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Obituaries

Violet M. Pierce

Violet M. Pierce

May 8, 2021

Violet M. Pierce, 96, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Saturday May 8, 2021 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

She was born January 30, 1925 in Harriettsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Bernice (Mallett) Nichols and Orval Nichols; and the late H. Victor Gilreath of Sturgis, Michigan....

Edward D. Welch

Edward D. Welch

May 3, 2021

Edward D. "Ed" Welch, 80, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday May 3, 2021 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH after a courageous three-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic and bladder cancer.

He was born November 4, 1940 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Clifford and Josephine (Petrick) Welch. In addition to...

John E. Sloan

John E. Sloan

May 2, 2021

John E. "Jack" Sloan, 91, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Sunday May 2, 2021 at home.

He is the husband of Mary (Monroe) Sloan.

Private graveside services will be held at Hopewell Cemetery in Rayland, Ohio.

Arrangements were entrusted to Wheeler Funeral Home, Brilliant, OH.

Gary R. Fellows

Gary R. Fellows

Apr 26, 2021

Gary R. Fellows, 68, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Monday April 26, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born January 6, 1953 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Charles and Donna (Dean) Fellows. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Guzzie.

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Karen L. Edwards

Karen L. Edwards

Apr 25, 2021

Karen Lee "Flash" Edwards, 75, of Mingo Junction, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 25, 2021 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

She was born November 25, 1945 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late William H. and Dorothy M. (Matthews) Edwards, Sr. In addition to her parents,...

Marian Rose Tate

Marian Rose Tate

Apr 17, 2021

Marian Rose (Stout) Tate, 95, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday April 17, 2021 at home.

She was born March 30, 1926 in St. Clairsville, OH, a daughter of the late John A. Stout and Marie (Pasco) Stout Manley. On September 4, 1942 she married the love of her life, Chalmer E. Tate. Chalmer and Rose eventually...

Cheryl J. Herrlein

Cheryl J. Herrlein

Apr 15, 2021

Cheryl J. Herrlein, 71, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Thursday April 15, 2021 in Weirton Medical Center.

She was born October 5, 1949 in Martins Ferry, OH. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond E. "Ray Herrlein, Jr.

Cheryl was a homemaker and Nazarene by Faith.

She is survived by her...

Edward T. Simpson

Edward T. Simpson

Apr 12, 2021

Edward T. "Ed" Simpson, 79, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Monday April 12, 2021 at home.

He was born May 1, 1941 in Waynesburg, OH, a son of the late Bernard and Dorothy (Owens) Simpson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Douglas S. Simpson; and a brother, Franklin Simpson....

Todd A. Knutsen

Todd A. Knutsen

Apr 9, 2021

Todd A. Knutsen, 59, of Shadyside, Ohio (formerly of Mingo Jct.), passed away peacefully in Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by family, on Friday, April 9, 2021.

He was born on September 11, 1961 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Marvin and Sondra (Murray) Knutsen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Thomas G. Strohmeyer, Sr.

Thomas G. Strohmeyer, Sr.

Apr 2, 2021

Thomas G. "Tom" Strohmeyer, Sr., 81, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday April 2, 2021 at home.

He was born February 7, 1940 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Ernest and Grace (Pete) Strohmeyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Ernie, Billy, David and John Strohmeyer.

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Charles W. "Chuck" Williams

Charles W. "Chuck" Williams

Mar 28, 2021

Charles W. "Chuck" Williams, 81, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday March 28, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born June 15, 1939 in Shirley, WV, a son of the late Guy and Stella (Pitts) Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Alva and Okey Williams; and...

Eleanor Petrella Liberatore

Eleanor Petrella Liberatore

Mar 24, 2021

Eleanor A. Petrella Liberatore, 90, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 at Lancia Villa Royale Nursing Home in Steubenville, OH.

She was born November 3, 1930 in Mount Pleasant, PA, a daughter of the late Othie and Josephine (Rehenek) Husak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first...

Mark Braden "Big Papa" Millard, Sr.

Mark Braden "Big Papa" Millard, Sr.

Mar 24, 2021

Mark Braden Millard Sr. "Big Papa" passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 27, 1953 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of William "Bill" Fredwin Millard and June Ellen Kemp.

Mark graduated from Brilliant High School in Brilliant Ohio....

Bessie D Lash

Bessie D Lash

Mar 21, 2021

Bessie D. Lash, 85, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday March 21, 2021 at home.

She was born August 22, 1935 in Follansbee, WV, a daughter of the late Cyrus and Elsie (Johnson) Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lash; two sisters, Thelma Kushner and Freda Nagy; and...

Toni A. Hatcher

Toni A. Hatcher

Mar 18, 2021

Toni A. Hatcher, 73, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday March 18, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born May 2, 1947 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late James H. and Evelyn A. (Gamble) Frisco, Jr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray...

Emma M. Proger

Emma M. Proger

Mar 12, 2021

Emma M. Proger, 77, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday March 12, 2021 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

She was born January 28, 1944 in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Marshall R. and Dorothy M. (Bash) Butler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Christine "Tina" Graham

Christine "Tina" Graham

Mar 9, 2021

Christine J. "Tina" Graham, 62, of Brilliant, OH, passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 9, 2021 at home.

She was born December 21, 1958 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Larry and Sylvia (Seles) Graham.

Tina was a retired registered nurse from the former Ohio Valley Hospital in Steubenville. She graduated 3rd in...

Frances M. Stephens

Frances M. Stephens

Mar 5, 2021

Frances M. "Chick" Stephens, 95, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Friday March 5, 2021 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born August 21, 1925 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Nicola and Maria (Torelli) Ricci.

Frances married N. Kenneth Stephens on February 29, 1952 and were married for 37 years until...

Robert W. Shaffer

Robert W. Shaffer

Feb 24, 2021

Robert W. Shaffer, 80, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away, Wednesday February 24, 2021 at Lancia Villa Royale Nursing Home in Steubenville, OH.

He was born October 5, 1940 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Willis and Christine (Lamb) Shaffer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Shaffer....

Eleanor Y. Mathias

Eleanor Y. Mathias

Feb 18, 2021

Eleanor Y. Mathias, 83, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday February 18, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born May 17, 1937 in Brilliant, OH, a daughter of the late Calvin and Anna Mae (Bateman) Mayle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Mathias;...

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