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.

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Rita Giovannone Wintersville

Rita Mae Giovannone, 90, of Wintersville died Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Valley Hospice. She was born August 3, 1935 to Mary and Cardino DiLeonardo of Mingo Junction, Ohio. She was a graduate of Mingo Junction High School and married Joseph Emilio Giovannone of Steubenville, Ohio on June 25, 1955. In her early years, Rita went to work straight out of high school as a bookkeeper at a local retail store. When she and Joe started their family, she took some time off to be the most incredible ...

Rita Mae Giovannone, 90, of Wintersville died Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Valley Hospice. She was born August 3, 1935 to Mary and Cardino DiLeonardo of Mingo Junction, Ohio. She was a graduate of ...

Robert Gajewski Steubenville

Robert J. Gajewski, 77, of Steubenville died Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was born May 23, 1949 and raised in Jersey City, NJ. He is the son of the late Joseph and Helen Zawistowski Gajewski. He is also preceded in death by three brothers Thomas, Joseph and Richard. Robert proudly served his country in U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and subsequently worked as a mail carrier for the United States Post Office. Robert spent ...

Robert J. Gajewski, 77, of Steubenville died Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was born May 23, 1949 and raised in Jersey City, NJ. He is the son of the late ...

Anthony Canella Prescott, AZ

Anthony Canella, 42, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on May 28, 2026. Born on September 28, 1983, in Steubenville, Ohio, Anthony graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School in 2002 and proudly earned varsity letters in both football and wrestling. He continued his education at Bryman University in Phoenix, Arizona, where he received a degree as a Practical Technologist in Radiology. Although trained in healthcare, Anthony spent much of his professional career immersed in the ...

Anthony Canella, 42, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on May 28, 2026. Born on September 28, 1983, in Steubenville, Ohio, Anthony graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School in 2002 ...

Elizabeth Downs Hopedale

Elizabeth “Beth” May Downs (née Harris), age 92, of Hopedale, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born on March 15, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Earle and Florence Harris, Elizabeth lived a life defined by compassion, dedication, and quiet strength. She devoted her career to nursing and nursing education, touching the lives of countless patients and future nurses through her expertise, patience, and caring guidance. A favorite hobby was ...

Elizabeth “Beth” May Downs (née Harris), age 92, of Hopedale, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born on March 15, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland, ...

JoAnn Welday Steubenville

JoAnn (Costantini) Welday, 86, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026 at the Laurels of Steubenville. Born on August 28, 1939 in Steubenville, Ohio, JoAnn was the beloved daughter of Joseph and MaryAnn (Gregorski) Costantini. She lived a life marked by kindness, dedication to and love for her family. Her greatest accomplishment in life, in her eyes, was being a Mother (Mom) and a Grandmother (Grandma/Grams). JoAnn was known for her years of working in the Dental ...

JoAnn (Costantini) Welday, 86, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026 at the Laurels of Steubenville. Born on August 28, 1939 in Steubenville, Ohio, JoAnn was the beloved ...

Ernest Jackson Steubenville

Ernest Jackson, 72, of Steubenville died May 26, 2026 at his home. He will be cremated and no services will be held at this time. Offer condolences, www.mostifuneralhome.com

Jerry Creamer Steubenville

Jerry Creamer, 78, of Steubenville died May 24, 2026 at Country Club Manor. He was born January 15, 1948 in Buras, LA. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy. Jerry will be cremated with no services being held at this time. Offer condolences, www.mostifuneralhome.com

Jerry Creamer, 78, of Steubenville died May 24, 2026 at Country Club Manor. He was born January 15, 1948 in Buras, LA. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy. Jerry will be ...

MaryLou Smith Steubenville

MaryLou Smith, 74, of Steubenville, died Thursday May 28, 2026 at Sienna Nursing Home. She was born June 7, 1951 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Arthur and Irene Peters McCullough, MaryLou is also preceded in death by her son, Raymond Weimer. Surviving are her husband Ron Smith whom she married November 16, 2017. Four daughters, Tina (Jared) Reinhardt of Raleigh, NC, Cindy (Eric) Heiger of Belvedere, OH, Tonia (Shane) Rehmel of Bloomington, IN, and AmyBeth ...

MaryLou Smith, 74, of Steubenville, died Thursday May 28, 2026 at Sienna Nursing Home. She was born June 7, 1951 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Arthur and Irene ...

James DiBiase Jr. Mingo Jct.

James J. DiBiase Jr., 80, of Mingo Jct., died Monday, May 25, 2026 at Valley Hospice. He was born March 20, 1946 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late James Sr. and Frances Faccuito DiBiase. Also preceding him in death are two infant sons. James was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel where he worked in the BOF for many years. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council 4361. James was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins. Surviving are his ...

James J. DiBiase Jr., 80, of Mingo Jct., died Monday, May 25, 2026 at Valley Hospice. He was born March 20, 1946 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late James Sr. and Frances Faccuito DiBiase. ...

Claudia Martinette Hopedale

Claudia J. Martinette, 72, of Hopedale died Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the Welty Home in Wheeling. She was born September 3, 1953 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Jack and Kathryn Dunkle Blum. Claudia was a retired orthodontic tech where she worked in Dr. Peterson’s office for 40 plus years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a graduate of Wintersville High School class of 1971. Surviving are her husband Daniel; son Jamie (Teresa) Martinette of ...

Claudia J. Martinette, 72, of Hopedale died Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the Welty Home in Wheeling. She was born September 3, 1953 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Jack and Kathryn ...