Obituaries

Jun 27, 2021

Paityn Marie Merkins, 8, of Cadiz, died Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Harrison Community Hospital. She was born November 7, 2012 in Toledo, Ohio a daughter of Kris (Jessica) Merkins and Ashley (Rex) Cartwright Lawrence.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Scott Merkins.

Surviving in addition to her parents; are her siblings: John...

Jun 25, 2021

Bernice Faye Boso, 80, passed away on June 25, 2021, at her home in Byesville, Ohio where she lived with her son Russell and daughter-in-law Angie. Bernice was born on February 5, 1941, in Adena, Ohio to Samuel A and Audrey M (Post) Thompson who preceded her in death.

Bernice graduated from Beaver local High School in...

Jun 1, 2021

Linda S. Gooding, 74, of Cadiz, Ohio died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Valley Hospice Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born January 9, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio.

Linda was a 1965 Graduate of Steubenville High and a 1996 Graduate of The Hanover Public School District Practical Nursing Program in Hanover, Pennsylvania and worked as a...

May 29, 2021

Janet “Sis” Marie Barcroft Spaar, 77, of Cadiz, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 29, 2021. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Cadiz, Ohio on February 15, 1944 a daughter of the late Edwin E. and Nellie Lyon Barcroft, Sr.

She was a Cadiz Cardinal High School...

May 25, 2021

Samuel Danze, 98, of Cadiz, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Valley Hospice Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born October 16, 1922 in Brillant, Ohio, a son of the late Francesco and Angelina Schiafini Danze.

He was a 1942 graduate of Mingo Junction High School and a graduate of Kent State University with a...

May 24, 2021

Debra L. Helt, 57, of Massillon, died Monday, May 24, 2021 in Canton, Ohio. She was born May 12, 1964 in Canton, Ohio a daughter of Jean Maldonado.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Helt, Jr. and two daughters, Brittany and Brandy.

Surviving are her son: Michael Pritchard of Massillon; siblings:...

May 22, 2021

Marjorie A. Johnson, 83, of Cadiz, formerly of Smithfield went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2021 at Gables Care Center in Hopedale, Ohio. She was born January 3, 1938 in Cadiz, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Mary G. Rudolph Gross, II.

Marge was family-oriented and made sure every major holiday was...

May 21, 2021

Lois Morgan, 97, of Cadiz, died Friday, May 21, 2021. She was born September 1, 1923 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Charles Dewey and Leona Darras Russell.

Lois was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church in Cadiz where she was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club. She served as the manager of...

May 18, 2021

Eugene “Gino” Constantino, age 61, passed away peacefully at home after his battle with pancreatic cancer on May 18, 2021.  He was born on February 20, 1960 in Collinwood, Ohio to the late Eugene and Lydia Lamberti Constantino.

He was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Proud patriot and US Army Veteran Paratrooper,...

May 4, 2021

Clinton James Smith, 43, of Cadiz, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his home. He was born May 8, 1977 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of Charlene Higgins and the late Mark W. Smith.

Clint was a member of the Harbor of Hope Church in St. Clairsville and the Hopedale American Legion, #682. He was a...

May 4, 2021

Raymond R. Miller, 76, of New Athens, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1945 in Takoma Park, Maryland a son of the late Albert Frederick and Edith Johnson Miller.

Ray was a member of the New Athens United Methodist Church and the Polish American Political Club in Fairpoint where...

Apr 30, 2021

James Elwood Burchfield Jr., 93, of Cadiz, OH passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Harrison County Home.

He was born on June 9th, 1927 in Steubenville, OH and he was the son of the late James and Jennie (Clifton) Burchfield. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three wonderful...

Apr 26, 2021

Harry Kiggins, 85, of Cadiz, died Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was born February 12, 1936 in Dillonvale, Ohio a son of the late Harry Clyde and Viola Ross Kiggins.

Harry was a member of the First Church of Christ. He attended Adena High School and served...

Apr 22, 2021

Richard Glenn Woodburn, 68, of Jewett passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Valley Hospice Center North, Steubenville, Ohio. He was born September 20, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Dempsey and Virginia Barcroft Woodburn.

He was a dozer operator working in reclamation.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Apr 17, 2021

Faye McAfee, 92, of Hopedale, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Gables Care Center in Hopedale, Ohio. She was born September 1, 1928 in Wayne Township, Jefferson County, Ohio a daughter of the late David and Lola Wagner White.

She worked as a waitress for 32 years and was Methodist by faith. An excellent piano player all...

Apr 17, 2021

Jeffrey T. Dowdle, 79, of Rural Adena passed away April 17, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Jeff was born near Bloomingdale, Ohio on May 24, 1941 to Issac and Tresa Koons Dowdle who preceded him in death along with a brother, David.

Jeff worked in many different jobs before joining the Ohio...

Apr 16, 2021

Scott Allen Moreland, 57, of Cadiz, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home. He was born August 10, 1963 in Dennison, Ohio a son of the late Herbert and Clara “Edith” Tedrow Moreland.

Scott was an active member of the First Church of Christ in Cadiz where he served as a Deacon, served communion mediation to...

Apr 11, 2021

Mark Anthony Greer, 61, of Cadiz, passed away, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Meadows of Cadiz after a battle with cancer. He was born July 22, 1959 in Wheeling, West Virginia a son of the late Jack Lee and Dorothea L. Cline Greer.

Mark was a steel fabricator and a member of the Church of Jesus...

Apr 8, 2021

Michael Lee Chesla, 68, of Cadiz, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital from complications of heart surgery. He was born July 3, 1952 in Wheeling, West Virginia a son of the late Joseph Michael and Helen B. Beckley Chesla.

He worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years until...

Apr 3, 2021

John Ray Patterson, 88, went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2021. He was born January 13, 1933 in Deersville, Ohio to the late John William and V. Viola Rose Patterson.

John Ray was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia May Breniser, and his beloved wife, Nellie Catherine Erb Patterson.

John Ray...