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Joseph R. Fithen

Joseph R. Fithen

Sep 24, 2021

Joseph R. "Joe" Fithen, 55, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday September 24, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville, OH.

He was born September 14, 1966 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Ethel (Hudson) Fithen and Birchard R. Fithen, Sr. of Steubenville, OH. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death...

Rose M. Hawthorne

Rose M. Hawthorne

Sep 24, 2021

Rose M. Hawthorne, 88, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday September 24, 2021 in Weirton Medical Center.

She was born September 22. 1933 in Willamstown, PA, a daughter of the late Roy and Nora (Adams) Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all seventeen of her siblings.

Rose worked...

Verronica Susan "Susie" Millard

Verronica Susan "Susie" Millard

Sep 15, 2021

Verronica "Susie" Millard, 65, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday September 15, 2021 at Sienna Hills Nursing Home in Adena, OH.

She was born November 20, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late George W. and Charlene (Freiling) Taylor, Jr.. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Daniel...

Alana M. Peters

Alana M. Peters

Sep 13, 2021

Alana M. Peters, 55, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Columbus, OH passed away Monday September 13, 2021 at Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

She was born November 16, 1965 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Thomas and Marie (Slager) Weatherhead.

Alana worked for 8 years as an equipment trainer at Konecranes in...

Richard J. Crugnale

Richard J. Crugnale

Sep 11, 2021

Richard J. "Dick" Crugnale, 82, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Saturday September 11, 2021 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

He was born June 24, 1939 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Rocco and Julia (Baldwin) Crugnale.

Dick graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1957, then went on to earn...

Joseph L. Mannarino, Sr.

Joseph L. Mannarino, Sr.

Sep 10, 2021

Joseph L. Mannarino, Sr., 94, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Friday September 10, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born May 1, 1927 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late Frank and Mary (Coletti) Mannarino. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen...

Martha M. Valentine

Martha M. Valentine

Sep 8, 2021

Martha M. Valentine, 75, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday September 8, 2021 at Smith Mills Health Complex in New Albany, OH.

She was born June 21, 1946 in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late Walter and Beatrice (Strahin) Carper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister Mary...

Allan L. Hoagland

Allan L. Hoagland

Sep 8, 2021

Allan L. Hoagland, 61, of Rayland, OH, passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 8, 2021 at home.

He was born June 20, 1960 in Steubenville, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard E. Hoagland.

Allan was a self-employed truck driver and he served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed hunting...

Mary Kay Means

Mary Kay Means

Sep 7, 2021

Mary Kay Means, 79, of Steubenville, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday September 7, 2021 in her home.

She was born December 15, 1941 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late John K. and Estella (Humble) Wiedaman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. "Bill" Means on March...

Stephen A. "Steve" Boyd

Stephen A. "Steve" Boyd

Sep 5, 2021

Stephen A. "Steve" Boyd, 67, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday September 5, 2021 at Weirton Medical Center.

He was born July 20, 1954 in Dennison, OH a son of the late John and Doris (Hawkins) Boyd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother John Jay Boyd.

Steve retired...

Dr. Howard E. Mallett

Dr. Howard E. Mallett

Aug 14, 2021

Dr. Howard Eugene Mallett, 79, of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio, went into his Eternal Rest with his Savior and family on August 14, 2021, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, January 13, 1942, to Cecil Clayton and Beatrice (Ullman) Mallett.  As a young man growing up in...

Clifford W. Nicholson

Clifford W. Nicholson

Aug 12, 2021

Clifford W. Nicholson, 73, of New Alexandria, Ohio passed peacefully in his sleep to Heaven on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

He was born on September 13, 1947 to the late Billy W. and Betty J. (Bickerstaff) Nicholson.

Cliff was a retired equipment operator at the Weirton...

Charles R. Mckinstry

Charles R. Mckinstry

Aug 11, 2021

He was a good man.

It is said so often, used to describe someone when you don't know what else to say.

In the case of Charles McKinstry (May 18, 1928 to August 11, 2021) it is a tremendous understatement.

Charles was a man like few others. He was born in Brilliant, Ohio...

Doris M. Beard

Doris M. Beard

Aug 9, 2021

Doris M. Beard, 77, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of East Liverpool, OH, passed away Monday August 9, 2021 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born November 23, 1943 in Wellsburg, WV, a daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (Swiger) Vandruff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold...

Heidi Bailey Caldwell

Heidi Bailey Caldwell

Aug 9, 2021

Heidi V. Bailey Caldwell, 41, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Monday August 9, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born November 14, 1979 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter James M. Bailey of Brilliant, OH and Regina M. (Staymate) Bailey of Tiltonsville, OH.

Heidi was a homemaker and a mother. She...

Paulette Morrocco

Paulette Morrocco

Aug 3, 2021

Paulette Morrocco, 81, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away at home on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021.

She is the daughter of the late Kenneth A. and Marie (Fleming) White. In addition to her parents, she was also proceeded in death by her husband Donald L. Morrocco.

She was a graduate of Mingo High School, and...

John J. Romanda

John J. Romanda

Aug 2, 2021

John J. Romanda, 83, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday August 2, 2021 at Sienna Skilled Nursing Home in Wintersville, OH.

He was born July 14, 1938 in Toronto, OH a son of the late John M. and Catherine (Kalifert) Romanda. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha "Marty"...

Grace A. "Joann" Piddock

Grace A. "Joann" Piddock

Aug 1, 2021

Grace A. "Joann" Piddock, 81, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Sunday August 1, 2021 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

She was born January 31, 1940 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Norman W. and Maxine L. (Skinner) Wedlake. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Billy E. "Digger" Dollison

Billy E. "Digger" Dollison

Aug 1, 2021

Billy E. "Digger" Dollison, 80, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at home.

He was born December 29, 1940 in Calais, OH, a son of the late William C. and Mary Lucille (Starr) Dollison.

Digger retired from the railroad department at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. He also worked for many years at...

Robert E. "Bob" Verhovec

Robert E. "Bob" Verhovec

Jul 17, 2021

Robert E. "Bob" Verhovec, Sr., 78, of Rayland, OH, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 11, 1943 in Rayland, OH, a son of the late William and Anna (Koran) Verhovec. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Verhovec; daughter,...

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