Obituaries
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...
William R. "Bill" Brown
Mar 8, 2025
William Ray “Buddy Bill” Brown, 78, of Cadiz, Ohio, was born November 13, 1946, in Terre Haute, Indiana and fell asleep in death, March 8, 2025, at the Steubenville, Ohio Valley Hospice after a short illness.
It was Bill’s hope of being brought back to life on a paradise earth and to greet his parents, William Jr. & Mae Maxine Brown...
Linda A. Phillips
Mar 5, 2025
Linda A. Phillips, 80, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on March 5, 2025, at the Meadows of Cadiz. She was born on November 16, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of the late Delbert and Joan Phillips.
In her younger years, Linda worked as a lab assistant.
Linda was preceded in death in addition to her parents by her brother, Carl...
Anna Lee Mizer
Mar 3, 2025
Anna Lee Mizer, 89, of rural Cadiz, Ohio, died peacefully at home on March 3, 2025, with her three sons nearby. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio on July 19, 1935, to Chester M. and Helen Gallagher Warner, and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1953, and from Riverside White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio in 1956. She...
Mary Ruth Dicks
Feb 25, 2025
Mary Ruth Dicks, 80, of Bloomingdale, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1944, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Edwin Dean and Ethel Woodford McHugh.
Mary Ruth was a dedicated housewife, and dearly loved her husband, daughters, and grandson. She was also a dedicated and phenomenal caretaker, caring for her own...
George Donald Bomboris
Feb 21, 2025
George D. Bomboris, 72, of Adena passed away on February 21, 2025, at the Harrison County Home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born January 31, 1953, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late George and Catherine (Holliday) Bomboris.
George worked at the former Y&O Coal Mine and Lindy Paving. After his retirement, he enjoyed working at the...
William "Bill" Blanchard
Feb 20, 2025
William “Bill” Blanchard, 73, of Bridgeport, formerly of Cadiz, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Bridgeport, Ohio. He was born January 11, 1952 in Flushing, Ohio a son of the late Etta Jean Williams.
Bill was an employee of the former International Harvester in Shadyside and a U.S. Navy Veteran.
He was preceded in death...
Margaret Ann Lightner
Feb 18, 2025
Margaret Ann Bihlman Lightner, 89, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on February 18, 2025, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio with her daughter by her side. She was born on March 17, 1935, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Clifford and Margaret Young McLeod.
Ann worked as a bank teller at First National, now...