Dorothy “Dottie” Vudrogovic, 78, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Monday October 8, 2018 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville. She was born July 9, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late George and Cecelia (Vujnovich) Vudrogovic, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, George Vudrogovic, Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Oran Kamerer. Dottie was a graduate of Mingo High School, she received her Bachelors in Education from Franciscan...

Jackie L. Wells, Jr., 46, of Dillonvale, Ohio passed away Friday October 5, 2018 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, OH.                       He was born January 14, 1972 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Jackie L. “Jack” Wells, Sr. Jackie graduated in 1990 from Brilliant High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy until 1994 when he finished his tour. He then worked for...

Diane “Dee” Jeffries-Kirkpatrick, 63, of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully Saturday September 29, 2018. She was born June 2, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Dewitt Jeffries and Bettyann Jeffries of Mingo Junction, OH. Dee was a graduate of Mingo High School and a member of the Mingo First United Presbyterian Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Randall John Kirkpatrick of Mesa, AZ; three siblings, Douglas (Stacy) Jeffries, Karen...

Mr. John Richard Rogers, 80, left his earthly home on September 24, 2018 after a courageous 18 year battle with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He will be missed by all who knew him. He never met a stranger. He was born on November 17, 1937, to the late Frank and Helen Fabian Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Patricia Ross Rogers; and sister, Grace Fristick. John spent most of his adult life in Mingo Junction, Ohio, and moved to Winston-Salem in...

Cheryl A. Walkup, 60, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Wednesday September 19, 2018 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. In following with Cheryl's wishes there will be no services.  Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneralhomes.com

Mary Ann Thompson, 68, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday September 13, 2018 at home. She was born July 1, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Donald and Anna (Timcho) Coen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sister-in -laws, Joyce Thompson, Josephine Oliver and Janet Dodson. Mary Ann worked as a laborer at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp.; she was also an LPN working at The Carriage Inn and then at Dr. Tamboli’s office....

Wayne Blackwell, 78, of Brilliant, OH passed away Tuesday September 11, 2018 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. He was born September 9, 1940 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late William T. and Dorothy (Hall) Blackwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Cleo Blackwell; three brothers, Marion Vanscoy, William and Denver Blackwell; and a sister, Wanda Burdett. Wayne retired in 2008 from Weir Cove Moving and Storage (PI&I)...

Thelma L. “T” Peterson, 78, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Saturday September 8, 2018 at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born March 31, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Albert C. and Alma (Haislet) Mumaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James Mumaw and an infant brother. Thelma was a bartender and waitress, she also owned the former Hometown Luncheonette in Mingo. She was Presbyterian...

Scott L. Dawson, 96, of New Alexandria, OH passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the home of his son Jim. He was born April 8, 1922 in New Alexandria, Ohio, a son of the late Dwight and Catherine (Ross) Dawson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Margaret “Peg” Dawson on August 2, 2017; two sisters, Ruth (John) Detrich and Dorothy (Harry) McCue; and two brothers, Ross (Jean) Dawson and John (Mary Carol) Dawson. Scott was a member...

James C. “JC” “Jim” Degenhardt, 79, of Smithfield, Ohio, passed away Monday September 3, 2018 at Wheeling Park Hospital in Wheeling, WV. He was born March 27, 1939 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late James and Elnora E. (Miller) Degenhardt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Degenhardt. Jim worked at Walters Heating; Millick Heating and Cooling; he was a Boiler Maker at Babcock and Wilcox; and retired from Wheeling...