Shorac Funeral Home is a family-owned funeral home that serves families across rural Jefferson County, Ohio. From our Wintersville location we reach Richmond, Bloomingdale, Smithfield, Bergholz, Amsterdam, Brilliant, Rayland, Irondale, Stratton, Empire and beyond.
- About 10 to 25 minutesTo most of Jefferson County
- Since 1949Family-owned
- Day and nightCall (740) 264-0563
- Across the streetShorac Family Center
Our communities
Villages and Towns We Serve
Whichever community you call home, our directors will come to you, take care of the arrangements, and hold the service where your family wants it.
Richmond
We coordinate with Richmond Methodist Cemetery, and with any cemetery your family chooses.
Richmond →Bloomingdale
We serve Bloomingdale families and coordinate with any cemetery your family chooses.
Smithfield
We serve Smithfield families and coordinate with any cemetery your family chooses.
Bergholz
We serve Bergholz families and coordinate with any cemetery your family chooses.
Bergholz →Amsterdam
We serve Amsterdam families and coordinate with any cemetery your family chooses.
Brilliant
We serve Brilliant families and coordinate with any cemetery your family chooses.
Brilliant →Rayland
We serve Rayland families and coordinate with any cemetery your family chooses.
Rayland →Irondale
We serve Irondale families and coordinate with any cemetery your family chooses.
Stratton
We serve Stratton families and coordinate with any cemetery your family chooses.
Empire
We serve Empire families and coordinate with any cemetery your family chooses.
Recent obituaries
Remembering Our Neighbors
Read the latest obituaries from Shorac Funeral Home, including families from across Jefferson County.
How we help
Services for Jefferson County Families
Funeral & Burial Services
Visitation, a funeral service, procession and committal, planned around your family and your faith.
Burial services →Cremation Services
Direct cremation, cremation with a service, or a memorial gathering afterward.
Cremation services →Memorial Services
A service that tells their story, with or without the person present.
Memorial services →Veterans Funeral Services
Military honors, the burial flag and VA benefits, coordinated for you.
Veterans services →Pre-Arrangements
Record your wishes now so your family does not have to guess later.
Plan ahead →Pet Cremation
Compassionate care for the companion who was part of the family.
Pet services →
Cremation for Bloomingdale and Nearby
Families in Bloomingdale and other rural communities often ask about cremation and pet cremation. We work with a trusted partner crematory in Weirton, West Virginia, and our directors handle every step. Learn about cremation services and pet cremation.
A Place to Gather After the Service
Shorac Family Center sits across the street from our funeral home, a comfortable space with a fireplace for families to gather after the service. Food service is available through local caterers, and our staff will help your family choose the buffet. Learn more about the Family Center.
Getting here
Directions to Shorac Funeral Home
We are at 215 Fernwood Rd, Wintersville, OH 43953, in Wintersville, close to the center of Jefferson County.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Which communities do you serve?
We serve all of Jefferson County, including Richmond, Bloomingdale, Smithfield, Bergholz, Amsterdam, Brilliant, Rayland, Irondale, Stratton and Empire, as well as Steubenville, Wintersville, Mingo Junction and Toronto.
Do you hold services in rural churches and cemeteries?
Yes. A service can be held at the funeral home, at your church, or at the cemetery, and our directors coordinate with your clergy and cemetery staff.
Can you help if we live far from the funeral home?
Yes. Call us at (740) 264-0563, and we will take care of the arrangements and talk you through every step.
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We’re Here Day and Night
Wherever you live in Jefferson County, we are a phone call away. Call us any time at (740) 264-0563.