All Obituaries

Robert G. (Snuffy) Smith, age 78 passed away January 11, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. He was a graduate of East High School in Youngstown, Oh 1960. He served 9 years in the United States Marine Corps, leaving as a Staff Sargent. Robert “Snuffy” returned to college at age 33 and received an associate degree in Construction Management, and Civil Engineering from Columbus Technical Institute. Robert “Snuffy” worked for Edward Suzannie Construction, Columbia, OH, A.E. Stilson...

Gerald “Jerry” Andrew Fucci, 74, of Portsmouth, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Hospital.  He was born October 19, 1946 in Portsmouth to the late James V. Fucci and Genevieve (Zamer) Fucci. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James V. Fucci Jr., brother-in-law, Gary Callihan, and his mother and father-in-law, Charles and Waneta Pooler. Jerry was a graduate of P.H.S., Class of 1965, served in the Navy, worked for the Scioto County...

Mary Frances (Bailey) Paul, 96, of Columbus, formerly of Portsmouth, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, in Columbus. She was born August 6, 1924 in Portsmouth, to the late Miles Lafayette Bailey and Dicy (DeBord) Bailey. Mary proudly worked most of her adult life in retail while raising her family. She worked at Montgomery Ward until their closure, and then at Atlas Fashion, Piece Goods, and Marting’s department store. She enjoyed sewing and her quilting...

George William “Bill” Clifford, 84, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home. He was born October 9, 1936 in Portsmouth, to the late George A. and Genevieve (McCain) Clifford. Bill retired from Detroit Empire Steel Mill and was also former co-owner of Patsy’s Inn Restaurant with his wife. He is survived by his wife, Gloria (Pasquinelli) Clifford, his three daughters; Kim Virgin (Ed) of Portsmouth, Debbie Sanders (Scott) of Ironton, and Angela Kaut (Joe)...

Lois Juanita Farmer, 75, of Sciotoville, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at SOMC. She was born November 26, 1945 in Madison, West Virginia to the late Perry and Vina Lou (Kelley) Hilderbrand.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Farmer, and several brothers and sisters.  Lois is survived by her son, Thomas Farmer (Jaclyn) of Olive Hill, KY, a daughter, Frances Louise Bloomfield (Mark) of Portsmouth, close family friend, Staci Smith Farmer,...

Diana Ruth “Peaches” Stiltner, 65, of Sciotoville, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at O.S.U. Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1955 in Portsmouth, to the late Clifford Neeley and Juanita (Risner) Mullett. Diana loved her family more than anything, especially all of her grandbabies. She enjoyed playing Bingo and riding Harleys. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Stiltner, daughter Kristi Stiltner, and her siblings; Darrell and Gary...

Harold Eugene Briggs, 74, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home. He was born March 24, 1946 in Portsmouth to the late Sherman and Dixie (Day) Briggs. Harold worked for R C Cola, enjoyed painting, riding motorcycles, shooting pool, and trading in antiques. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant twin brothers, Larry and Gary. He is survived by his wife, Kathi Briggs, his children; Harold Briggs Jr., Timothy Briggs (Keri), Andy Briggs, and...

It is with great sadness that we share Mary Ann Catherine (Duplain) Wakefield, 76, passed away Thursday, December 10th, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.  As a lifelong resident of Scioto County, she was born and raised in Portsmouth, OH before moving to Wheelersburg in 1970 with her husband of 44 years, Charles B. Wakefield, where she resided until 2019.   Mary Ann attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1962. Called to the...

Ruth Wear Melcher, 98, died on December 15, 2020 at St. Margaret Hall Nursing Home in Cincinnati, Ohio. She had been a resident there for the past two years. She was born May 25th, 1922, in Portsmouth, a daughter of David Scott and Sarah (Baker) Wear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Carl A. Melcher, and her siblings; David, George, Richard, Keith, James, Dorothy, Margaret, Ethel, Betty, Beth, and Kitty. Ruth loved and lived for her seven...

Linda Mae Kingrey-Smith, 77, of Lucasville died Monday night December 15th in her home.  Born on May 6th, 1943 in Cedar Mills, Ohio she was a daughter of Vesta Inez (Payne) Kingrey and Charles Edward Kingrey. Linda was a graduate of Valley High school Class of 1962 and also graduated from Shawnee State University Class of 1979.  She retired from the United States Enrichment Corp (USEC).  She was also a proud member of the Lucasville Order of the Eastern Star as well as the...