Steubenville & Wintersville, OH Obituaries

Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.

Below is a listing of all of our recent local Steubenville & Wintersville, OH obits and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.

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Charles Menk, Jr. Steubenville

Faithful husband, loving father, former Army Officer, retired IBM engineer, and IT professional at Franciscan University, Charles George Menk, Jr’s life did not come to an end with his death but merely marks the beginning of his new life with Jesus Christ in Heaven where he will join his wife, daughter and many other loved ones that preceded him in their journey. Charles received last rights and peacefully passed away on February 27th, 2026, at the age of 90, in his room, surrounded ...

Faithful husband, loving father, former Army Officer, retired IBM engineer, and IT professional at Franciscan University, Charles George Menk, Jr’s life did not come to an end with his death ...

Rosemary Payne Steubenville

Rosemary C. Payne, 89, of Steubenville died Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Laurels of Steubenville. She was born December 12, 1936 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Harold Shawver and Anna Shawver Rapp. She is preceded in death by her stepfather, Ernest Rapp; husband William Payne; brother Thomas Shawver and nephew Martin Shawver. Rosemary was a homemaker and very active in the loyal order of the Moose as a life member. She is survived by her sister Peggy Lane of ...

Rosemary C. Payne, 89, of Steubenville died Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Laurels of Steubenville. She was born December 12, 1936 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Harold Shawver ...

Francis Bergsma Steubenville

Francis Xavier Bergsma, age 17, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away after a nearly two-year battle with brain cancer on February 28, 2026. He was born on December 29, 2008, to Dr. and Mrs. John and Dawn Bergsma. Francis will be remembered for his loyalty and spirit of service to his friends and family, and for never losing his faith and hope while facing cancer. Francis loved studying Japanese, watching funny videos, and laughing over Mad Libs with his siblings. Francis is ...

Francis Xavier Bergsma, age 17, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away after a nearly two-year battle with brain cancer on February 28, 2026. He was born on December 29, 2008, to Dr. and ...

Margaret Burch Steubenville

Margaret L. Burch, 66, of Steubenville died Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Sienna Hills Nursing Home. She was born March 19, 1959 in Steubenville to the late Ralph and Dorothy Grimm Burch.. Margaret will be cremated with no services being held at this time. Offer condolences, www.mostifuneralhome.com

Margaret L. Burch, 66, of Steubenville died Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Sienna Hills Nursing Home. She was born March 19, 1959 in Steubenville to the late Ralph and Dorothy Grimm ...

Darla Lalich Steubenville

Darla D. Lalich, 79, of Steubenville died Friday, February 20, 2026 at Trinity West ER. She was born August 27, 1946 in Wheeling. She is the daughter of the late Thomas Straka and Norma Lowe Peck. She is also preceded in death by her brother Keith Straka and twin sister Darene Waszkiewicz. Darla was a retired secretary who worked many years at Ohio Valley Hospital and Steubenville City Schools. She was Catholic by faith and loved spending time with her family. Darla was a graduate of ...

Darla D. Lalich, 79, of Steubenville died Friday, February 20, 2026 at Trinity West ER. She was born August 27, 1946 in Wheeling. She is the daughter of the late Thomas Straka and Norma Lowe Peck. ...

Helen Estep Mingo Jct.

Helen Estep, 90, of Mingo Jct., died Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. She was born June 20th, 1935 in Penowa, PA. She worked at Pure Milk in Steubenville where she met her husband, Ron and they married in 1956. They had three children. She had several jobs including the soda fountain at the Thrift Drug, K&B Market in Steubenville, waitress at the KofC and retired from Ohio Valley Hospital, where she worked as a nurse's aide. She is preceded in death by her husband Ron in 1999; her ...

Helen Estep, 90, of Mingo Jct., died Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. She was born June 20th, 1935 in Penowa, PA. She worked at Pure Milk in Steubenville where she met her husband, Ron and they ...

Dana Joyce Steubenville

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and faithful servant of God. Dana Robert Joyce ,74, of Steubenville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17th at Trinity West surrounded by the family he cherished so deeply after courageously battling cancer for nearly 4 years. He was born October 11, 1951. The son of the late Charles F. and Justine E. (Gaumer) Joyce. He is also preceded in death by his ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and faithful servant of God. Dana Robert Joyce ,74, of Steubenville passed away ...

Daniel Kovaleski Steubenville

Daniel Kovaleski, 70, of Steubenville, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Trinity West. He was born October 6, 1955 in Steubenville. He was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia Zalewski Kovaleski. He was also preceded in death by his infant brother, Louis. Daniel retired from Kroger, where he worked for 44 years as a night turn store clerk. He was a dedicated union employee who instilled his values and work ethic into his children. He loved fishing, target shooting, cooking, baking, and ...

Daniel Kovaleski, 70, of Steubenville, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Trinity West. He was born October 6, 1955 in Steubenville. He was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia Zalewski ...

Cassandra Pahides Wintersville

Cassandra J. “Cassy” Pahides, 69, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Valley Hospice. She was born August 23, 1956 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Armando and Helen Grimm Micucci. She is also preceded in death by her husband Nick Pahides; son Earl Wade Smith; brothers David & Edward Micucci and sister Judy Foglietti. Cassy worked as a customer service agent at Walmart for many years. She loved spending time with family, watching the Steelers and was the ...

Cassandra J. “Cassy” Pahides, 69, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Valley Hospice. She was born August 23, 1956 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Armando and ...

Mary Capriotti Weirton

Mary S. Capriotti, PhD, 97, of Weirton, died Friday, January 23, 2026 at Brightwood Nursing Home. She was born July 28, 1928 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Adalgisa Silvidi Sferrella. She is also preceded in death by her husband John Capriotti. Mary was a retired Professor where she taught at Franciscan University Education Department for many years. Mary will be cremated with no services being held at this time. Offer condolences, ...

Mary S. Capriotti, PhD, 97, of Weirton, died Friday, January 23, 2026 at Brightwood Nursing Home. She was born July 28, 1928 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Adalgisa ...