of his 80th birthday. He was born in Martins Ferry, OH on February 16, 1941.  Louie is the son of the late Jess A. and Clara E. Wright Cook.  He retired from National Lubricating as a gasoline tank driver.  He was a member of Mingo Sportsman and always talked about growing up in his beloved South End of Steubenville and Beatty...

Ronald R. Earley, Sr., 88, of Steubenville, Ohio died Friday, February 5, 2021 at Mercy Hospital from complications of the Covid-19 virus. He was born on March 28, 1932 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was retired from Weirton Steel Co. central stores department. Ron attended Crossroads Christian Church and served in the Navy. Preceding Ron in death were his parents, Russell & Mildred Gibbs Snair; wife Betty LeClair Earley on January 10, 2011; and brother Glenn Snair. Ron is survived by his...

Judy R. Nevlis, 84, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on February 5, 2021 at Trinity West ER. She was born March 18, 1936 in Edwhite, WV. She is survived by one daughter Charlotte Miller. Private burial at Union Cemetery.

Donald Flinn, 83, of Mingo Junction, Ohio died Friday, February 5, 2021 at Mercy Hospital.  He was born on May 14, 1937 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Eddie and Forest Cozart Flinn. Preceding Donald in death were his beautiful wife, Mary Louise Rider Flinn and one brother Charles Flinn. Donald is survived by five daughters, Patricia (Fred) Berryman; Jo Ann Krzywidik; Sarah (Pat) Geary; Alice (Roy) Cullen and Tammy Clark; one brother Robert Flinn;  several...

Rhodeda Lee “Dede” Dornbush, 77, died February 5, 2021 at the Wyngate Senior Living Community following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 7, 1943 the daughter of Chester Carl and Mary Frances Dornbush in Steubenville, Ohio.  She graduated from Wintersville High School and attended Kent State University.  Dede was employed as a unit secretary at the Richmond Hospital in East Lake, Ohio until her retirement in 1999. Upon retirement, Dede returned to her family...

  John M. Kachur, of Wintersville, OH, went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2021 in his home with family support and love after a lengthy illness. He was 76. He was a graduate of West Liberty State University, where he received his BS degree. John was an active member of New Life Church where he was in the choir and served as an usher. He served in the United States Air –Force and was stationed in Newfoundland, Canada where he met his wife of 50 years, Julia Madge...

Dorothy Susan Katsaris, 84, of Steubenville, passed away comfortably at home on Saturday January 30 following a brief illness.  Dorothy was born on December 12,1936 to Beatrice and George Matyas in Toronto, Ohio. After graduating from Toronto High School, she went on to serve in the United States Air Force for two years. Dorothy then spent several years as an administrative assistant working in the Steubenville Social Security office. Marrying William (Bill) T. Katsaris in 1959, the...

Mildred M. Van Fossen, 89, passed away January 29, 2021 at her home in Richmond, Ohio, after a brief illness. She was born on March 6, 1931 in Fairview, Ohio a daughter of the late Wilbur & Frieda Luyster Gardiner. She was a homemaker and a Christian by faith, attending various churches with her late husband, Joe, both being baptized in November 1985 at Wintersville Baptist Temple. Preceding Mildred in death were her husband Joseph O. Van Fossen on March 18, 1991; sisters May Davidson,...