All Obituaries

Robert Wayne “Bob” Manypenny, 76 of New Cumberland, passed at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, after a prolonged illness. Bob was born March 5, 1946, to the late Richard and Alice Barmer Manypenny. He graduated from Oak Glen High School, West Liberty State University, and West Virginia University. He began his career with Hancock County Schools as a mathematics teacher, followed by an administrator as an assistant principal and...

Glenn E. Bender, 71, of Wellsville, passed, Friday, November 18, 2022, at East Liverpool City Hospital in the Emergency Department. Born, December 8, 1950, in East Liverpool, he was a son of the late Norman and Francis Wilson Bender. Glenn was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Wilson. He worked for many years as a security guard and most recently worked at Rich’s Gas Station. Glenn enjoyed being outdoors especially hunting. He will be deeply missing by his companion, Bonnie...

R. Leonard Six, 97, of New Cumberland, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Blossom Nursing Home. Born, March 30, 1925, in New Cumberland, WV., he was the son of the late Clarence and Roberta Hobbs Six. Leonard retired from Weirton Steel where he worked for many years. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Chester.  Leonard was a hard-working man and very...

David Paul Jester, 89, of Chester, West Virginia, sadly passed away on November 16, 2022. He passed peacefully in the presence of Hospice and close family. David is survived by his daughters, Kathleen Thomas, and Sharon Hays, as well as his granddaughters, Sabrina White, and Jessica Hays, son-in-law, Julian Jaramillo, and great-granddaughters, Taylor Pulley and Ember Hays. David was preceded in death by his loving wife, Chloanne Cabell Jester. Born July 20, 1933, in East Liverpool, he was...

East Liverpool, OH. James P. Burcham II of East Liverpool, passed away at East Liverpool City Hospital on Monday, November 14, 2022, following a brief illness. He was the son of the late James P. Burcham Sr. and Peggy A. Derouin Burcham. Jim was born in East Liverpool on April 27, 1950. He was 72 years old. Jim was educated in the Beaver Local School District and was a retired mechanic with US Air at the Akron-Canton Airport. He was a Catholic by faith and a veteran of the United States...

Sally A. Brown, 85, of East Liverpool, passed, on November 11, 2022, at Orchards of East Liverpool. Born, on August 1, 1937, in Chester, she was the daughter of the late George E. and Annabelle Allison Davidson. She was a graduate of Chester High School Class of 1955. Sally worked for many years as an office manager at New Castle Refractories in Newell, WV. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chester and a member of The Order of the Eastern Star.  Sally treasured...

Janice A. Cox, 69 of New Cumberland, WV., passed peacefully while in the loving care of her family at her home on Thursday, November 10, 2022, following a seven-month illness. Janice was born to the late John and Helen Fristick Giangulio in Steubenville on November 8, 1953. Janice was a humble giving soul. She once worked at the school of Bright Promise and often brought students home to share in her family life. She volunteered for the Salvation Army, and she and her...

Inventor, innovator, expert craftsman, Forged in Fire Champion, loving husband, son, father, brother, some of the adjectives used to describe Thomas Arthur Matthews. Tommy succumbed to the ravaging effects of a two-year battle with cancer on Sunday, November 6, 2022, in the comfort, and peace of his family and home. Tommy was born to Joann Guzzetta Babela, and the late Thomas Allan Matthews on July 7, 1970, in Steubenville, OH. He was 52 years old. Tommy leaves his soul mate of over four...

Keith M. Gaydos, 56, of New Cumberland, passed, Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home. Born December 4, 1965, he was the son of the late, Jack and Darlene Lonchar Gaydos. Keith was a kindhearted and caring man. He was proud of his former body work business in Chester, Penn Ave. Collision. Keith owned and operated the business with his late father, Jack.  He was currently employed at Marsh Bellofram.  Keith enjoyed watching football, cooking and being at home with his dog, Angel....

Brenda J. Shanks, 80, lifetime resident of Wellsville, passed, Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her residence.   Born November 11, 1941, in East Liverpool, she was the daughter of the late Clark Jones and Juanita Ammon Pitcock.   Brenda was a graduate of Wellsville High School Class of 1959. She formerly worked as a librarian at Carnegie Public Library in Wellsville.   Brenda was kind, loving and giving. In her free time, she loved adult coloring books, reading, and...