Michael G.” Pickle” Fithen, 56, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday May 1, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. He was born July 10, 1967 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Donald A. “Pickle” and Margaret Mary (Nolan) Fithen. Pickle retired from the Village of Mingo where he worked in the service department. He enjoyed rooting for the Pirates, Steelers and Ohio State; and he was a huge wrestling fan. Surviving are a son, Michael G....

Grace Evelyn Perri, 98, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday April 28, 2024 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. She was born September 26, 1925 in Rush Run, OH, a daughter of the late William J. and Hazel (Wilburn) Bensie, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph “Rudy” Perri; five brothers, Charles H., William J., Fred “Bud”, Thomas Bensie, Sr. and an infant brother, Hayes Bensie; and two...

Russell J. “Russ” Cutri, 80, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday April 27, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. He was born July 2, 1943 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Vencenzia (Antinoro) Cutri. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Ayden Drazic; three brothers, Dominic, Robert and Charles Cutri; and four sisters, Josephine Jackson, Anna Cutri, Marie Miller and Carmella Cutri. Russ retired...

Edith A. Strohmeyer, 85, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday April 24, 2024 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville. She was born September 27, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Clara R. (Lash) Tomko and Andrew Sauer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Strohmeyer; three sons, Andrew S., David M., and Joseph B. Strohmeyer; and her step-father, Michael Tomko. Edith was a homemaker, a member of Finley...

Larry K. Starr, 82, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024 at home. He was born January 15, 1942, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Wilbert A. and Susan M. (Mazik) Starr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith F. “Judy” (Pearce) Starr. Larry worked at the Coca-Cola Bottling plant, then he worked at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. where he was a foreman on the railroad. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in...

Glenn E. Dennis, 88, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday April 6, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born March 18, 1936, in Brilliant, OH, son of the late Everett “O.E” and May (Bucey) Dennis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith E. “Judy” (Davis) Dennis on October 21, 2006; and a son, John Dennis. Glenn retired after 30 years from Timet where he was a machinist. He was also self-employed and owned many rental properties...

Cheryl M. “Cheb” Wade, 65, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville. She was born Dec. 3, 1958 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Theresa Ann (Fristick) and John O. Wade. Cheryl worked in the shoe department at the former Treasurer Island in Steubenville then she worked at First Data in Toronto where she made many lifelong friends. Known by all that loved her as Chebbie, with her infectious laugh...

George B. “Geo” Taylor, 56, of Richmond, OH, passed away Monday March 25, 2024 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born November 19, 1967 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Norman E. and Barbara J. (McAvoy) Taylor, Sr. Geo loved being a truck driver and he owned Taylor and Son Trucking working mainly for Egypt Valley Stone out of Belmont, OH. He was an active member of the Jefferson Sportsman Club and liked to hunt and fish. George was an avid Ohio State fan, he...

William D. “Bill” Murtland, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024 at the Laurels of Steubenville, OH. He was born January 14, 1938 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Edward and Geraldine R. (Jacobs) Murtland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Charlene Murtland; and a brother-in-law, Kelly Lonetto. Bill graduated from Mingo High School in 1955. After high school he worked as a lifeguard at Mingo Pool and was the...

William L. “Bill” Smythe, 82, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Friday March 15, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born December 24, 1941, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Adrian H. and Julia T. (Kimak) Smythe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Smythe; his second wife, Sharon “MiMi” Smythe; two infant brothers, James and Robert Smythe; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson. Bill was a master...