All Obituaries

Adella Jill Morris, 77, of Steubenville, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Country Club Manor in the arms of her brother and sister-in-law Leonard and Clara Morris. She was born January 21, 1942 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Robert J. and Anna Feryn (Roudebush) Morris, Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded by two brothers, Lowell M. Morris and Robert J. Morris, Jr.  and her sister Betty Feryn Scott. Jill was a...

Joseph Clayton Baker, 85, of Steubenville passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Trinity West Hospital. He was born June 19, 1934 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late George and Nancy Anderson Baker. He is also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters Berdina, George, Elsie, Betty, Alan, John, Ray; son Curtis James and an infant son Joseph Clayton II. Joseph was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel where he was a crane operator at the B.O.F. for 44 years. He proudly...

Jerry F. “Cookie” Cook, Jr., 60, of Wintersville died Friday, October 18, 2019 at his home. He was born January 7, 1959 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late Jerry, Sr. and Helen Beato Cook. Jerry is also preceded by his beloved dog Luka Belle. Jerry worked at Weirton Steel for 28 years; was retired from US Steel where he worked as a pipe fitter and welder. He was a graduate of Steubenville High School class of 1977. Surviving are his wife, Anna Brake Cook, whom he married...

Mary E. Lemasters, 74, of Ormond Beach, FL formerly of Steubenville, died, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at home. She was born September 7, 1945 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Howard Deffenbaugh and Rose Escalada Deffenbaugh Lemasters, Mary is also preceded in death by her brother; Cary Deffenbaugh, sister, Ann (Ralph) Dear, an infant grandson, Timmy Shane, neice, Tina Skeens, an nephew, Ross Deffenbaugh, and her father in law, Harold Lemasters, Sr. Mary is survived...

Roger W. Bertoia, 85, of Cincinnati, OH formerly of Steubenville died Monday, October 14, 2019 at The Lodge Retirement Community. He was born August 25, 1934 in Joliet, IL. He is the son of the late Alfonso Bertoia and Maria Perosa Bertoia Airola. Preceding him in death was his stepfather, Peter Airola, and brother, Norman Bertoia. Roger was the president and owner of Ohio Nut and Washer for 24 years before selling the manufacturing plant in 1984. He owned and operated the Bishop of Books...

Raymond “Pint” DelFiandra, 91, of Wintersville, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Trinity West. He was born August 19, 1928 in Steubenville, Ohio. Son of the late Joseph and Assunta “Suzi” DeSchano DelFiandra. Pint is also preceded in death by his wife, RoseMary Tedeschi DelFiandra. Also preceded by one sister, Mary Kenny and two brothers, Louis and Joseph DelFiandra, and great granddaughter, Lucy Marie Quinn.   Surviving are sons Raymond (Diane) of Temecula, CA...

Clara Krovocheck, 81, of Steubenville died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born in Secinaro, L’Aquila Abruzzo, Italy. She is the daughter of the late Edolo and Angelina Mucci Caranfa. Also preceding her in death are her husband Sam Krovocheck; son Timo Krovocheck and son in law John Otto. Clara was the owner and operator of the former Clairmar Dry Cleaners for many years. Clara was also known to be an avid Steeler fan. She was a member of the Holy...

Albert E. Barcus, 22, of Mingo Jct. died Friday, October 11, 2019 at Trinity West ER. He was born August 6, 1997 in Steubenville. He is the son of David Barcus of Richmond and Jaime Bocko of Steubenville. Albert worked at Gil Therms Fence Company. He was a graduate of Buckeye Local High School class of 2015. He also attended Boys State, was a former Boy Scout and member of the Jefferson County Junior Fair Board. Albert loved hunting and fishing and was an avid Steeler fan. Albert had an...

Jonathan Ryan Coffman, 31, of Steubenville died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his home. He was born December 16, 1987 in Steubenville. He is the son of Larry Coffman and the late Marsha Dubal Coffman. Jonathan has worked as a surgical technician for the past few years. He was very active in the musical theatre in the Pittsburgh. Jonathan was a graduate of Steubenville High School class of 2006. Surviving, in addition to his father, are his life partner Bobby Kunkle and long time friends...

Arnell Bowser, 65, of Steubenville, died Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Valley Hospice. She was born December 5, 1953, in Wheeling. She is the daughter of the late Malcolm, Sr. and Thelma Davies Smith. Also preceding her in death are her husband, Glenn (Fred) Bowser; sons, William Hughes and James Bowser. Arnell was retired from the Super 8 Motel, where she worked for many years. Surviving are one son, Frederick Hughes; one daughter, Terri (Steve) Everhart; one brother, Malcolm Smith, Jr;...