Robert “Gene” Eastham, 68, of Rayland, OH, passed away suddenly Saturday December 7, 2019 at home. He was born July 27, 1951 in Weirton, WV, a son of the late Robert L. Eastham and Phyllis M. (Parr) Eastham Hallmark. Gene retired from Weirton Steel in 2011 just shy of 30 years. In his younger years he was a cement finisher. He served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam, as an electrician. He was a member of the Brilliant American Legion Post 573; the...

Barbara H. “Barb” Keyser, 67, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday December 6, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 7, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Thomas W. and Erma A. (Wells) Wade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Wade. Barb retired in 2002 from the former East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry where she was a registered nurse for 15 years. She was also a member of the Brilliant...

George A. Dayton, 69, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday December 3, 2019 in the Laurels of Steubenville. He was born October 16, 1950 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Elmer E. Dayton and Cora O. Dayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert L.Dayton and Elmer Dayton; and a sister, Shirley Dayton.  George was a retired truck driver and enjoyed tinkering with cars. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his longtime companion...

Maria K. Simmons, 53, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Wednesday November 20, 2019 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. She was born September 14, 1966 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clyde Hardy and Rose (Motto) Merckle. Maria was a homemaker and she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson Carter.  She was also an avid Big Red Football Fan and liked to play cards and bingo. Surviving are her husband Douglas...

Thomasine M. Flowers, 77, of Perry, OH, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 at the home of her daughter Lori. She was born July 3, 1942 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Dominick and Edith (Campana) Vallis. In addition to her parents, she was proceded in death by her son, Anthony Flowers. Thomasine was a retired from the former Hub Department Store where she worked in the sportswear and infant departments. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic...

Gloria J. “Glory” Caldwell, 65, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.   She was born April 30, 1954 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Robert Fields and Emma Louise (Scott) Fields Goga. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. “Donnie” Caldwell, Jr. Gloria retired in the fall of 2012 from Trinity Medical Center East where she was a nurses aide for over 30...

Michelle Lynn “Mush” Czoka, 54, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away Thursday November 7, 2019 suddenly from a tragic fatal accident in Wheeling, WV.   She was born September 10, 1965 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Michael J. Czoka and Helen (Chmelovsky) Czoka of Brilliant, OH. Michelle worked at the Warwood McDonalds in Wheeling, WV. She was baptized Catholic, she loved animals, and had a heart of gold. In addition to her mom Helen she is survived by a sister, Linda...

Linda L. Sterling, 72, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away at 4:05 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the home of her daughter Michelle, with her family by her side. She was born December 14, 1946 in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Willis E. Calhoun and Martha M. (Haynes) Calhoun Keadle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Sterling in 1986; two brothers, Russell A. “Tony” Calhoun and John R. Calhoun; and a sister, Brenda...

Virginia “Ginny” Hickman, 89, of Rayland, OH, passed away Sunday October 27. 2019 at home, with her family by her side. She was born December 21, 1929 in McWhorter, WV, a daughter of the late Joshua B. Jacobs and Willa (Bowers) Keener. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Alva L. “Fred” Hickman in 2008; a son, Alva Hickman, Jr in 1948; six brothers, Glenn, Fleming, and Donald Jacobs, Charles Smith, Marvin and James Keener;...

Joseph P. Ferry, Sr., 89, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday October 25, 2019, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH. He was born June 6, 1930 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Pete and Rose (Laprete) Ferry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marianne (Dopudja) Ferry in 1994; a brother, Daniel “Buck” Ferry; and two sisters, Catherine Simkanin and Mae Rychlick. Joe graduated from Mingo High School in 1948 and retired in 1992 from...