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Obituaries

CARL YAROSZ

Carl H. Yarosz, better known as ‘Hedda’, 69, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. Carl was born February 17, 1956, in Steubenville, son of the late Carl H. and Dorothy M. (Romanda) Yarosz. He was also preceded ...

KATHY SMITH

Kathy Smith (Ina Kathleen Kruise) of Fairfield, CA, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 31, 2025. She leaves behind a family who adored her and a legacy of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. Kathy’s greatest and most cherished role was being a grandmother. Her ...

BARBARA SEARS

Barbara Joan Lake Sears, 75, of Steubenville, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. She was born September 17, 1950 to the late Lester Lloyd Lake and Sarah Ann Ruth Wade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ...

MARIAN HOUSER

Marian E. Houser, 90, of Steubenville, Ohio was reunited with her husband James F. Houser on January 7, 2026 after passing at her brother’s home surrounded by her loving family. Marian was born on November 14, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carlisle & Mary Elizabeth ...

RALPH “BUTCH” BELL, JR

Ralph “Butch” Bell, Jr., 98, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and love for others. He was born on November 2, 1927, in Elizabeth, West Virginia, to Raymond Michael and Mary Valentine Bell, one of six children. Butch proudly served his country as a veteran ...

KENNETH BARTELS

Kenneth J. Bartels, age 91, of Dayton, Ohio passed away at Kettering Health Dayton on January 09, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1934, in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Elsa and John Bartels. Aside from his parents Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife Opal (Wones) Bartels; Max Wones; ...