All Obituaries

Mildred Vojvodich of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Country Club Manor, under the care of Charity Hospice. She was born in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Mile & Mildred Prica Vojvodich. She was office manager for Teramana Brothers Coal Co. and Hollywood Center for 48 years and retired in 1997. Mildred was an avid bowler and a member of Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church. Preceding Mildred in death were her parents; three brothers Lawrence, Mele...

Kathy M. Scardina, 66, of Wintersville passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Trinity West ER.  She was born in Steubenville a daughter of the late Andy and Daisy Driscoll Zambora.  Kathy is survived by her sons John Scardina of Wintersville and Andy (Jeannie) Scardina of Irondale, OH; sisters Linda Gainer and Mary Nash, both of Wintersville.  Private services.

John Cucarese, Jr., 74, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Friday January 22, 2021 at Weirton Medical Center due to complications from Covid-19. He was born March 12, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, the youngest of five children of the late John and Grace Lamantia Cucarese, Sr.  John is survived by his wife Pamela L. Cowher Cucarese, his high school sweetheart  whom he married August 19, 1967; daughter Jane M. (Jason) Hanlin of Toronto; son John W. (Erin) Cucarese of Coraopolis,...

Carol Masci, 73, went home to Our Lord January 18, 2021, with many of her family by her side at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. Ms. Masci lived and worked the majority of her life in Wintersville, OH, and is a proud Golden Warrior graduate of Wintersville High School class of 1966.  Carol lived and dedicated her life in service of many.  You may have ordered a burger from her at Frosty Treat back in the day while driving down Canton Road, or had a package delivered to your...

Amy E. Beekman, 56, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away January 17, 2021 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.  She was born May 29, 1964 in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of the late William and Marlene Smith Beekman. She is survived by her brothers Doug and David Beekman and one loving niece Kristin Beekman. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic and per Amy’s wishes all services are private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Jefferson County Humane Society.

Edward L. Thomson I, 80, of Winter Springs, Florida, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born November 3, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late James E. & Jonnie Mae Thomas Thomson.  Ed and his wife owned a Medical/Dental Supply Co. in Florida for over fifty years. He served in the Navy Seabees and remained an active member of the American Radio Relay League’s National Association of Amateur Radio. Ed was a proud member of the Sons of the American...

Today, January 16th, my best friend and kindred spirit embarked on his next journey...ending the happiest 27 years of my life.  This is my attempt to pay tribute to the well lived life of an honorable man. William L. (Bill) Simmons was born in Beaver, PA on August 18, 1942 to the late Ralph and Bea Watson Simmons.  When he was a toddler, they moved back home to the Bloomingdale, OH area where he resided his entire life. Bill was a graduate of Wayne High School, the College of...

Samuel Wagner Kerr, retired Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Judge, passed away January 15, 2021 at the Weirton Medical Accuity Care Center after a courageous battle with the Covid 19 virus. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio June 18, 1940, the son of the late William S. Kerr and Carolyn “Annie” Kerr. He was Protestant by faith. He graduated from Wintersville High School and was proud to have played on the 1957 undefeated football team under Coach Kettlewell. After graduation from...

Darlene L. Bates, 73, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on January 14, 2021 at Weirton Medical Center.  She was born on September 19, 1947 a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Carpenter Mankowski.  Darlene and her late husband were the former owners of Bates Enterprises in Wintersville, Ohio. Darlene was preceeded in death by her husband, Robert G. “Robbie” Bates; son Edward “Eddie” Bates and brother Wayne Mankowski.  She is survived by her daughter...

Mary Hoover, 98, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Gables Care Center. She was born August 31, 1922 in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Charles & Julie Miller. Mary was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. Preceding Mary in death were her husband Denzil R. Hoover on November 13, 2003; siblings Ann, Mildred, Charles, Ed, Jim, Bill & Bob; and son-in-law Virgil Rabe. Mary is survived by her daughter Carol L. Rabe; two granddaughters Jody Taylor...