Obituary Listing

Nov 18, 2022

James Earl Brandon Sr., 79, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, West Virginia. He was born January 30, 1943, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Samuel and Lena (Smith) Brandon.

James was a Christian by faith. He loved repairing cars and had a passion for Cadillacs which were some...

Nov 15, 2022

Demarques "Poonie" Antonio Meeks was born November 24, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Michael Johnson and Patricia Diane Meeks. He passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Trinity West Medical Center in Steubenville, Ohio, at the age of 42.

Demarques was a Christian by faith. He attended West Fulton High School in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoyed...

Nov 14, 2022

 

Oddie G. Russ of Youngstown, Ohio departed life November 14, 2022 peacefully in his home. 

 

Mr. Russ was born on May 19th, 1930 to Ida Gainer-Russ and George Russ in Cottondale, Florida.

 

When he moved to Ohio from New Jersey, he initially worked for Lyden Oil Company from whom he purchased and owned The Russ Amoco Gas...

Nov 13, 2022

John " TuTu" Melvin  Ross, 60, of Steubenville, OH, passed away on November 13, 2022, after a long battle with heart failure.

John was born on November 13, 1962, to William and Loralei Ross in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from high school, he went on to serve in the US Army.

For many years, he...

Nov 7, 2022

Mae Helen Carney was born on September 4, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the union of Nathan and Bertha Mae Frazier.

Mae was a member of Zion Temple Family Worship Center in Steubenville, Ohio. She graduated from Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a homemaker but also worked many years for Holiday Inn. In addition,...

Nov 6, 2022

 

Ephenia A. Baraka, 82, of 456 Cleveland Street, Youngstown Ohio left this earthly passage on Sunday, November 6, 2022 peacefully in her home.    Mrs. Baraka was born October 13, 1940 in Youngstown a daughter of James and Lafayette Beale Madden Sr. She graduated from South High School in June of 1958.. She attended Youngstown University, Youngstown Technological Institute, which gave...

Nov 6, 2022

Frederick Craig Thompson was born December 9, 1943, in McIntyre, Ohio, to the union of Samuel J. and Thelma Carrie (Atkins) Thompson.

He attended Wayne High School. During high school, he excelled in football and track earning the name "Dane". After school, Frederick started working as a Pharmacy Technician. After some time had passed, he...

Nov 5, 2022

 

Dwayne Albert Watson lived a purposeful life that finished its course far too soon. This sentiment is echoed by all who loved him. Dwayne was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was born on January 18, 1971, in Youngstown, Ohio, and entered into eternal peace in the outstretched arms of his Heavenly Father on November 5, 2022,...

Nov 5, 2022

 

Luther Rose, only child of Evelyn Rose, was born in Warwick County, Virginia January 5, 1927 transitioned from the land of the dying into the land of the living on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He grew up in Hanson and Newport News, Virginia.   Luther served in the armed forces of the United States of America where he was honorably...

Oct 28, 2022

Travis Jackson was born December 20, 1968, to  Glover and Anne B. Jackson. He passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Lancia Villa Vista in Steubenville, Ohio.

Travis developed a long passion for creating music. He was a pioneer in Steubenville rap music and production. Travis was revered as one of the wittiest and most lyrical...

Oct 25, 2022

Orlando "King Soto" Cepada Soto Sr., 38, Youngstown, departed this life on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at his residence. 

 

Mr. Soto Sr., was born on June 23, 1984 in Youngstown a son of  Allan Dwight Lee Sr., and Wilma Soto. Orlando worked delightedly for Gen Mobile and was a member of 5th Avenue Community Church. Orlando loved the game of...

Oct 17, 2022

Mr Stanley Edward Lopez was born January 9, 1954 in Warren ohio to Eugene Lopez and Blanche Holder Cooper. 

 

He was a 1971 high school graduate of John f Kennedy catholic high school. He also attended Kent state university. His hobbies were walking, reading, listening to music and listening to pod cast. 

 

He leaves to cherish his memories...

Oct 16, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Ora Ella Cotton “Bootsie”, a devoted mother of 12, announce her passing. Born Ora Ella Kennon, 87, died October 16, 2022, with her family by her side at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  

She was born to the late Robert Kennon and Annie Kennon in Meridian, Mississippi on September 1, 1935.

 

She was a member of New Hope...

Oct 16, 2022

Eboney L. M. Johnson 41, Campbell, departed this life on Sunday, October 16, 2022 in St Elizabeth Healthcare Center. 

  Eboney was born June 2, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois a daughter of Monroe Johnson and Cynthia Cheeks. She was employed at St. Elizabeth Home Health facility, loved cooking, cleaning, working, always was with her family, and loved being around her...

Oct 12, 2022

Cassandra Ingram - Campbell 48 of Warren, OH, departed this life on Monday, September 26, 2022.

 

  She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 28,1974 to James and Mildred Ingram. 

 

 

She went to Howland High School and was an honor student, Trumbull Career Technical Center STNA Graduate.  She enjoyed shopping and watching movies. 

 

 

She leaves...

Oct 7, 2022

Jawon E. Davis Sr, 31 New Castle, departed this life on Friday, October 7, 2022 unexpectedly in his sleep.

  Jawon was born January 24, 1991 in Youngstown, a son of James Mixon and Sherry Davis. He worked several jobs and was also self-employed. He played hard and loved deep.He would go hard for his loved ones. He  had a...

Oct 7, 2022

Tarus D. "Todd" Hill, 44, Youngstown departed this life on Friday, October 7, 2022 in St. Elizabeth Health Care Center main campus.

  Tarus was born on January 28, 1978, in Clay County, AL a son to Ernest Tatum Jr. and Frankie Adams, moving here to Youngstown Ohio at the age of 2 years old. He was a graduate of The Rayen...

Oct 6, 2022

On October 6, 2022, our family lost Eric Trenier Montgomery. Eric was 1 of 3 children born to the late Elizabeth (Lizzy) Hawkins Montgomery and Robert (LC) Montgomery. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wise God Allah (Grier Montgomery). He leaves behind a sister, Lawana Montgomery (Steubenville, OH), a half-sister Gloria Richardson (Jeannie of Philadelphia, PA),...

Oct 1, 2022

Ja'Lisa Michelle Lynch 31, Youngstown peacefully trasitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Health Care Center main campus.

  Ja'Lisa Lynch was born on September 30, 1991 in Youngstown Ohio the youngsest and only daughter of Charles Lynch Sr., and Shelbie "Jean" Gregory. Ja'Lisa attended the Youngstown Public School system on the northside and...

Sep 30, 2022

Bobbie Jo Miles Fuller was born June 18, 1978, in Steubenville , Ohio, to the union of Paul Jr., and Linda (Nixon) Miles . Bobbie passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Trinity Medical Center West at the age of 44.

Bobbie was very outspoken. If she felt a way about something she would firmly...