Obituaries
William E. "Bill" Spiker
Jun 3, 2025
William Edward Spiker
William Edward Spiker of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 3 at home. He was born on August 26, 1933, in Scio, Ohio, the son of Jay and Elizabeth Spiker. He grew up in Scio with his brother Dick and sister Barbara. Bill graduated from Scio High School in 1951 and went on to earn a degree...
Rodney K. Applegarth
Jun 2, 2025
Rodney K. “Rod” Applegarth, 75, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Monday June 2, 2025 at Valley Hospice, Liza’s Place following a brief illness. He was born on November 2, 1949, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Harold P. “Bud” and Ruth L. Kelley Applegarth.
Rod was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, having proudly served his country during Vietnam....
Frank D. Rejonis
May 26, 2025
Frank D. Rejonis, 62, of Deersville, Ohio passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Lifecare Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio surrounded by his family. He was born August 31, 1962, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Frank and Emily Albrecht Rejonis.
Upon graduating from high school, Frank went on to...
Laura Lee Richards
May 26, 2025
Laura Lee Richards
“Doris” to her beloved Bryson
June 9, 1966 – May 26, 2025
With grace, resilience, and a heart full of love, Laura Lee Richards of Hopedale, Ohio, peacefully departed this world surrounded by the care and comfort of her loved ones in the care of Valley Hospice at the Mary Brooks Center.
Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on June 9, 1966,...
Ronald E. Carter
May 21, 2025
Ronald Ellis Carter, 64, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 21, 1961, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Ellis R. Carter and his mother who survives him, Ruth King Carter.
Ronald was an ambitious entrepreneur, opening a business at the age of 18 that led to...
Edward J. Sobolewski
May 10, 2025
Edward J. Sobolewski, 83, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on May 10, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born on June 26, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio, and he was the son of the late Edward and Laura Filip Sobolewski.
Edward was a proud graduate of Steubenville Big Red High School. He worked at Wheeling-Pitt Steel and...
Catherine Jo Heavelyn
Apr 30, 2025
Catherine Jo Heavelyn, 64, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on April 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 6, 1960, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Robert Clark and Agnes Schlotter.
Catherine worked as a clerk at Shurfast Food Mart for several years. She then went on to work at and retire from Harrison Community Hospital.
She...
George Francis Newton
Apr 19, 2025
George Francis Newton, 84, of Cadiz, born August 23, 1940 was sent to his eternal home with the Lord on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Valley Hospice Center North at Trinity in Steubenville, Ohio.
George was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on Earth was marked by multiple health conditions...
Robert Paul Giffin, Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
Robert Paul Giffin Jr., 85, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 19, 1939, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Robert Paul and Laura Beatrice Althar Giffin, Sr.
Paul was a member of the First Church of Christ in Cadiz, Ohio where he served as an Elder for over...
Lois Ann Liston
Apr 17, 2025
Lois Ann Liston, 78, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on April 17, 2025, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on October 23, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia a daughter of the late Mike and Maxine Leona Fridley Yonis.
Lois was a veteran of the United States Army. In her working career, she was a...
Sally S. Merkel
Apr 16, 2025
Sally Sue Merkel (nee Wilson), 80, of Scio, Ohio, formerly of Shadyside, Dillonvale, Cadiz, OH and Spartanburg, SC went on to her Eternal Reward on August 16, 2025, while at Sunnyslope Care Center in Bowerston. She was born on June 30, 1944, in Bellaire, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry Francis and Ethel Conley Wilson.
After graduating from Shadyside High...
Sandra Sue Bradley
Apr 14, 2025
Sandra Sue Bradley, 78, of New Athens, Ohio passed away on April 14, 2025, at home with her loved ones by her side. She was born on July 12, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late David Leroy and Irene Ellen Laisure Hopkins.
She was preceded in death in addition to her parents by her brother, Robert Hopkins.
She is...
Arlene Driggs
Apr 7, 2025
Arlene Driggs, 81, formerly of Carrollton, Ohio, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the Adams Lane Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Zanesville, Ohio. She was born on March 6, 1944.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Bell, Jr., in 2023.
Thank you to Adams Lane Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of Central Ohio for their care and...
William E. Unterzuber
Apr 6, 2025
William E. Unterzuber, 90, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on April 6, 2025, at Gable’s Care Center in Hopedale, Ohio. He was born on April 23, 1934, in Bellaire, Ohio a son of the late Charles and Edith Unterzuber.
William served in the United States Army for 6 years. In his working career he was a coal miner. Growing up, William...
Archie W. Morris, Jr.
Mar 31, 2025
Archie William Morris, Jr., 83, of Wintersville, passed away at Weirton Medical Center on Monday, March 31, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born October 1. 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Archie William and Myrtle Irean Bennington Morris, Sr.
Archie was a member of the East Warren Street Church of Christ in Cadiz.
He is survived by...
Emmalynn Grace Slaga
Mar 28, 2025
Emmalynn Grace “Emmy” Slaga, almost 2 years old, passed away on March 28, 2025, at home surrounded by her parents after a courageous battle with T-cell Lymphoma. She was born on May 24, 2023, in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of Corey and Marlena Roush Slaga.
Emmy loved all things girly. Minnie mouse, baby dolls and unicorns were a few of...
Harvey Nelson White
Mar 23, 2025
Harvey Nelson White, 74, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home following various health issues. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on August 25, 1950, a son of the late Floyd and Martha Christian White.
Harvey served in the United States Air Force. He also worked with disabled individuals for many years and enjoyed...
Ronald E. Jenkins
Mar 20, 2025
Ronald E. “Farmer” Jenkins, 70, of Cadiz, OH, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 15, 1954 a son of the late Donald E. and Ruth A. Springer Jenkins.
Ron retired from Hopedale Mining, drove truck for many years before that, but his one true love...
Robin R. Striker
Mar 18, 2025
Robin R. Striker, 69, of Hopedale, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in the comfort of her home. Robin was born on November 20, 1955 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Elmer and Margaret (Owens) Cornett.
Robin enjoyed baking, gardening and loved animals. She lit up a room with her smile and laughter sharing stories of the...
Jeffrey E. Eickleberry
Mar 18, 2025
Jeffrey E. Eickleberry, 63, of Cadiz passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side. Jeff was born October 15, 1961 in Bellaire, Ohio a son of the late Samuel Raymond and Mary Elizabeth Wheeler Eickleberry.
Jeff was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. He was a retired custodian for Harrison Hills School District.
He...
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