All Obituaries

Marilyn K. Weaver, 88, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Villa Vista. She was born in Steubenville on December 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Walter & Edna Green. She was a member of Hopedale Church of Christ. Primarily a homemaker most of her life, Marilyn was employed by M&M Bank and Bonanza Restaurant. Preceding Marilyn in death were her husband Paul L. Weaver and his parents James & Ruth Weaver. Marilyn is survived by her daughter Diane...

Diane Susan “Diana” Bommer, 62, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 22, 2022, at Valley Hospice Care Center North.  Diane was born February 11, 1960, in Weirton, WV, a daughter of George Babinchak and the late Agnes Harasiuk Brondos.  Diana proudly served her country in the United States Air Force before pursuing a career in Nursing. During her nursing career she showed compassion and care for her patients as a Hospice nurse.  Diana...

Frank Ernest Core, 91, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Steubenville on April 27, 1931, the son of the late Gabriel Core and the late Olivia Marinucci Core Brundage. Frank retired from McKesson Pharmaceuticals as a sales representative and was a graduate of The Ohio State University. Frank served in the Army. Preceding Frank in death were his wife Joyce C. Runkle Core; infant son Gabriel and sister Barbara Caputo. Frank is...

Kenneth R. “Lumpy” Dawson, 70, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Trinity West. He was born in Steubenville on May 24, 1952 a son of the late Roy & Elsie Long Dawson, Jr. He was a retired Weirton Steel Co. pipefitter. Lumpy was a member of Brentwood UM Church; Toronto American Legion and Army National Guard. Preceding Lumpy in death were his parents; wife Joan Robin Fix Dawson; brothers Rick & Randy Dawson. Lumpy is survived by his son...

With heavy hearts, we announce that Joan Kremser (nee Downs), age 79, was welcomed into heaven on November 2, 2022. Joan was predeceased by her parents, William and Dolores Downs, and her children, Gretchen and Michael.  She was loved and cherished by her devoted husband of 56 years, Edward, their sons Mark (Laura) and Matthew (Aimee), their grandchildren Kyra, Mireya, Luke, Carlyla, Connor, and Zachary, and her loving siblings Robert Downs (Patrice), Judy Giblin (Pete), Jeanne...

Delia P. “Pat” Shoemaker, 91, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Gables Care Center under Valley Hospice care.  She was born in Steubenville on June 11, 1931 a daughter of the late William E. and Dorothy Mae Paul Hollis.  Pat was Protestant by faith and graduated from Steubenville High School in 1950 and worked at JC Penny and the former Hub Department Store.  She continued to support her community by volunteering at Belvedere Fire...

Charles D. Walls, 60, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2022 at his home.  Charles was born on May 8, 1962 in Bessemer, Alabama a son of the late Sterling and Minnie Vining Walls.  Charles retired after many years from Koppers, Inc. He was an avid fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and brother Richard Walls.  He is survived by son Charles (Carrie) Walls; two daughters Genevieve (Stephen Ching)...

Ronald J. Stirpe, 81, of Tampa, FL passed away on October 29, 2022.  Ron was born on April 25, 1941 to Remo and Louise Shorac Stirpe in Steubenville, OH. Ron met Shirlee Gallo when he was a young child, and after admiring her from afar for many years, they wed in 1968.  Ron and Shirlee had three daughters whom they loved dearly.  After graduating from Steubenville Catholic Central High School in 1959, he attended Xavier University to play football.  Ron returned to...

David M. Irwin, 64, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Villa Royale.  He was born on December 5, 1957 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Wilbert J. Irwin and Anna M. Rodosovich Irwin. He formerly attended Wintersville U.M. Church. David is survived by his sister Lorna (William) Flesher; niece Sandy (Kevin) Grimes; nephew Michael (Tanya) Flesher; great nephews Kody (Jacee) Grimes, Landon (Mariah) Grimes, Cayden Flesher;  great great nephew Carl...

Shirley Anne Hammack, 84, of Hopedale, Ohio, formerly of Steubenville, passed away on Friday, October 21st, 2022, at Gables Care Center after a serious accident.  Shirley was born March 1, 1938, in Cadiz, Ohio.  Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Hammack, to whom she was married to for 53 years, her son, Robert Andrew “Randy” Hammack, her parents Robert D. Irwin and Pauline S. Irwin, siblings, Richard D. Irwin, Catherine Bernosky, Rozie Klan, George...