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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,...

Margaret "Peggy" (Gilbon) Kovach Cologne

Margaret "Peggy" (Gilbon) Kovach Cologne

Jul 16, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" (Giblon) Kovach Cologne, 75, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday July 16, 2021 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born July 26, 1945 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Edith M. (Ferguson) Giblon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Nancy L. Lenarz

Nancy L. Lenarz

Jul 12, 2021

Nancy L. Lenarz, 78, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Monday July 12, 2021 at the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

She was born January 14, 1943 in McKeesport, PA, a daughter of the late James F. "Frank" and Louise E. (Yost) O'Leary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior...

Loretta Dialene Pashke

Loretta Dialene Pashke

Jul 6, 2021

Loretta Dialene Pashke, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday July 6, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born July 31, 1934 in Marietta, OH, a daughter of the late Melvin and Jesse (Cochran) Hinton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin C. Pashke, Sr. on...

Carol K. Townsend

Carol K. Townsend

Jun 30, 2021

Carol K. Townsend, 73, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday June 30, 2021 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born December 24, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Estel and Dorothy (Andrews) Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James "Jim" Saunders; a sister,...

Riggie P. Petrella

Riggie P. Petrella

Jun 28, 2021

Riggie P. Petrella, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday June 28, 2021 at Lancia Villa Royale in Steubenville, OH.

He was born June 21, 1935 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late Giovanni "John" and Josephine (Farfalla) Petrella. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Dunn)...

Mildred A. Sterling

Mildred A. Sterling

Jun 24, 2021

Mildred A. Sterling, 95, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Thursday June 24, 2021 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born March 23, 1926 in Wileyville, WV a daughter of the late Cary F. and Lillian (Postlethwait) Cain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence Cain and two infants...

Wendy D. Faulkner

Wendy D. Faulkner

Jun 23, 2021

Wendy D. Faulkner, 52, of Cadiz, OH, passed away Wednesday June 23, 2021 at U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born January 24, 1969 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of Larry Faulkner of Wheeling, WV and Denise (Core) Kakascik of Brilliant, OH. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Donald P. Kakascik.

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Barbara A. Sims

Barbara A. Sims

Jun 18, 2021

Barbara A. "Barb" Sims, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Friday June 18, 2021 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 3, 1936 in Canonsburg, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Ann (Barbosky) Duskey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Patricia L. "Patty" Yates

Patricia L. "Patty" Yates

Jun 17, 2021

Patricia L. "Patty" Yates, 88 of Mingo Junction, OH, went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 17, 2021 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born March 13, 1933 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Harry and Marie (Gilmore) Kaiserling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death ...

Terry I Westfall

Terry I Westfall

Jun 15, 2021

Terry I. Westfall, 74, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday June 15, 2021 at home.

She was born November 26, 1946 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Thomas Lee "Pete" and Mary Aretta (Duvall) Fluharty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. "Bob" Westfall, Sr.; a son,...

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