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Thomas Ely
Jul 21, 2023
Thomas Ely, 74, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday July 21, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.
Thomas was born on December 20, 1948 in Follansbee, WV, a son of the late Elmer and Claudia (Wayson) Ely.
Thomas was a former police officer for the Village of Brilliant, OH and then he...
Karen S. Vankirk
Jul 20, 2023
Karen S. VanKirk, 62, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Thursday July 20, 2023 at Park Health Center in St. Clairsville, OH.
She was born October 26, 1960 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late George Martin and Margaret Ellen (Cassidy) VanKirk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Grant...
Presley Robert "Bob" Bartlett
Jul 9, 2023
Presley Robert "Bob" Bartlett, 80, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday July 9, 2023 at Heritage Valley in Beaver, PA.
Bob was born February 2, 1943 in Rachel, WV, a son of the late Presley L. and Lucille (Farley) Bartlett, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife,...
Debra S. "Debbie" Anderson
Jul 6, 2023
Debra S. "Debbie" Anderson, 65, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday July 6, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born April 15, 1958 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late William "Winks" and Rose (Marshall) McGrew. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William "Bunker"...
Gary W. See, Sr.
Jul 5, 2023
Gary W. See, Sr., 71, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday July 5, 2023 at home.
He was born September 29, 1951 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Brown and Geraldine (Dye) See. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Richard See; and a sister, Patty Snider....
Robert J. Eltringham
Jul 4, 2023
Robert J. "Bob" Eltringham, 78, of Rayland, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday July 4, 2023 at home.
He was born May 23, 1945, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Charles and Florence (Clark) Eltringham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Tom Eltringham and two infant brothers;...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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