Robert W. Shaffer, 80, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away, Wednesday February 24, 2021 at Lancia Villa Royale Nursing Home in Steubenville, OH. He was born October 5, 1940 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Willis and Christine (Lamb) Shaffer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Shaffer. Robert served his country in the U.S. Navy and also in the U.S. Army Reserves. He retired from Weirton Steel Corp. and was Methodist by Faith. Surviving are his...

Eleanor Y. Mathias, 83, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday February 18, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. She was born May 17, 1937 in Brilliant, OH, a daughter of the late Calvin and Anna Mae (Bateman) Mayle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Mathias; a son, Richard Reed; four brothers, Calvin “Whip”, Robert “Fuzzy”, Lloyd “Fickle” and David Mayle; and two sisters, R. Ann Davis...

Dawn Marie Maguire, 49, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday January 28, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by her family. She was born August 9, 1971 in Bethesda, MD, a daughter of the late Brian J. Maguire and Karen (Skedel) Maguire of Mingo Junction, OH. Dawn was a STNA for various home health companies, the last one she worked at was Addus Home Health. She graduated in 1989 from Catholic Central High School then attended Jefferson Technical College....

Dale G. “Mr. D.” Dollison, 72, of Brilliant, OH, passed away of Covid-19 on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. He was born November 26, 1948 in Akron, OH a son of the late Donald G. Dollison, Sr. and Ilda J. (Blair) Browning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Eleanor Dollison and step-father, James Browning. Dale proudly served his country as a Machinist Mate in the U.S. Navy. He also had fond...

Louis N. “Geno” DeLeonardis, 95, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday January 21, 2021 at the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH. He was born February 22, 1925 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Attilio and Christine (Appignani) DeLeonardis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Johanna R. “JoAnn” (Lonetto) DeLeonardis on February 3, 2008; a brother, Ralph DeLeonardis; and a sister, Erma Boggia. Geno retired in...

Kathryn “Joann” LaRue, 89, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday January 9, 2021 at Weirton Geriatric Center in Weirton, WV. She was born October 17, 1931 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (VanDyke) Ross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George “Bill” LaRue, Sr. on January 7, 2019; two sons, Joseph LaRue and Bill “Lash” LaRue, Jr.; and two sisters, Audrey Malesick and Lillian Kovach. Joann...

Albert F. “Big Al” Brandon, 86, of New Alexandria, OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:50 a.m. on Friday January 8, 2021 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. He was born on January 7, 1935 in Bellaire, OH to the late Floyd Brandon of Newton Falls, OH and Eva Edmiston of Smithfield, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Brandon; two brothers, Floyd (Rose) Brandon and Francis (Alice)...

Freeda M. Enochs, 81, of Rayland (Salt Run), OH, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born April 1, 1939 in Bloomingdale, OH, a daughter of the late Harry S. and Clara G. (Beckley) Randolph. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred E. Enochs; a son, Michael Wurschum; three brothers, Joseph, Thomas and George Randolph; a sister, Ellen Gundrum; and a granddaughter, Anna L. Cook. Freeda retired from the dietary department at the...

Lois J. “Jeane” Smith, 87, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Wednesday January 6, 2021 at the home of her daughter Bonnie. She was born January 10, 1933 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Jack and Jesse (Lodge) Rouse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde L. “Smitty” Smith on November 15, 2007; six brothers, Joseph, Ronald “Beano”, Bob, George, Scotty and Bill Rouse; two sisters, Maryann Light and...

Benjamin R. Thompson, Sr., 60, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday December 31, 2020 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. He was born July 2, 1960 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late James H. Thompson and Betty (Evans) Thompson of Mingo Junction, OH. Ben was a heavy equipment operator out of Operating Engineers Local 132 in Glen Dale, WV. He was a member of Jefferson Sportsman Club. Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery and walking his dog...