All Obituaries

Gary L. Berard, 69, of Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his home. He was born October 19, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Domenic and Bessie Shaw Berard. Gary was retired after 42 years with the Norfolk and Southern Railway. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents; by a son, Kevin Andrew Berard on October 28, 1996; and 4 siblings: Gene Berard, Robert Berard, William Berard and Kathy Payne. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hillock...

David A. Tucker, 67, Hopedale, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born December 25, 1954 in Metheun, Massachusetts a son of the late Carle Richard and Marilyn Frances Greel Tucker.   He, along with his wife Jean, was the owner/operator of Tucker Farms and Leasing Company. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by a son, Mitch Tucker; 3 brothers: Francis, William and Richard Tucker; and 2 sisters: Donna Ickler and Susan...

Shirley J. Rogers, 85, of Cadiz, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 27, 1936 in Cadiz, Ohio a daughter of the late Leonard and Enid Patterson Merryman. Shirley was a devoted Chrisitan, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Working with her husband for many years doing the business end of their trucking company. She also drove school bus for 15 years for the Harrison Hills schools. Over the years she enjoyed...

Rita Rensi Botine, 78, of Hopedale, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Trinity West, Steubenville, Ohio. She was born June 10, 1943 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Raymond O. and Ruth Tripp Rensi. Rita was a retired Emergency Department Secretary of the Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. She was a member of the First Church of Christ in Cadiz, Order of the Eastern Star at the Queen Esther Chapter in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a 1961 graduate of...

Janice Louise Haas, 78, of Freeport, died Monday, January 3, 2022 in the Emergency Room at Trinity West in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born December 22, 1943 in Rochester, Pennsylvania to the late Bernard John and Mae Beatrice Smith Icenhower and she was raised by the late Helen and Robert Jeffers. In addition to her parents and the parents who raised her, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Bud” Roger Haas; a son, Timothy Lewis Smith; brothers: Terri Icenhower,...

Henry L. Kendziorski, 84, of Adena, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born June 15, 1937 in Little York, Ohio a son of the late Joseph and Mary Novak Kendziorski. Henry retired in 1992 from I.B.E.W. Local #246 in Steubenville, Ohio. He enjoyed collecting John Deere tractors, old antique lanterns, hunting and trapping. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents; by 5 brothers: Jerry Kendall, Tom Novak, Edward...

Donald Eugene Carson, 88, a lifelong resident of New Athens passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Harrison Community Hospital. He retired in 1994 from Consol Coal Surface Mining operations as a Head Driller. Over the years he was an avid hunter, motorcycle enthusiast, bowler and jokester. He was also a member of the House of the Shepherd in New Athens. He was born March 27, 1933 to Denzil and Celesta (Culbertson) Carson. He married Martha (Marty) Strawder on July 14, 1957 and had...

Earcel Owen Best, 81, of Cadiz, Ohio passed away at home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Earcel and Laura Thompson Best of Hopedale, Ohio. He was a coal miner and a farmer. He enjoyed fishing in his free time. Earcel will be missed by all that “truly” knew him. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandra (Howell) Best of Cadiz; his children: Laina Best of Cadiz, Trent Best of Bowerston, Dawn (David) Watt of Cadiz and Tod...

Ronald L. Ferri, 68, of Georgetown passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 30, 1953 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Dominic and Martha (Blake) Ferri. Ron retired from Columbus Equipment Company in 2019 after 35 years of service. He was an avid sports fan, especially Cleveland. He loved watching and helping his grandkids with sports. He never missed an event. In addition to his parents; he is preceded in death by his...

Leonard J. “Lenny” Stewart, 79, of Jewett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 18, 1942 in Ames, New York a son of the late James and Evalyn Kail Stewart. Lenny was a self employed farmer, a member of the Harrison Hills Church in Jewett, the UMWA and Hopedale American Legion. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Dunlap Stewart; a son, David Stewart and a brother, James...