All Obituaries

Gregory Alan Williamson, 71, of Wintersville, OH formerly of Zanesville, OH passed away on September 22, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Lancaster, OH on September, 30, 1948. Greg requested no calling hours or memorial service because he “was in a hurry to get to his Heavenly Home”.   Greg was preceded in death by his parents C. Robert and Jacqueline McCleery Williamson; his wife Susan Greer Marks Williamson and his beloved son Robert James...

Janet B. Davis, 88, of Unionport, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Wyngate. She was born June 23, 1932 in Steubenville a daughter of the late Chester & Martha Parrish Bush. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ; Wintersville Garden Club; Wintersville & Indian Creek High School Band Boosters; and longtime 4H Advisor for Wintersville and Unionport. Janet was also active in the Unionport Community. Preceding Janet in death were her husband James G. Davis on...

Shirley A. Stout, 91, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was born January 6, 1929 in Chester, WV the daughter of the late Walter & Sarah Louise Swaugor Shaw. She was a member of Wintersville U.M. Church; Friendship Club & Wintersville Woman’s Club. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Harold Stout. Private services and burial were held at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. Rev. Clint Quillen officiated.

Kathryn M. Taggart, 97, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Valley Hospice. She was born March 14, 1923 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a daughter of the late Michael & Anna Krizan Fabian. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the C.W.C. Preceding Kathryn in death were her beloved husband Benjamin F. Taggart; daughters Denise M. Taggart & Kathleen A. Kuchinski; sisters Mary Standardi, Agnes Buccalo, Sr. Constantine, Anna Fabian & Helen Adametz;...

Glenda M. Bryan, 78, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born May 24, 1942. Preceding Glenda in death were her husband, Paul E. Bryan; son Michael P. Bryan; parents Glenn S. and Mary Yeago Cline; siblings  Jean W. Williams & Carl Cline. Glenda was a devoted caregiver to her late son Mikey. Glenda is survived by two sons, Tim Bryan and Doug Bryan. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service and buttterfly release on Wednesday,...

Joyce A. Frey, 65, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Trinity West after a two year battle with cancer.   She was born in Chester, WV on December 26, 1954 a daughter of the late Donald M. and Ruth P. Shuman Wells.  Joyce was a member of Brentwood United Methodist Church.  She is survived by her husband John W. Frey; daughters Trisha (Mike) Roe, Erica (Justin) McClure and Natalie DiBenedetto; step-children Ryan and Tiffany Frey; 3 brothers...

Carol J. Hibbits, 76, of Hopedale, Ohio, formerly of Wintersville, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1944 in Steubenville a daughter of the late Frank W. & Mary Knorowski Gerard, Sr. She was a member of Crossroads Christian Church. Preceding Carol in death were her husband James M. Hibbits, Sr. on February 25, 2012; granddaughter Kristyn Leigh Hibbits; three brothers Joseph, Raymond and Frank Gerard; and sister Dolores...

Gary R. Virden, Sr., 81, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Trinity West. He was born March 6, 1939 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Roy Lee & Thelma L. Williams Virden. Gary was a pipefitter at Weirton Steel Co. Tin Mill and an Army veteran. He was a member of Unionport Christian Church, Mingo Sportsmans Club and a 1957 graduate of Wellsburg High School. Gary was preceded in death by two brothers Victor & Roger. Surviving are his wife Ellen...

Jan L. Bee, 47, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Trinity West ER. She was born on December 9, 1972 in Steubenville, Ohio. Jan was a preschool teacher at Children’s Academy and worked previously (1995-2012) at Burger King where she made many friends. Jan was a very devoted member of Crossroads Christian Church and active in the Children’s Ministry, Upwards Cheering and Elkhorn Church Camp. Preceding Jan in death was her father James L. Bee, Sr. Jan...

  Randell C. Adams, 77, of Wintersville, OH passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Sienna Skilled Care.  He was born in Steubenville on December 7, 1942 a son of the late Curtis Adams and Lois Strickling Adams Haden.  In addition to his parents he was proceeded in death by his 1st wife Wilma Adams.  Randell was a retired pipefitter #495, Deputy Sheriff in Jefferson County and Wintersville Police.  He is survived by his wife Brenda Miro Adams; children Richard,...