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Norman D. Buchanan

Norman D. Buchanan

Jun 28, 2023

Norman D. Buchanan, 65, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday June 28, 2023 at home.

He was born June 1, 1958 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late David and Margaret (Smith) Buchanan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother David H. Buchanan.

Norman retired from Tri-State...

Charles A. "Chuck" Russell

Charles A. "Chuck" Russell

Jun 28, 2023

Charles A. "Chuck" Russell, 69, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday June 28, 2023 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born March 24, 1954 in New Eagle, PA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, whom raised him, Charles Frederick Russell and Thelma "Louise" (Dunlop) Russell; his birth mother,...

Lauren R. Turnbull

Lauren R. Turnbull

Jun 27, 2023

Lauren R. Turnbull, 40, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Tuesday June 27, 2023 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Lauren was born July 21, 1982 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of Tammy Kessler Dixon of Brilliant, Ohio and Kevin (Kim) Turnbull of Columbus, OH.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Matt...

Bernadette "Bernie" Carpico

Bernadette "Bernie" Carpico

Jun 25, 2023

Bernadette "Bernie" Carpico, 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday June 25, 2023 at The Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.

She was born April 2, 1935 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Anna (Ubrin) Byers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Vincent P. "Vinnie" Fristick, Jr.

Vincent P. "Vinnie" Fristick, Jr.

Jun 19, 2023

Vincent P. "Vinnie" Fristick, Jr., 66, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Monday June 19, 2023 at home.

He was born June 27, 1956 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Vincent P. and Grace (Rogers) Fristick, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his best buddy, Joe Barnes.

Vinnie...

Donald E. Grant

Donald E. Grant

Jun 13, 2023

Donald E. Grant, 95, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday June 13, 2023 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born April 10, 1928 in New Castle, PA a son of the late Ralph and Ruth (Murray) Grant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty A. (Basso)...

Darrell N. "Wad" Waderker

Darrell N. "Wad" Waderker

Jun 11, 2023

Darrell N. "Wad" Waderker, 60, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday June 11, 2023 at home.

He was born September 28, 1962 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Darrell R. "Butch" and Loretta Kay (Bradley) Waderker. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother whom raised him, Martha Waderker;...

Carolyn J. "Nee Nee" Hagan

Carolyn J. "Nee Nee" Hagan

Jun 7, 2023

Carolyn J. "Nee Nee" Hagan, 74, of Austintown, OH, formerly of Steubenville, OH, passed away Wednesday June 7, 2023 at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Youngstown, OH.

She was born September 15, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late John T. and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) McDonald. In addition to her parents, she...

Patricia Jean Martin

Patricia Jean Martin

Jun 4, 2023

Patricia Jean Martin, 74, passed away in her Mingo Junction, Ohio home on June 4, 2023.

Patty was born March 24, 1949 in Akron, Ohio.  She lived most her life in Ohio and was a retired AT&T phone operator 30 years and worked for Michaels another 10.

She was an incredibly strong woman who loved...

Cheryl "Darlene" Harbert

Cheryl "Darlene" Harbert

Jun 2, 2023

Cheryl "Darlene" Harbert, 77, of Mingo Junction, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Friday June 2. 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born February 1, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Raymond and Frances (Devore) O'Dell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul K....

Richard J. Budash

Richard J. Budash

May 30, 2023

Richard Budash, 76, of Steubenville, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday May 30, 2023 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born August 1, 1946 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late John and Rose (Sachini) Budash. In addition to his parents, he was...

Ethel E. (White)  Kerwood

Ethel E. (White) Kerwood

May 25, 2023

Ethel E. White Kerwood, 81, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Thursday May 25, 2023 at home.

She was born December 7, 1941 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Augustus B. "AB" and Ada D. (Dickson) White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William F. Kerwood; four brothers, Conrad,...

Ronald J. "Ron" Weisenborn

Ronald J. "Ron" Weisenborn

May 24, 2023

Ronald J. "Ron" Weisenborn, 73, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Wednesday May 24, 2023 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 14, 1949 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Earl F. and Mary Margaret (Schafer) Weisenborn. In addition to his parents, he was...

John D. "Jackie" Roman

John D. "Jackie" Roman

May 14, 2023

John D. "Jackie" Roman, 56, of Richmond, OH, passed away Sunday May 14, 2023 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born August 26, 1966 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Fred M. and Rayvonna (Barton) Roman, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Vicki Jo Orban (Quaigg)

Vicki Jo Orban (Quaigg)

May 9, 2023

Vicki Jo Orban (Quaigg), 65, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2023 in the emergency room at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV.

She was born March 15, 1958 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Harry L. and Florence C. "Flo" (McAdams) Orban, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Karen D. Richardson

Karen D. Richardson

May 8, 2023

Karen D. "Kay" "Gabby" Richardson, 78, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Monday May 8, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born May 25, 1944 in Zoar, OH, daughter of the late Walter E. "Walt" and Matilda Mae "Tille" (Jones) Kendle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...

Grace A. Crust

Grace A. Crust

Apr 26, 2023

Grace A. Crust, 95, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away, Wednesday April 26, 2023, at Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

She was born December 21, 1927 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Carmella (Confalone) Cascioli. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Crust,...

Carole J. Jaros

Carole J. Jaros

Apr 19, 2023

Carole J. Jaros, 79, of Brilliant, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 19, 2023 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 1, 1943 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Walter Stewart and Lillian (Ross) Stewart Kovach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Marian M. County

Marian M. County

Apr 13, 2023

Marian M. County, 66, of Richmond, OH, passed away Thursday April 13, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born April 4, 1957 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Weaver) Babb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John "Chad" County.

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Normalee Walker

Normalee Walker

Apr 12, 2023

Normalee Walker, 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away, Wednesday April 12, 2023, in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born January 10, 1935 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Freeman "Mack" and Ruth (Chichester) McElfresh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

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