All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Smith, 66, of Rayland, OH, died, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. Patty was born on January 18, 1955, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Russell and Anna (Habig) Billingsley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Becky McAninch; a niece, Sarah Billingsley and a nephew, Danny Winland. Patty is survived by her husband, Donald Smith Sr.; two sons, Donald Smith Jr. (Ashley Laffey) and Jonathan (Dee) Smith; a daughter, Missy Smith (Steve...

Wallace Duane “Red” Goff, 84, of Rayland, OH, died, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Trinity West Medical Center, in Steubenville, OH. He was born on March 13, 1937, Newburg, WV, to the late Ross and Marion (Funk) Goff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard Goff Sr. and an infant daughter, Winona Goff. Red was a graduate of Warren Consolidated High School, Class of 1956. He was a retired Lineman of AEP. Red was a member of the Hopewell United...

John R. Ragase, 78, formerly of Rayland, OH, died, Friday, July 9, 2021, at Sunrise Assisted living of Upper St. Clair, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on December 11, 1942, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Earl and Helen (Levendosky) Ragase. John was a graduate of Warren Consolidated High School. He attended Ohio University in Athens, OH, where he earned his Electrical Engineering degree. John was a lifetime member of the IEEE and was retired from Duquene Light. John is survived by his...

Richard “Mr. B” Butler, 71, of Rayland, OH, died, Friday, July 9, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 7, 1950, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Marshall and Dorothy (Bash) Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and john Butler; three sisters, Mary Doughty, Dorothy Means and Emma Proger; two grandchildren, Austin Butler and Sarah Billingsley and a son in-law, John “Meatball” Horvath. Richard was a graduate of Warren...

Grace Ella Craven, 92, of Rush Run, OH, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, June 26, 2021. She was born on January 18, 1929, in Rush Run, OH, the daughter of the late Edison and Olive (Ogden) Bender. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Hank) Craven; a son, Robert (Diane) Craven, five brothers and four sisters. Grace was a member of the Rush Run Chapel, Rush Run, OH. She is survived by her son Charles (Sally) Craven; four grandchildren,...

Frederick “Fred” Charles Noble, 70, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Trinity West Medical Center, in Steubenville, OH. He was born on February 19, 1951, in Dillonvale, OH, to the late Roy and Myrtle (Jack) Noble. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Lois (Silas) Bailey and Janet (Chase) Lupinetti; a brother, Ron Noble and his faithful companions, Bubbies, Awzy and Geep. Fred graduated from Dillonvale High School...

Caroline (Gaudio) Laposki, 91 died peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in the home she shared with her son in Payson, Arizona. A funeral mass was held on June 2nd at her parish St. Phillips Catholic Church in Payson which began with praying the rosary. Born in Follansbee, West Virginia July 16, 1929. She was preceded in death by a son Mitchell Perna and husband Robert R. Laposki of Yorkville, Ohio. Also preceding in death were her parents Pasqualle and Concetta Gaudio and ger siblings:...

Douglas Dougan, 62, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1959, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late John “Jack” and Edna (Daughterty) Dugan. Doug was a graduate of Buckeye South. After high school he served in The United Sates Navy. He was currently employed with JSW Steel, in Mingo Junction, OH. Doug was also the current Fire Chief for Tiltonsville VFD. He was a former member of Glen Robbins and...

Betty Lou Meeker, 89, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Liza’s Place. She was born on May 30, 1932, in Joseph Mills, WV, to the late William and Tillie (Dawson) Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Meeker; a son, Eddie Lee Meeker; five brothers, Chuck, William Jr., Raymond, Bill and Kenneth Davis and two sisters, Lillie Moffitt and Wilma Senatore. When Betty wasn’t spending time with her family, she...

Terry Heater, 66, of Dillonvale OH, died, Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1954, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Worthy and Hazel (Fincham) Heater. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Brown and Helen Doyle. Terry was a member of The Meadowbrook Church of God. He attended Jeff Co Center in Steubenville, OH, for many years. Terry is survived by two sisters, Norma (Henry) Yater, of Rayland, OH and Velma (Paul)...