Obituaries
Dorothy J. Puskarich
Jul 27, 2025
Dorothy Jean Puskarich, 87, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on July 27, 2025, at the Harrison County Home with her sons by her side. She was born on April 30, 1938, in Jefferson County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Mozie Garan.
Dorothy was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. After graduating, she worked as a legal...
Steve J. Ornouski, Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
Steve J. Ornouski, 82, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Trinity Valley Hospice from a stroke.
He was born July 24, 1943, in Duncanwood, Ohio, the son of the late Steve J. and Mary Cameron Ornouski.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Isaac Ornouski.
He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Christine Kaczmarek Ornouski; sons,...
Kathryn Marie Biery
Jul 19, 2025
Kathryn Marie Biery, 91, of Triadelphia, West Virginia passed away on July 19, 2025, in Cadiz, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 14, 1934, in St. Clairsville, Ohio to the late Lawerence and Audrey Adella Agnes Mars Hoffman.
Kathryn grew up on a farm in McGraw’s Run, West Virginia. She was a homemaker, fiercely loving and...
Roy Hildreth, Jr.
Jul 17, 2025
Roy Hildreth, Jr., 98, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on July 17, 2025, which would have been his father’s birthday, at home on his farm in the same farmhouse he was born in, with his family by his side. He was born on November 15, 1926, in Cadiz Township and was a son of the late Roy Hildreth, Sr., and...
Ruth Louise Hawkins
Jul 16, 2025
Ruth Louise Hawkins, 94, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville. She was surrounded by family. Born August 9, 1930, in Bloomingdale, Ruth was the only daughter of the late Charles and Edith Kuhn Flohr.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Sam and Dean Flohr. She...
Richard E. McCartney, Jr.
Jul 16, 2025
Richard E. McCartney, Jr., of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2025, in Cadiz. He was born on July 1, 1971, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Richard E. McCartney, Sr. and the late Leslie Tice McCartney.
Richard was an avid diesel mechanic. He did it both by trade and as a hobby. Cars, motorcycles, you name it,...
Linna J. Poole
Jul 10, 2025
Linna J. Poole, 86, passed away on July 10, 2025 at Valley Hospice Liza’s Place Care Center South. She was born April 1, 1939 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Leighman & Nora Lucas Carrothers.
Linna adored her pets and loved to travel, especially to the beach.
She is survived by her children Michael Poole & Marcia (Rob) Flammini; siblings...
Keith A. Casteel
Jul 7, 2025
Keith Allen Casteel,
54, of Mt Pleasant, OH passed away peacefully at home on 7-7-25.
Born on 7-8-1970 in Wheeling, WV, Keith was known for his quick wit, generous heart, and quiet strength. He was someone who didn’t just show up — he showed up fully, whether it was for a friend in need, a project he cared about, or a joke...
Verne W. Norris
Jul 6, 2025
Verne W. Norris, 87, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on July 6, 2025, at the Harrison County Home. He was born on May 18, 1938, in Uhrichsville Ohio, a son of the late David B. and Ida M. Conner Norris, Sr.
Verne grew up in Tuscarawas County. He served in the United States Army Reserve. He married his wife, Hilda, on...
Alan W. Van Curen
Jul 4, 2025
Alan W. VanCuren, 76, of Cadiz, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville surrounded by his family. He was born February 9, 1949 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a son of the late Stanley and Gertrude Giliam Van Curen
Alan retired as a warehouse foreman from Consol and enjoyed wood working, crafting (only for Nancy)...
James W. Bateman
Jul 4, 2025
James W. Bateman, 97, of Cadiz, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Valley Hospice Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born November 26, 1927 in Rush Run, Ohio a son of the late Edward and Magdalena Degerhardt Bateman.
James was a member of the East Warren Street Church of Christ in Cadiz where he served as a Deacon....
James E. Ruckman
Jun 28, 2025
James E. Ruckman, 86, of Freeport, Ohio, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 27, 1938, in Bellaire, Ohio, and he was the son of the late Wilferd Ruckman and Lena Emmel Ruckman.
Jim loved to fish.
He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by a daughter, Trudy...
Stella Burkhart
Jun 27, 2025
Stella Burkhart, 79, of Hopedale, Ohio, formerly of Cadiz, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on March 24, 1946, and she was the daughter of the late John Burkhart and Mona Marie Burkhart DeLong.
Stella attended Tomorrow’s Corner Adult Day Program and ResCare provided at home-care to her for...
Myron A. Fledderus
Jun 17, 2025
Myron A. Fledderus, 90, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the Harrison County Home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kuinre, Holland, Netherlands on July 23, 1934, a son of the late Jacob and Rieuwkje Koopmans Fledderus.
Myron immigrated to the United States from the Netherlands at 15 years old in 1949. He originally resided...
James E. Kellermier, Jr.
Jun 15, 2025
James E. Kellermier, Jr., of Cadiz, Ohio, died on June 15, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born on October 23, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late James E. Kellermier, Sr., and Margaret Irene McAfee Kellermier.
In his working career, James worked as a mechanic. In his free time, he loved to fish.
In...
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...
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