Obituaries
Sandra Yuenger
Feb 17, 2022
Sandra Lee Yuenger, 75, of Portsmouth, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022, in the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on August 20, 1946 in Steubenville, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Ocie Pelphrey Carter and was an accountant. Sandy was a 1964 graduate of Valley High School and active in class reunions...
Nile Sanford
Feb 9, 2022
Nile T. “Butch” Sanford, age 81, of Temperance, MI, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Toledo Hospital. Born on February 22, 1940 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Clarence and Gladys “Goldie” Schuler Sanford.
Butch worked tireless hours to provide for his family, having worked at North Star Steel in Wilton,...
Cheryl Adkins
Feb 5, 2022
Cheryl Lynn Adkins, 64, of Portsmouth, went to meet her Savior early in the morning on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Cheryl was born to Howard and Betty Adkins on March 25, 1957.
After graduating from Minford High School in 1975, she moved to Columbus, where she went on to become a...
Mary Kisor
Feb 4, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Kisor, 93, of Hill View Retirement Center, formerly of Sciotoville, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022, from the Southern Ohio Medical Center. Born on December 13, 1928 in Friendship, she was a daughter of the late August and Margaret Walter Hahn.
Mary was a retired secretary for Portsmouth City Schools...
Charles Trapp
Feb 2, 2022
Charles Bradley Trapp, 67, of Bellevue, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in Bellevue Hospital. Born on April 17, 1954 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Claude and Wilma Evans Trapp.
He retired from Bellisio Food.
Also preceding him in death were brothers, Roger, David and Freddie Trapp.
Surviving are a...
Nancy Kelley
Feb 1, 2022
On February 1, 2022, our fierce and wonderful mom left this world to begin her next journey. Born on June 2, 1939 in Clay County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Clay and Marie Rogers Hathaway.
Also preceding her in death were her husband, William Kelley, Sr. and siblings, Kathleen, Billy and Richard.
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Richard Fritz
Jan 22, 2022
Richard D. Fritz, 68, of Wheelersburg, died Saturday morning, January 22, 2022, in the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on October 7, 1953 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Cornell and Cora Allene Eckhart Fritz.
Richard was a former emergency medical technician for Porter township, being one the first team when it was started. He...
Carol Neal
Jan 22, 2022
Carol Lynn Neal of Wheelersburg, passed away peacefully from this earth and into the arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, on January 22, 2022 with her family by her bedside. She was the daughter of the late Donald H. and Doris Fannin and was born on July 3, 1950 at Mercy Hospital in Portsmouth. She grew up...
Dorothy Clifford
Jan 15, 2022
Dorothy Clifford, 82, of Lucasville, died on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the SOMC Hospice Center, with her family by her bedside. Born on April 27, 1939 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Chester Wesley and Gertrude Drake Clifford.
Dorothy was a long-time member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Rosemount...
Joy Mann
Jan 9, 2022
Alvonia Joyce Mann, 84, of Wheelersburg, went to be with her Lord Sunday evening, January 9, 2022, at the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on December 27, 1937 in Charleston, WV, she was a daughter of the late Reuel and Elsie (Asbury) Miller and was a member of Berean Baptist Church.
Joy was a very active pastor’s wife,...
Daniel Burk
Jan 3, 2022
Daniel Lee Burk, 63, of Sciotodale, died peacefully Monday, January 3, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. Born on October 21, 1958 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Charles and Evelyn Craiger Burk and was the manager for Randy’s Giovanni’s in South Shore.
Dan was a dance instructor, was a golfer, and...
Jeff Danzer
Jan 3, 2022
Jeffrey Lynn Danzer, 69, of Wheelersburg, went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022, in Sebring, Florida. Born on April 10, 1952, in Dearborn, Michigan, he was the youngest son of the late Charles and Violet Barker Danzer.
Jeff graduated from Northwest High School in 1970, and was employed by the Scioto County Engineer....
Jeramiah Coronado
Jan 1, 2022
Jeramiah J. Coronado, 33, of New Boston, died Saturday. Service 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 7th at BRANT FUNERAL HOME IN SCIOTOVILLE. Visitation 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday.
Dean Brumfield
Dec 30, 2021
Dean E. Brumfield, 61, of Sciotoville, died suddenly in his home on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Born on March 4, 1960 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Arzie and Arthalene Ruley Brumfield.
Also preceding him in death were a brother-in-law, Donny Wagoner and a sister-in-law, Kimberly Garrett.
Surviving are his wife of...
Kynleigh Gifford
Dec 30, 2021
Kynleigh Lynn Gifford, infant daughter of Tori Wright and Colten Gifford of Otway went to be with Jesus at the Southern Ohio Medical Center emergency room on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Kynleigh was born October 15, 2021 in Portsmouth.
Also surviving are a sister, Brixlynn Gifford; grandparents Jennifer (Glen Bear) Malone of Portsmouth, Christina and Denver Gifford...
Maurice Cremeans
Dec 25, 2021
Maurice Cremeans, 90, of Wheelersburg, died Christmas morning at the SOMC Hospice Center. Born on May 30, 1931 in Portsmouth, he was the son of Maurice and Gracie Green Cremeans.
Maurice was a member of the Garden City Free Will Baptist Church and a former operator at Martin-Marietta.
Surviving are his wife, Joy Blanton Cremeans;...
Naomi Fife
Dec 18, 2021
Naomi Ruth Fife, 89, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. Born on September 2, 1932 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Nelson and Laura Smith Brickey and was a homemaker.
Naomi was a Mormon and was queen of the Red Hats Society for several years. Her pastime was...
Dr. Suzann Bonzo, MD
Dec 18, 2021
SUZANN M. BONZO, M.D.
Dr. Suzann M. Bonzo, 69, of Sciotoville, went home to be with her Lord on December 18, 2021. Born on November 2, 1952, in Scioto County, she was the youngest daughter of the late Gilbert and Agnes Sergent Bonzo.
Also, preceding her in death were three brothers, an infant Roger, Ronald...
Matthew Cline
Dec 13, 2021
Matthew Cline, 48, of North Moreland, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 13, 2021, in the prayer room at New Life Worship Center. Born on February 15, 1973 in Portsmouth, he was a son of Virgil Cline and Wanda Briggs, and was a director at the Counseling Center.
Matt was very proud that he...
Kathryn Hanes
Dec 9, 2021
Kathryn Faye Hanes, who celebrated her 100th birthday this year, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Hill View. Born on February 27, 1921 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Richard H. Kegley and Dora Carrington Kegley and was a proud member of Central Church of Christ and the Friendly Workers...
