All Obituaries

Josephine C. Gallo Yarosz, 92, of Weirton died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Sienna Skilled Nursing Home. She was born October 1, 1926 in Clarksburg, WV. She is the daughter of the late Francis and Frances Sorocco Gallo. Also preceding her in death are her husband Raymond Yarosz; son William “Bill” Yarosz; three sisters and four brothers. Josephine was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are two daughters Rae (James) Clark of Wintersville...

Reflections on My Life by Alphonse Ruggieri (This document was originally published in the Sept. 27, 2015 edition of the Herald Star newspaper) My persona was shaped early in my life by my Italian and Latin teacher, Professoressa Felcini. She was a no-nonsense type of person who knew how to instill knowledge in a positive way. There was no saying “I cannot do something.” Professoressa only wanted pureness of your personality knowing your best would surface. From that point, I...

Fred W. Walsh passed away at Valley Hospice on Saturday, March 28, 2020, after a lengthy illness. Fred was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Frederick J. and Sallie Bielicki Walsh. Fred was brought up in Mingo Jct. and was a proud graduate of Mingo High School and the Pittsburgh Barber Academy. Fred was an avid follower of high school football and fan of Steubenville Big Red football. Fred loved to attend the practice sessions as well as the games. Fred...

Helena M. “Lena” Lyons, 97, of Steubenville died Friday, March 27, 2020 at her home. She was born October 5, 1922 in Canonsburg, PA. She is the daughter of the late John and Theresa DeStefano Easter. Also preceding her in death are brothers Louis, Jack and Tony; sisters Rose, Maggie, Julia, Thelma and nephew Michael Zrinyi. Helena worked in the housekeeping department at St. John’s Medical Center for many years. She was also a member of Triumph of the Cross...

Walter J. “Bullets” Szydlowski, Sr. 98, of Steubenville died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Lancia Villa Vista. He was born February 19, 1922 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late Vincent and Antoinette Doroszczyk Szydlowski. Also preceding him in death are his wife Elizabeth Tarquinio; four brothers William “Shorty”, John, Stanley “Gus”, Alphonse “Epki”; sisters Stella Rufus and Helen Szydlowski. Walter was a member of Triumph of the Cross...

Alfred N. Bonaventura, 92, of Steubenville passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23,2020 in Wildwood Healthcare Center in Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Steubenville on January 5, 1928, a son of the late Damiano and Edith (D’Aurora) Bonaventura. He worked at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel for 42 years and was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served in WWII. Alfred’s two loves were his family and helping others. In...

Amy J. DiGiacomo, 55, of Steubenville died suddenly on Thursday, March 5, 2020 while in Nags Head, NC. She was born October 10, 1964 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Alexander and Sheila Harris Ziarko. Amy worked as the secretary for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for many years. She was a graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School class of 1982. Amy then went on to graduate from college with a Bachelors in Communication and Masters in Education. Surviving are...

Bernie L. Bias, 74, of Wintersville died, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home. He was born January 18, 1946 in Logan, WV. He is the son of the late Bernie and Carrie Salyers Bias. Also preceding him in death is his wife Rebecca Chrislip Bias. Bernie was a retired Ohio State Highway Patrolman. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Air force during the Vietnam War. Bernie was a member of the American Legion of Wintersville Post 557. Surviving are one son Jason Bias of Wexford, PA;...

Cynthia ”Cindy” Ann Steedman, 50, of Steubenville, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Trinity West Hospital. She was born in Steubenville on October 31,1969 to the late John C. & Rosa Lee Steedman. Cindy lived life to its fullest, defying the limitations of being born with Cornelia De Lange Syndrome. She touched the lives of everyone she met with her loving nature, spunk, and infectious smile. She loved to travel &...

John J. “Big John” Call, 75, of Steubenville died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Valley Hospice. He was born May 6, 1944 in Steubenville. He is the son of the late Walter Call and Betty Jewett Klein. Also preceding him in death are his wife Marlene Scalise Call and step father Lee Klein. John was retired from Norfolk Southern where he was an engineer for many years. He was a member of Jefferson County Sportsman Association where he was an avid hunter and fisherman. John was also a...