William Bell

William Bell, 92, of Steubenville, Ohio peacefully passed away with his loving family by his side on October 15, 2025 at the Valley Hospice North Care Center. William was born on September 24, 1933 in Rayland, Ohio a son of the late Howard & Hester Thrash Bell. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired from Weirton Steel as an Operator in the Tin Mill.
William was a member of New Somerset Christian Church and an avid Big Red Booster & fan and Moose Lodge # 619. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 691, Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville, Aladdin Shrine, Steubenville Shrine and American Legion Argonne Post # 33.
William is preceded in death by his loving wife Loretta Faith Clore Bell. He is survived by his son Howard William (Lisa) Bell; brother Carl (Judy) Bell; three grandchildren William (Abigale) Bell, Elizabeth Faith Bell & Lauren (Patrick) Hughes and two great-grandchildren Diana & Elowyn with one more on the way in February 2026.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 10 am until the time of services at 12 pm with Pastor Rob Minto officiating. Masonic services at 11:45 am. Burial at Union Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of I.C. Care and Valley Hospice for the compassionate care provided to William.
In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial donation in William's memory to the Shriners Children's Hospital, Attn: Shriners Children's, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or the Masonic Learning Center, 227 N 4th St, Steubenville, OH 43952.