Obituaries
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...
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...
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