Obituaries

Laura Ann "Cookie" Case

Laura Ann "Cookie" Case

Feb 12, 2025

Laura A. “Cookie” Dombroski Case, 56, of Cadiz, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at her home. She was born April 10, 1968, in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Larry “Hose” and Pamela McLaughlin Dombroski, Sr.

In her earlier years, Cookie worked as a cook at the former Dove restaurant in Bloomingdale, Ohio. In her free time,...

Joseph "Joe" Sartor

Joseph "Joe" Sartor

Feb 8, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Sartor, 82, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on February 8, 2025, at home after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by his step-daughters and grandsons. He was born on September 4, 1942, in Union, South Carolina, a son of the late Ulysses and Sally Booker Sartor. 

During his working career, Joseph spent over 25 years as a manual machinist...

Tammy A. Carson

Tammy A. Carson

Feb 6, 2025

Tammy A. Carson, 57, of Cadiz, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Trinity West in Steubenville, after a valiant fight with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born December 11, 1967 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a daughter of the late Charles G. and Nellie Easlick Roe.

Tammy was a 1986 graduate of Cadiz High School. She worked...

Mary Marilyn (Flynn) Hart

Mary Marilyn (Flynn) Hart

Jan 31, 2025

Mary Marilyn (Flynn) Hart of Hopedale, Ohio, died at home on January 31, 2025, after a long struggle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her parents Flora (Doiron) Flynn of New Brunswick, Canada, and Edward Flynn of Skowhegan, ME; brother, Kerry Kalen Steward; brother Dale Flynn; and a son-in-law Stanley Rodgers. Mary is survived by her loving, devoted...

Matilda "Tillie" Virginia Heavilin

Matilda "Tillie" Virginia Heavilin

Jan 29, 2025

Matilda Virginia Heavilin died January 29, 2025 at her home, rural Cadiz.

She was born in Adamstown, Maryland on November 19, 1930, The daughter of Blair Sumner and Susan Virginia Wenner Titus. She graduated from Frederick High School and Towson State Teacher’s College with a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education. In 1982, she received her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from...

Mary Elizabeth Shannon

Mary Elizabeth Shannon

Jan 27, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Shannon, 77, of Cadiz, passed away on January 27, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 21, 1947, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Thomas & Mary Banco Trainor. 

Mary grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia. In her later years, she worked as a paralegal, and then she started and...

Venora Lee "Pinky" Oxley

Venora Lee "Pinky" Oxley

Jan 17, 2025

Venora Lee “Pinky” Oxley, 75, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center. She was born on December 23, 1949, in Greensville, South Carolina, a daughter of the late William C. and Helen F. Harris Brewster. 

Venora was employed at Walmart in her working career and also spent time waitressing at various restaurants. She loved...

Ronald Lee Tuchek, Jr.

Ronald Lee Tuchek, Jr.

Jan 15, 2025

Ronald Lee Tuchek II, 55, of Cadiz Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, at UPMC. He was born August 23, 1969 to the late Rita and Ronald “Old Man” Tuchek SR. 

 In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by the mother of his children, and former wife; Madelyn “Renee” Tuchek and a sister, Jaqueline.

 Ron worked as a...

Esther Frashure

Esther Frashure

Jan 14, 2025

Esther Frashure, 86, of Cadiz, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at her home. She was born February 24, 1938 in Unionvale, Ohio a daughter of the late Samuel and Myrtle Thompson Kelley. 

Esther was the bookkeeper and accountant for the Shurfast Food Mart in Cadiz until her retirement. She was a member of the Cadiz Eagles Aerie #2162 Auxiliary...

William "Billy" Dixon

William "Billy" Dixon

Jan 10, 2025

William “Billy” Dean Dixon, 53, of Scio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2025 in the Emergency Room at Harrison Community WVU Medicine in Cadiz. He was born July 26, 1971 in Newport, Rhode Island Naval Hospital a son of the late Robert “Curly” and Agnes “Irene” Hidey Dixon.

Billy was a member of the Hopedale American Legion Post #682...

Mary K. Hebenstreit

Mary K. Hebenstreit

Jan 9, 2025

Mary Katherine Hebenstreit, 65, of Jewett, Ohio, passed away on January 9, 2025, at Aultman Specialty Hospital in Canton, Ohio. She was born on March 2, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Kenneth J. and Helena C. Hebenstreit, Sr. 

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents by her siblings, Julia Hebenstreit, Kenneth J. Hebenstreit Jr.,...

Robert E. Harmon, Sr.

Robert E. Harmon, Sr.

Jan 2, 2025

Robert E. Harmon, Sr. 86, of Cadiz passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville with his wife Beverly by his side. He was born May 12, 1938, in Scio, Ohio, a son of the late Orton and Clara Huebner Harmon.

During his working career, Bob worked on the oil rigs in the oil fields....

Michael Warrington

Michael Warrington

Dec 29, 2024

Michael Scott Warrington, 58, of Cadiz, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home. Mike was born June 4, 1966 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of Richard “Bud” Warrington of Leetonia, Ohio. the late Sandra S. Cochran Warrington

He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked at the steel foundary in Orrville, Ohio. 

In addition to his father, he is...

Eleanor Mae Theodore

Eleanor Mae Theodore

Dec 29, 2024

Eleanor Mae Theodore, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Valley Hospice Care Center in Steubenville, Ohio at the age of 92.

 Born on April 29, 1932, to Robert and Sarah Yocum, Eleanor dedicated her life to her family and home. As a devoted homemaker, she created a warm and loving environment that...

Terrance "Terry" T. McKeever

Terrance "Terry" T. McKeever

Dec 28, 2024

Terrance “Terry” Thomas McKeever, 68, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 27, 1956, in Wheeling, West Virginia, and raised by his loving mother and stepfather, Frances and Rea “Gene” Brindley. 

Terry was a coal miner. In his free time, he really enjoyed fishing and swimming. 

He was preceded in death...

Norma Jean Staley

Norma Jean Staley

Dec 25, 2024

Norma Jean Staley, 95, of Cadiz, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the Harrison County Home. She was born May 31, 1929, in Gnadenhutten, Ohio to the late Carl C. and Gladys O. Fenton Bargar. 

She along with her late husband Guy, owned Staley Communications, Inc. Guy and Norma enjoyed many winters together over a span of 40 years...

Mary Hamilton

Mary Hamilton

Dec 25, 2024

Mary Wenferd Hamilton, 60, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away on December 25, 2024, at Valley Hospice North in Steubenville, Ohio following a battle with cancer. She was born on March 15, 1964, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James and Sharon Jordan. 

Mary worked as a nursing assistant for 30 years. 

She was preceded in death in addition to...

Lois E. McCaughin

Lois E. McCaughin

Dec 20, 2024

Lois E. McCaughin, 77, of Canton passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton with her family by her side. She was born February 5, 1947 in Wheeling, West Virginia a daughter of the late Joseph Merrick and Ellen Hennis Garvin. 

She retired as a medical coder for Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.

In addition to her...

Bernard Paul Kuryn

Bernard Paul Kuryn

Dec 19, 2024

Bernard Paul Kuryn, 83, of Hopedale, Ohio passed away on December 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on May 21, 1941, in Amsterdam, Ohio, a son of the late Barney and Anne Kuryn. 

Bernard was a 1959 graduate of Hopedale High School where he played football—specifically on a six-man...

Betty Jean Bland

Betty Jean Bland

Dec 14, 2024

Betty Jean Bland, 76, of New Athens, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville surrounded by her children. She was born November 28, 1948, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the youngest child of the late Lester M. and Elsie Carrothers Arnold.

Betty Jean was a 1966 graduate of Franklin High School in New Athens....

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