All Obituaries

Dorothy J. McClure, 94, of Wintersville passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.  She was born in Steubenville on December 4, 1925 the daughter of the late James and Hazel Lawrence Smith.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph “Joe” B. McClure and twin sons Ronald K. and Donald K. McClure.  Dorothy is survived by her brother Blaine Smith; grandchildren Robert (Lisa) McClure, Corey (Lisa) McClure, Robin (Tad) Lamb, Heather...

Esther Louise Wojciechowski passed away on November 30, 2020, at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville in Steubenville, OH.   She was born in McKeesport, PA, on April 13, 1941.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Esther was preceeded in death by her husband, Donald R. Wojciechowski Sr.; her parents, John R. DaBaldo and Mary C. Viellella DaBaldo; and great-grandson, Aiden M. McGinnis.  Esther is survived by her children,...

Harry W. Cash, 73, of Wintersville, OH passed away after an extended illness on Monday, November 30, 2020 at The Laurels in Steubenville.  He was born in Steubenville on August 8, 1947 a son of the late Harry and Ida Lamb Cash.  Harry was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel after 32 years in the Coke Plant.  He was an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Vietnam War with the 1st Air Calvary Division.  Harry is survived by his brother...

Greta Jane Walsh, 86, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Trinity West ER. She was born September 23, 1934 in Whitman, WV, a daughter of the late Everett J. & Rose R. Shackelford Bryant. Greta was a member of Rock Camp U.M. Church and past matron of Westwood Chapter #569 O.E.S. Preceding Greta in death were her husband James G. Walsh, Sr. and three sisters Naomi Wall, Mildred Burke & Margaret Lipscomb. Greta is survived by her daughter Deborah K. (Tim)...

Robert Barlow was born in Edray, W.V. on February 21, 1935, son of the late John Barlow Sr. and Sylvia Ramsey Barlow.  He is preceded in death by brothers, Melvin Dale Walker Jr., Edward J. Walker, William Paul Walker and sister, Sylvia Budash. Survived by wife, Linda Boyles Barlow, sons Stephen (Myrtle) Barlow, Glenn (Patty) Barlow, daughters Roberta (Mike) Gilligan, Barbara (Darren) Yingling, Janet (Kevin) Mason, and brother John (Mary) Barlow.  Robert and Linda have 15...

Larry F. Pownall, Sr. 82, of Steubenville, OH passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Lancia Villa Royale.  He was born in Steubenville, OH on December 27, 1937 a son of the late Frank and Catherine Moran Pownall.  Larry was the owner of Pownall Contracting, where he was a master plumber.  He was a member of Local 495, Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Cambridge, OH and Pilgrim Lodge 691 F&AM.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife...

Douglas L. Snodgrass, 68, of Toronto, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Trinity West ER. He was born December 19, 1951 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Carl S. & Frances Toney Snodgrass. He was a master mechanic at Jefferson Auto Parts in Richmond and a member of Crossroads Christian Church. A child of God, Doug was a lay minister and evangelist. Doug is survived by his wife Rebecca L. “Becky” Freeman Snodgrass; daughter Melissa (James) Beveridge; sons...

Virginia M. “Gin” Komestakes, 88, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Carriage Inn. She was born August 9, 1932 in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of the late Jess W. & Mary Sleger Bickerstaff. She was a 1950 graduate of Wintersville High School and a member of Wintersville U.M. Church, Animal Welfare League and Jefferson County Historical Society. Gin had worked at State Park Motors as a secretary/title clerk and retired from O’Mara...

Martha M. “Marty” Van Fossan, 98, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Lancia Villa Vista. She was born December 31, 1921 in Pleasant Hills a daughter of the late Stephen & Anna Liptak Kliner. Marty was retired from the Steubenville License Bureau and a lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Marty was one of the women from the CWC who courageously removed sacred objects from the burning Blessed Sacrament Church. Preceding Marty in...

Harlan George Reynolds, 76, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Trinity West. He was born October 2, 1944 in Virgie, Kentucky a son of the late Duran & Helena Kinney Reynolds. He was retired from Quanta Corp. and served in the Army during the Viet Nam War. Preceding Harlan in death were his wife Claudia R. Bates Reynolds (2007); son Jeffery W. Reynolds (2016); two brothers Perry & Johnny Reynolds and two sisters  Kay Thornsbury  & Louanna...