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RICHARD FORD

Richard F. Ford, 77, of Chester, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born on April 18, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Claudius and Irene (Powell) Ford. He was a 1965 Oak Glen High School graduate and earned his bachelor’s degree ...

JOSEPH “ROSS” BOWERSOX

Joseph “Ross” Bowersox, 37, died at Weirton Medical Center surrounded by loved ones following a Tonsillectomy on Sunday, July 14,2024. He was employed at KAG Trucking Company as a laborer and was a Veteran of the National Guard. Joseph was born July 11, 1987 in Weirton, WV a son of ...

JAMES LEAS

James D. Leas, 73, of Jewett, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Steubenville on June 22, 1951 a son of the late John D. and Barbara J. “Jodie” Myers Leas, Sr. He was the retired owner of JoEl’s Lighting & Supply. Jim was an avid Big Red fan ...

CHARLES YOUNG

Charles A. Young, 65, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born on July 23, 1959, in Steubenville, Charles lived a life marked by dedication to his family, friends, and faith. Charles worked for the Apostolate for ...

PHYLLIS BICKERSTAFF

Phyllis K. Bickerstaff, 72, of Steubenville passed away at her home on July 30, 2024. Phyllis was born June 6, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late John & Edna Fleming Young. She worked for many years as a cafeteria worker at Harding School. Phyllis was preceded in death by her siblings James & Edward Young and Gladys Antil. She is survived by her husband Gary Bickerstaff; son Lance Bickerstaff; daughter Karrie (Jason) Helt; brother Bob Young and grandchildren Cory Barrett, Tyler Bickerstaff, Mady Helt & Michael Helt. As per Phyllis’s request, there will no services at ...

TERRY GODDARD

Terry Lee Goddard, 76, of Brilliant, OH, passed away at Trinity Medical Center West on July 30, 2024. Terry was a graduate of Brilliant Memorial High School. She lived in Mingo Junction for most of her life where she worked at Isley’s, the Village of Mingo Junction, and at the Knights of Columbus. Terry was an active member of the Mingo First United Methodist Church. Upon her retirement, she returned to Brilliant where she enjoyed book club and other activities at the Brilliant Library as well as attending the First United Presbyterian Church of Brilliant. She was preceded in ...