All Obituaries

Randolph W. “Randy” Franklin, 71, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Shadyside Hospital. He was born January 19, 1949 in Steubenville, a son of the late Charles “Fred” & Pauline Babicz Franklin. He retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. as an area supervisor in the blast furnace department of the Mingo Junction and Steubenville plants. Randy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed telling stories...

Ross A. Penman, 55, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at UPMC-Mercy. He was born July 16, 1964 in Steubenville, Ohio. Ross was a member of the Mingo High School Class of 1982 and proudly served on the USS Sierra in the United States Navy.  He was active in the community as President of the Utility Workers Union of America 102, Treasurer of the Brilliant Boat Club and active member of the American Legion Post 33.  He worked many years as a craneman/welder for...

Karen J. Leoni, 64, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at West Penn Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and retired from Jefferson County C.A.C. Preceding Karen in death were her father William Leoni and brother Michael Leoni. Karen is survived by her mother, Jean Williams Leoni; brothers Ronald (Terri) Leoni & Richard (Virginia) Leoni; nieces Natalie (Robert) Brand, Kristin Leoni &...

Betty J. Gribben, 93, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Carriage Inn. She was born February 2, 1927 in Connellsville, PA, a daughter of the late Horace & Virginia Young Grisham. Betty was a member of Wintersville Church of the Nazarene. Preceding Betty in death were her husband Earl F. Gribben, Sr.; brother Dick Mitchell, who died during WWII and sister Emmajean D’Orio. Betty is survived by her three children, Connie S. Jones of Steubenville, Earl F....

Florence M. Cesaro, 91, of Wintersville, OH passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Weirton Medical Center.  She was born in Cannan, WV on October 29, 1928 a daughter of the late David H. Strader and Linda V. Riley Strader Bennett. Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on.  Cherished memories never fade, because a loved one is gone.  Those we can never be, more than a thought apart.  For as long as there is memory they’ll live in our heart.  She...

Georgianna S. “Ann” Ciotti, 67, of Wintersville, OH passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at U.P.M.C Presbyterian Hospital.  She was born in Follansbee, WV on January 14, 1953 the daughter of the late Harry G. and Gladys L. Saunders Reese, Sr.  Ann was employed at Franciscan University as a data clerk and had attained many degrees in her career.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Dawn Ciotti and her son Daniel John Ciotti,...

William J. “Bill” Needham, 92, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was born on April 15, 1928 in Steubenville a son of the late Francis & Margaret Boyle Needham. After 35 years of service, Bill retired from City of Steubenville electrical department. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Bill was the most loving and caring husband and father and dedicated his entire life to always providing for and putting his family before...

Russell E. Wickham, 91, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2020  at home with his family.  He was born December 20, 1928 in Fernwood, the son of the late Stanley & Ora Mellinger Wickham. Russell was a 1946 graduate of Wintersville High School and attended both Ohio University and The Ohio State University.  He served his country in the US Army and earned the prestigious C.I.D. Badge for his service in the Korean War. Upon returning from his service in...

(Christian Jon Wright “Hammer”), (51), of (Mingo Jct. Ohio), passed away unexpectedly at his residence on (June 14, 2020) in (Mingo Jct. Ohio). (Chris) was born (Steubenville, Ohio) to (the late Mr. Richard “Dick” Wright & Marcia Brinskey-Wright) on (01/18/1969). He is a graduate of (Mingo High School). He worked as a (Electrician) for (past several months). He was involved in (hunting, fishing and his favorite sports). (Chris) is preceded in death by (Stephanie...

Robert B. Blackburn, 64, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born January 2, 1956 in Steubenville, a son of the late Robert M. & Barbara J. Brandt Blackburn. A Methodist by faith, Bob was a 1974 graduate of Wintersville High School. He retired from Toronto City Schools as a teacher and coach. Bob was a Steelers fan, avid supporter of Big Red Wrestling and extremely devoted to his grandson Braden. Bob is survived by his wife Marsha A....