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BARBARA SWEENEY

Barbara Rose Wheatley Sweeney, 89, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Valley Hospice. Born April 19, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio, Barbara was the only child of Ida Wilhelm and Leonard Wheatley both of whom are deceased. Barbara attended Steubenville ...

KAREN McINTYRE

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Louise McIntyre, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, who left us peacefully on June 2, 2025 at the Stone Pear Pavilion, Chester, WV. Born on March 10, 1943, in Steubenville, Ohio, Karen was a daughter of the late Raymond Harold and Hazel Virginia Vaughn Shultz. Karen is also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne McIntyre; brother, Raymond “Bud” Shultz, Jr.; and brother-in-law, John Perkins. During her 82 years, Karen brought joy, warmth, and compassion to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Karen ...

WILLIAM SPIKER

William Edward Spiker of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 3 at home. He was born on August 26, 1933, in Scio, Ohio, the son of Jay and Elizabeth Spiker. He grew up in Scio with his brother Dick and sister Barbara. Bill graduated from Scio High School in 1951 and went on to earn a degree in Political Science from Mount Union College, now the University of Mount Union, in 1955. On graduation day, June 5 of that same year, he married Carole Evans. In the fall of 1955 Bill was drafted into the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Shenandoah in the Mediterranean Sea. While ...

CAROL LORENZONI

Carol Ann Lorenzoni, 77, of New Cumberland, passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1947, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Addess) Sando. She was also predeced in death by her husband Cornelio Lorenzoni. She was Catholic by faith. She is survived by two ...

MARY SOBOLEWSKI

Mary Ann Sobolewski, 75, of Steubenville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Akron General Hospital. She was born May 23, 1950, in Steubenville, a daughter of the late John and Hattie (Humienny) Sobolewski. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, ...

CONRAD BLAKE III

Conrad R. “Bobby” Blake III, 34, of Steubenville passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at his home. He was born July 17, 1990 in Columbus, OH. He is the son of Johnny Moran, Conrad R. Blake II and Tanya Fravel Hoyle. Also step fathers Chuck Handley and Jim Hoyle. Preceding him in death are grandparents Kenneth Fravel, Patrica Fravel, Charleen Blake, Dave and Barb Hoyle and Kathy “Maw” Blake. Bobby worked as a handyman and plumber. Surviving are son Conrad Blake IV; grandfather Conrad R. Blake; two brothers David Hoyle and Cody (Christina) Fravel both of Columbus; one ...