obituaries

Sep 11, 2023

Charles T. "Chuck" Ely, 54, of Tulsa, OK, passed away Monday September 11, 2023 at home.

He was born April 25, 1969 in Steubenville, OH and was preceded in death by his father, William H. Ely.

Surviving are his mother, Marilyn L. (Justice) Campbell of Mingo Junction, OH; his wife, JoAnn (Lopez) Ely; two sons,...

Sep 10, 2023

Mary Rose Belcher (Colabella), 99, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully with her daughter Mary Sheila and family by her side on Sunday September 10, 2023, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

She was born December 23, 1923 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Angelo and Carmella Colabella. In...

Aug 25, 2023

Sara R. Everson, 79, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday August 25, 2023 at the Laurels of Steubenville.

She was born December 9, 1943 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Ray F. and Estella M. (Straight) Grounds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Raeann Childers.

Sara...

Jul 30, 2023

Opal L. Kleineke, 92, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away Sunday July 30, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born March 28, 1931, in Quaker City, OH, a daughter of the Late Oscar F. & Alice Mae (Galloway) Bunfill. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by three husbands, Charles W....

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...

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...

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,...

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"...

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....

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;...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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;...

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...

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...

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....