Obituaries

Ralph Lance Crothers

Ralph Lance Crothers

Nov 1, 2024

Ralph L. “Peanut” Crothers, 74, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, at WVU Harrison Community Hospital. He was born on November 2, 1949, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Ralph E. and Rejane M. Hopkins Crothers. 

 Peanut graduated from Cadiz High School in 1969. After graduation, he served in the United States Army and...

Peter P. Puskarich, Jr.

Peter P. Puskarich, Jr.

Oct 29, 2024

Peter Paul Puskarich, Jr., 60, of Hopedale, Ohio passed Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born October 4th, 1964 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of the late Peter P. Puskarich, Sr., and Dorothy Garan Puskarich of Hopedale, Ohio. 

Peter was 1984 graduate of the Wintersville High School. Pete accepted...

Donald L. Hennen

Donald L. Hennen

Oct 20, 2024

Donald “Donnie” “Butch” Hennen, 66, of New Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio. He was born June 26, 1958 in Dennison, Ohio a son of the late Lew Roy “Bud” and Virginia Louise Eickleberry Hennen. 

Butch was a truck driver. 

He was preceded in death in addition to his parents; by a...

Steven Michael Luther

Steven Michael Luther

Oct 10, 2024

Steven Michael “Stevie” Luther, 64, of Cadiz, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at his home. He was born August 23, 1960 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a son of Anna Mae Pyle Luther of Cadiz and the late William P. Luther, Jr.

Stevie worked in construction and was a painter.

Surviving in addition to his mother, are his brothers: William...

Mary Jane Coker

Mary Jane Coker

Oct 7, 2024

Mary Jane “MJ” Rose Coker, 75, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on October 7, 2024, at the Harrison County Home with her family by her side. She was born on September 12, 1949, in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Paul W. and Lola Kuhn Rose. 

She was an animal lover—especially fond of cats. 

She was preceded in death in addition...

Grace Carter

Grace Carter

Oct 4, 2024

Grace Carter, 85, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on October 4, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Harrison County Home. She was born June 11, 1939, in Marins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry E. Deaton and Jessie Phillips Deaton Ferrie. 

She was a member of the New Athens Methodist Church. 

She was preceded in death in addition to...

Joshua Allen Brown

Joshua Allen Brown

Oct 1, 2024

Joshua Allen Brown, 35, of Amsterdam, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 1, 2024 in Jewett, Ohio. He was born June 4, 1989 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of Penny Hazelip Brown and the late Larry A. Brown.

He was preceded in death in addition to his father; by a sister, Fawna Kidder. 

He is survived by his mother, Penny Brown; sister,...

Gary E. Coleman

Gary E. Coleman

Oct 1, 2024

Gary E. Coleman, 70 of Bowerstown, formerly of Cadiz, passed away on October 1, 2024, in Dundee. He was born July 20, 1954, in Wheeling, West Virginia a son of the late Lowell J. and Mary M. Moreland Coleman. 

Gary was a coal miner having worked at Consol Highwall 65.

Surviving are his son Leroy (Renee) Coleman of Bowerstown; 3 brothers: Lowell...

Kimberly Ann Shinall

Kimberly Ann Shinall

Sep 29, 2024

Kimberly Ann Shinall, 66, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1958, in Richlands, Virginia, a daughter of the late James H. and Helen I. Sargent Shinall. 

She worked as a nurse for many years. 

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents by a brother, Charles “Chuck” Shinall. 

She is survived...

Patricia Ann Tronsgard

Patricia Ann Tronsgard

Sep 27, 2024

Patricia Ann Tronsgard, 92, of Scio, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the Harrison County Home. She was born November 9, 1931, in San Diego, California, the daughter of the late Alex Joseph and Rosalie Ann (née Zorman) Straczynski.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, David Thomas Tronsgard on May 19, 2017.

She was...

Gregory Don Jamison

Gregory Don Jamison

Sep 23, 2024

Gregory Don Jamison, 70 of Cadiz, Ohio passed away suddenly on Monday, September 23rd, 2024 in his home with his beloved cat Coco by his side. Greg was born on March 24, 1954 at Twin City Hospital in Dennison, Ohio to David L. Jamison & Emma Jane Croskey Jamison.

Greg was preceded in death by his father David L. Jamison and...

William Lamantia

William Lamantia

Sep 15, 2024

William Lamantia, 74, of Hopedale, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his home.

Private service at the convenience of the family. The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. 

Dorothy Schrickel

Dorothy Schrickel

Sep 15, 2024

Dorothy Schrickel, 87, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Aultman Woodlawn Rehabilitation Center in Canton, Ohio. She was born on February 4, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Kosenina Winski. 

Dorothy enjoyed being a childcare provider for 32 years—touching the lives of many children. She followed her children...

Betty Louise Thompson

Betty Louise Thompson

Aug 21, 2024

Betty Louise Thompson, 84, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on August 21, 2024, at Harrison Community Hospital. She was born in Archer Township, Ohio on November 6, 1939, a daughter of the late Chester and Thelma Carman. 

She was a homemaker for most of her life and enjoyed spending time with her daughter Carla. 

She was preceded in death in addition to...

Linda K. Maffitt

Linda K. Maffitt

Aug 11, 2024

Linda Maffitt, 69, of Cadiz, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Valley Hospice North Center in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born November 26, 1954 in Dennison, Ohio a daughter of the late Linville Kelly Brewer and Margaret Vargo Brewer Klinesmith.

Linda was retired from Wood’s Food Center after many years and was a member of the Hopedale American Legion...

Andrew Hutyera

Andrew Hutyera

Aug 4, 2024

Andrew Hutyera, 81, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on August 4, 2024, camping with family at a fishing cabin on “Cadiz Island” on the French River in Alban, Canada. He was a vigorous outdoorsman who enjoyed canoeing, fishing, photography, and fine woodworking including building wooden canoes.

Andy was born on January 25, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the Hungarian...

Ralph L. Galliher

Ralph L. Galliher

Jul 22, 2024

Ralph L. Galliher, 92, of Jewett, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Carroll Health Care Center. Ralph was born April 8, 1932, in Ashland, Kentucky, a son of the late Walter C. and Mary E. Galliher. 

Ralph worked as an Iron Worker and was a proud member of the Iron Workers Union #550 out of Canton, Ohio. His favorite...

Doris E. Logsdon

Doris E. Logsdon

Jul 22, 2024

Doris E. Logsdon, 97, of Jewett, Ohio went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 6, 1926, in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter of the late R. Vance and L. Opal Campbell Grubbs. 

Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was also a member of the Harrison Hills...

Paula (Mehok) Putnam

Paula (Mehok) Putnam

Jul 16, 2024

Paula (Mehok) Putnam passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Gables Care Cener in Hopedale following a rapid decline in health. She was 64 years old.

Paula had several jobs including the Army Corp of Engineers at Dover Dam, a nurse aide for many years and many years at the Handy and Harmon. She enjoyed gardening and her many cats.

She...

Patty Lou Nemeth

Patty Lou Nemeth

Jul 15, 2024

Patty Lou (Eckman) Nemeth, 78, of Hopedale, Ohio born on June 25, 1946, in Dennison, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jesse and Charlotte (Foster) Eckman, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2024, at Gables Care Center after a brief illness. 

Patty was a graduate of Scio High School. After she graduated, she married the love of her life Ronald James...