All Obituaries

Jacqueline A. Jones, 76, of Wintersville passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on September 7, 1946 in Steubenville the daughter of the late Arthur “Doc” and Beatrice Nicholson Daugherty.  She had volunteered for many years at the Mingo Sportsman’s and retired from Nicholson’s Bakery after many years.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved dachshund...

V. Marlee Penebaker died Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was born on June 27, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late W. Clark and Ruth V. Eddy Williams. Marlee was a former high school guidance counselor at Toronto High School and Steubenville Catholic Central. She was a teacher in Steubenville City Schools and a counselor in Alhambra School District #68 in Phoenix, AZ. She was also a principal at Trinity Christian Academy. Marlee belonged to Phi Delta Kappa and Phi Theta...

Colleen S. Hennis Devore, 91, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at New Albany Care Center. She was born on April 17, 1931 in Hopedale, Ohio a daughter of the late Thomas & Maybelle Pinch Hennis. Colleen was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Preceding Colleen in death were her husband Frederic B. “Bud” Devore on November 5, 1995; brothers Donovan, William, Harry & Charles Hennis and sister Arvilla Shaffer. Colleen is survived by her son...

Dorothy May Dopudja, 77, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2022.  Dorothy was born July 25, 1945 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late George & Margaret Bennington Jackson.  Her love of music led her to sing in a band, with her family and friends and in churches for many years.  She especially enjoyed listening to her favorite band, Pink Floyd.  Dorothy loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren both human and furry alike, her...

Ruth Elizabeth Forester Eddy passed away at Gables Care Center on September 9, 2022. Born April 29, 1930 in Fairplay, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith Forester.  Preceded in death by her husband George Eddy Jr., daughter Denise George, son George (Bob) Eddy III, brother Daun Forester and sister Shirley (Bob) Dillon. A graduate of Wintersville High School, Ruth continued to support the school serving six years on the Wintersville Stadium committee, where she was...

Dorothy Louise “Dee” Madigan Salata, 84, of Wintersville, OH passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Valley Hospice.  She was born in Steubenville on January 30, 1938 a daughter of the late Arthur James and Mary Mildred Harper Madigan.  Dee was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and she retired from the former St. John Medical Center after 25 plus years of service.  The friendships she made continued on until her passing.  She was the matriarch of the...

Robert O. “Bobby” Long, 70, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Thursday September 8, 2022 at Gables Care Center.  Bobby was born on May 16, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Henry Allen & Leah Mae Fox Long.  He retired after more than 30 years from Weirton Steel.  Bobby was an avid golfer and enjoyed his time as Assistant coach for the Brooke County American Legion team.  Bobby was preceded in death by his loving wife RuthAnn Long; two...

Martha L. Wright, 96, of Wintersville passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Lancia Villa Vista. She was born in Steubenville on May 30, 1926 a daughter of the late Carl and Louise Walton Shaw.  Martha was a member of Two Ridges Presbyterian Church and its women’s circle.  She was an avid square dancer and enjoyed playing 500 bid with her card club for over 50 years. She was retired from the former St. John Hospital where she worked in employee health. In...

Fred V. Louk, 90, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side.  Fred was born on July 13, 1932 in Elkins, WV a son of the late Grant Garfield & Anna Marie (Teter) Louk.  He graduated from Philippi High School and then proudly enlisted in the US Army serving his country in the Korean War.  Fred went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business Education and History from Fairmont State College...

David V. Patton, 87, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Trinity West.  He was born on November 27, 1934 in Steubenville.  Dave was the son of the late Joseph & Ida Mae Pekruhn Patton.  He was a 1952 graduate of Steubenville High School, where he was a proud member of the 1952 State Runner-Up Men’s Basketball Team.  Upon graduation, he served in the Army and later worked for Weirton Steel Co. until his retirement.  Dave was an...