All Obituaries

Dena G. Cashioli, 97, of Steubenville, found the way to go home on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. She passed away peacefully in the Valley Hospice Care Center surrounded by her family. Dena was born Aug. 17, 1922, in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Grace DeVincentis Tarquinio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter C. Cashioli in 2006, and three sisters, Mary Minco, Minnie Gentile and Philomena Scurti. She worked...

David Savinell, 69, of Steubenville, passed away Sunday, September, 8, 2019 at Trinity West. He was born December 26, 1949, the son of Alvin and Dora Petrella Savinell. David is a graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School and was retired. He loved spending time with friends and family, especially with his wonderful friend Steve.  In addition to his parents he is survived by his three sons Sean (Gina) of Steubenville, David Jr. and Ryan...

Laurie Davidson Lover, 55, of Steubenville died Sept. 16, 2019, while vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born Oct. 3, 1963, to Robert F. and the late Donna Evans Davidson. Survivors include her father; a daughter, Sister Amor de Maria (Octavia L. Lover) of Steubenville; brother, Robert S. Davidson of Canfield; sister, Marian Davidson Ebert of Lisbon; two nieces, a nephew and a great-nephew. She was an Indian Creek High School graduate, received a...

Alex John Kamarados, 85, of Steubenville, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Wyngate Assisted Living in Weirton.  Alex was born in Chios, Greece, on June 9, 1934, to the late Zanni and Irene Zofou Kamarados.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Stella Flatsousis, Stanley Kamarados, and Michael Kamarados.   Alex is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie Frangakis Kamarados.  He is also survived by his children, Irene (Pat)...

Nancy Jane Kaufmann, 80, of Steubenville died September 17, at Trinity Medical Center.  Nancy was born on February 16, 1939 in Steubenville, the daughter of the late Chester A. Kaufmann and Margaret Mark Kaufmann Dougherty.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Dr. William Kaufmann and Raymond Kaufmann. Nancy is survived by nephews William (Bev) Kaufmann, Michael (Linda) Kaufmann, Jeff (June) Kaufmann, Eric (MaryLynn) Kaufmann, Brent...

Norene E. “Sissy” Young, 71, of Steubenville died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital after a 4 year battle with bone cancer. She was born January 4, 1948 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late John and Grace Pyle Mackall. She is preceded in death by two brothers Lee and Larry Fithen. Norene was a member of the Big Red Band Parents for a number of years. She was an avid Big Red, Ohio State and Dallas Cowboy’s fan. Surviving are her husband...

Valerie Ann (Galownia) Ragusa, 54, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2019. She had battled chronic renal failure for several years, attending dialysis 3 times per week. She graduated from Catholic Central H.S. in 1984. She was a mother, a sister and a friend. She is survived by one son, Thomas Brennan, one daughter, Kelli Brennan, two grandchildren and two nephews and a niece. Her Uncle, Joseph Sciarra, was a strong member in her support system. Her hobbies were listening...

Irene Grace Klasic, 92, of Wintersville, OH, died Thursday August 29, 2019, at Vienna Village in Pfafftown NC.   Irene was born December 15, 1926, to Ulysses T. Kreps and Ethel M. Wendelken Kreps. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Klasic; and her brother, Jack Kreps. Irene is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Barron; three sons, John Klasic Sr. and his wife Barbara of San Diego, CA, Richard Klasic of Steubenville, Michael Klasic and his wife Cheri of Pfafftown, NC; her...

Mary A. Irvin, 85, of Steubenville died Friday, September 6, 2019, at Lancia Villa Royale. She was born September 26, 1932, in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Angeline Federico DiCocco. She is also preceded in death by her husband Robert Irvin, six sisters and two brothers. Mary was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She enjoyed bowling and playing bingo. Surviving are one son Bill (Becky) Gegas of Columbus; two daughters Shelia Hanlin and Darlene Sadler both...

Dominic A.“Nick” Mastroianni, 76, of Steubenville died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Trinity East. He was born September 23, 1942 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Barber Mastroianni. He is also preceded in death by his wife Sharon Church Mastroianni to whom he was married for 33 years, two brothers Frank and Tom Mastroianni and one sister Ronnie Torrance. Nick was retired from Tri State Food where he worked as a manager for many years and...