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Arden E. Westfall

Arden E. Westfall

Dec 13, 2021

Arden E. Westfall, 61, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday December 13, 2021 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born December 28, 1959 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Arden R. and Shirley D. (Jackson) Westfall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Frank J. Alex (Aleksiejczyk)

Frank J. Alex (Aleksiejczyk)

Dec 12, 2021

Frank J. Alex (Aleksiejczyk), 90, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday December 12, 2021 at the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

He was born October 16, 1931 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Frank and Sophie (Klonowski) Aleksiejczyk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelynlee "Lee"...

Mary Ann Ferroni

Mary Ann Ferroni

Dec 7, 2021

Mary Ann Ferroni, 91, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday December 7, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born July 17, 1930 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late George Rouse and Ruth (Erwin) Merzi. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Medico Merzi; her...

Carl L. "Cotton" Mossor

Carl L. "Cotton" Mossor

Dec 4, 2021

Carl L. "Cotton" Mossor, 72, of Rush Run, OH, passed away Saturday December 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 7, 1949 in Rayland, OH, a son of the late Carl R. and Lillian E. (Brown) Mossor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Matthew...

Rebecca L. Devore

Rebecca L. Devore

Nov 28, 2021

Rebecca Devore, 51, passed away early morning on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH due to heart failure.

She was born July 1, 1970 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was a resident of Brilliant, Ohio and attended Mingo High School. She is preceded in death by her fun-loving brother, Richard "Joe" Pizzoferrato;...

Kevin Robert Childers

Kevin Robert Childers

Nov 22, 2021

Kevin Robert Childers, 42, of Weirton, WV, ran into the loving arms of his Savior, on Monday November 22, 2021. He accidently drowned while working on the barges by the Montgomery Lock and Dam on the Ohio River between Monaca and Shippingport in Beaver County, PA.

He was born July 23, 1979 in Weirton, WV a son...

Janice M. Hamilton

Janice M. Hamilton

Nov 19, 2021

Janice M. Hamilton, 69, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday November 19, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 12, 1952 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Albert and Grace L. (Hopple) Kakascik. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Jean E. Cornelius

Jean E. Cornelius

Nov 14, 2021

Jean E. Cornelius, 79, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday November 14, 2021 Sienna Hills Nursing Home in Adena, OH.

She was born June 20, 1942 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late John Gossett and Jessie M. (McConnell) Gossett Cash. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Cornelius...

William J. "Bill" "Wahoo" Kendrach

William J. "Bill" "Wahoo" Kendrach

Nov 13, 2021

William J. "Bill" "Wahoo" Kendrach, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday November 13, 2021, with his family by his side at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

He was born October 6, 1937 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Mike and Gertrude "Geri" (Barker) Kendrach.

Bill worked at the former...

Frances L. "Frankie" Nuzum

Frances L. "Frankie" Nuzum

Nov 6, 2021

Frances L. "Frankie" Nuzum, 97, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday November 6, 2021 at Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

She was born May 22, 1924 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Harry and Flossie (Wells) Hoffman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Cleda...

Barbara R. Edwards

Barbara R. Edwards

Nov 4, 2021

Barbara Rae (Beatty) Edwards, 78, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday November 4, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

Barbara was born March 13, 1943 at the former Gill Hospital in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Earl and Julia (Welch) Beatty of Wellsburg, WV. In addition to her parents, she was...

Lou Anne Craven

Lou Anne Craven

Nov 3, 2021

Lou Anne Craven, 93, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday November 3, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 24, 1928 in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Wilbur H. and Mazie (Dunfee) Emery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randall B. Craven...

Margaret Ann Waits

Margaret Ann Waits

Nov 2, 2021

Margaret A. Waits, 96, of Mingo Junction, OH, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 2, 2021.

She will be missed by all who knew her. In following with her request there will be no services.

Arrangements were entrusted to Wheeler Funeral Homes.

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Carol M. Repka-Kensicki

Carol M. Repka-Kensicki

Oct 31, 2021

Carol M. Repka-Kensicki, 80, of Yorkville, OH, passed away Sunday October 31, 2021 at American House in Macedonia, OH.

She was born September 29, 1941 in Rush Run, OH, a daughter of the late Carl R. and Lillian E. (Brown) Mossor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Repka; the...

Charles A. Bane

Charles A. Bane

Oct 29, 2021

Charles A. "Charlie" Bane, 79, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday October 29, 2021 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born November 26, 1941 in Brilliant, OH, a son of the late Ernest A. and Mary Frances (Steen) Bane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two...

Russell J. Lash

Russell J. Lash

Oct 26, 2021

Russell J. "Russ" Lash, 82, of Rush Run, OH, passed away Tuesday October 26, 2021 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, OH.

He was born August 19, 1939 in Wintersville, OH, a son of the late George A. and Ruth (Zook) Lash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Anita E. Mccain

Anita E. Mccain

Oct 19, 2021

Anita E. McCain, 80, of Rayland, OH, formerly of Manchester, NH, passed away Tuesday October 19, 2021 while in route to Trinity West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born March 10, 1941 in Manchester, NH, a daughter of the late Irving and Evelyn (Ameen) Pelletier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Linda Lee Acconcia

Linda Lee Acconcia

Oct 15, 2021

Linda Lee Acconcia, 73, of Steubenville Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday October 15, 2021, surrounded by her family and loved ones, at Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

Linda was born on June 2, 1948 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Alex Marshall and Pauline (Dewit) Marshall. In addition to her parents, she was...

Mary Jean Hoover

Mary Jean Hoover

Oct 9, 2021

Mary Jean Hoover, 75, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 9, 2021 in her home.

She was born May 15, 1946 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Harry and Clara (Heroff) Garretson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Hoover, Sr. on August...

Van A. Flesher, Sr.

Van A. Flesher, Sr.

Oct 8, 2021

Van A. Flesher, Sr., 68, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday October 8, 2021 at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

He was born February 24, 1953 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late William and Florell (Carpenter) Flesher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Jim...

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