All Obituaries

Antoinette (Nettie) Mantica Grant left this earthly existence on February 19th, 2024, in Naples Florida.  She lived most of her life in Ohio, in the Steubenville and Tiltonsville areas. She was born in Steubenville on December 14th, 1929.  She graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School, received her B.A. from The College of Steubenville and did her graduate work at Kent State University, W.V. University and the University of Dayton. Mrs. Grant was an educator and...

Peter Robert Wolfe, 69, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away, April 30, 2024.  He was born December 6, 1954, in Wheeling, WV, to Madalyn (Stullenburg) Gebhard and the late Louis Wolfe.  In addition to his father, Pete was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Bloom; half- brother Louis Wolfe and his grandson, Nickolas Wolfe.  Pete was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School and worked for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, he later worked as an independent contractor and enjoyed...

Jerry Valenti, 85, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Liza’s Place, in Wheeling, WV. He was born on June 27, 1938, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late John and Evelyn (Briggs) Valenti. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Valenti; stepson, Richard McKean; brother in-law, Robert Ryan and nephew, Rick Ryan and. Jerry served in the United Staes Navy. He retired from Local Laborers Union #809. He was a Fourth Degree Member of The...

David Carl Antoline, 73, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away on April 20, 2024, at home after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. David was born on August 4,1950, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Leo and Sophie (Volney) Antoline.  He resided most of his life in Bradley, Ohio before moving to Aiken, South Carolina five years ago with his beloved wife Tina and their cherished horses and dogs.   In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his sister, Norma...

John M. Lewis II, 38, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away, Monday, April 15, 2024, on State Route 150, Rayland, OH. He was born on April 20, 1985, in Wheeling, WV, to Melody (Banal) and John Lewis. John was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ray and Patricia Bazar; grandfathers, Dave Banal and Joel Lewis and grandmother, Barbara Handley. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his daughter, Destanie Lewis; two brothers, Dennis and Michael Donley; two sisters, Amber (Lee)...

In Loving Memory of Debbie McKeegan With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Debbie McKeegan on March 31, 2024, at her cherished home in Yorkville, Ohio. Born on August 3, 1953, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Debbie was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her 70 years. Debbie leaves behind her devoted husband of 48 years, James R. McKeegan a testament to their enduring love. She was a beloved mother to Melanie Lawley (Dan) and James McKeegan (Sarah), and an adored...

Carol Lee Hicks, 70, of Mt Pleasant, OH, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family by her side, after her struggle with Alzheimer’s. Carol was born on June 17, 1953, in Wheeling, WV, to the late George and Eloise (Hissam) Becker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her favorite uncle, Clarence Becker and mother and father in-law, Alvin and Marge Hicks. Carol is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, William “Bill” Hicks, of Mt....

Richard Wayne Francis, 74, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital. Rich was born November 18, 1949, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Russell and Mildred (Yater) Francis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Blake Richard Francis; a brother, Russell “Butch” Francis and two sisters, Mary Soos and Shirley Orzolek. Rich served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He retired from...

Jessie “Betty” Paice, 95, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Sienna Hills Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 10, 1928, in Rayland, OH, to the late Jack and Alice (Cole) Hanlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Paice; a son, Richard Paice; a grandson, Richard Paice II; two brothers, Jack Hanlin Jr and Matthew “Sonny: Hanlin and two sisters, Barbara Beswick and Lucille...

Georgia Pearl Barcus, 100, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born June 11, 1923, in Rush Run, Ohio, to the late James and Maggie (Ogden) Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Baucus; two sons, Dallas Barcus Jr and Butch Barcus and two daughters, Louise Kennedy and Donna Verhovec. Pearl liked to crochet and sew in her spare time, however spending time with family was most important to...