All Obituaries

Ernest R. “Tennis Shoe Ernie” Hollinger, Jr., of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at U.P.M.C. He was born in Steubenville the son of the late Ernest R. and Alvada Ketcham Hollinger, Sr. Ernie retired from the City of Steubenville and owned and operated a window cleaning service. Friends may call at First Westminster Church, 235 N. Fourth St. on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jason Elliott officiating. Private...

Alice Kay McDowell, 77, of California, Maryland, passed away, going home to her Savior, on January 10, 2023, at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, Maryland, after a long illness from Parkinson's Disease.  She was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Paul and Blanche Martin of Wintersville, Ohio. I Peter 3:4 states, “but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very...

Dorothy L. “Lavonne” Davis, 87, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away at home on Monday, January 30, 2023.  Dorothy was born on July 7, 1935 in Archer Heights, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James Cyrus & Dorothy VanCamp Morton.  She was a 1953 graduate of Wintersville High School and a member of the Bloomingdale Junior Women’s Club.  Dorothy worked as an Operator for the phone company and had a passion for traveling. Dorothy is survived by her loving...

Carol J. Schmidt, 97, of Pineville, NC formerly of Wintersville, Ohio peacefully passed away at her daughter’s home with her daughter Deborah by her side on Sunday, January 29, 2023.  Carol was born in Alliance, Ohio on November 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Robert P. & Gladys G. Cable Palmer.  Carol was a member of the Wintersville United Methodist Church, Women’s League of Wintersville and a proud graduate of the Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing Class of...

Grace Mutton, 95, of Steubenville passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center.  She was born in Hopedale, OH on December 2, 1927.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John M. Mutton.  Grace is survived by her children Susie Gibson, John R. Mutton, Kathy (Dennis) McGrath and Richard L. Mutton, all of Steubenville; brother Dan (Sylvia) Carter of Waynesburg, PA; grandchildren Tiffany (Aaron) Dobson, Lyndsey (Jen) Mutton,...

Loretta A. “Tiny” Ialenti, 86, of Wintersville, OH passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Valley Hospice North.  She was born in Steubenville on March 23, 1936 a daughter of the late Frederick and Daisy Petkovich Luscher. Tiny loved to cook and entertain her family, her flowers and garden and her little dogs.  She retired from the Kroger Corp. as Bakery Manager.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Fred “Joe”...

Audrey W. Minch, 80, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Canonsburg Hospital in Canonsburg, PA.  She was born April 17, 1942 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Fay & Martha Coleman Blessing, Sr.  Audrey was a 1960 graduate of Steubenville High School and was Methodist by faith.  She retired after 30 years as a waitress at Williams Country Club in Weirton, WV.  Audrey was a member of the Jefferson County Sportsmen’s Club and a...

Justin R. Gosney, 43, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Trinity West. He was born in Steubenville on November 21, 1979. Justin was a graduate of Indian Creek High School and Yale University where he played football for two years. He was Methodist by faith. Preceding Justin in death were his grandparents, David and Margaret Gosney and Chester and June Sullivan; and uncle Brian Sullivan. Justin is survived by his parents D. Douglas “Doug” and...

BIGGIO, Brian C., 68, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.   He was born on December 23rd, 1954, in Steubenville, the eldest son of Lucille and the late Frank C. Biggio. He graduated from Wintersville High School Class of 1973 and retired from a long career as an owner of Biggio Insurance Agency. As an active member of the Mingo Sportsmen and Jefferson Sportsmen Clubs, Brian was invested in his community and preserving...

William W. McElwain, 83, of Steubenville, Ohio died on December 25, 2022. Private arrangements.