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Freeda M. Enochs

Freeda M. Enochs

Jan 7, 2021

Freeda M. Enochs, 81, of Rayland (Salt Run), OH, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born April 1, 1939 in Bloomingdale, OH, a daughter of the late Harry S. and Clara G. (Beckley) Randolph. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred E. Enochs; a son,...

Lois J. "Jeane" Smith

Lois J. "Jeane" Smith

Jan 6, 2021

Lois J. "Jeane" Smith, 87, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Wednesday January 6, 2021 at the home of her daughter Bonnie.

She was born January 10, 1933 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Jack and Jesse (Lodge) Rouse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde L....

Benjamin R. Thompson, Sr.

Benjamin R. Thompson, Sr.

Dec 31, 2020

Benjamin R. Thompson, Sr., 60, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday December 31, 2020 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born July 2, 1960 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late James H. Thompson and Betty (Evans) Thompson of Mingo Junction, OH.

Ben was a heavy...

Clarence R. "Jim" Downard

Clarence R. "Jim" Downard

Dec 30, 2020

Clarence R. "Jim" Downard, 84, of Steubenville, OH, passed away peacefully, Wednesday December 30, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 12, 1936 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late John R. and Laura M. (Allmon) Downard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Hazel...

Anita L. Delgallo

Anita L. Delgallo

Dec 29, 2020

Anita Louise DelGallo, 80, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday December 29, 2020 at Trinity Medical West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born February 15, 1940 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Domenico A. and Virginia (Giovannucci) DiLoreto. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, E. Victor...

Joann R Slatniske

Joann R Slatniske

Dec 26, 2020

Joann R. Slatniske, 91, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday December 26, 2020 at the Laurels of Steubenville.

She was born October 3, 1929 in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Long) Hood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Slatniske, Sr. on...

Lillian C. Parmenter

Lillian C. Parmenter

Dec 26, 2020

Lillian C. "Lil" Parmenter, 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday December 26, 2020 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born March 12, 1932 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Jessie (Orsini) Cilli. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. "Bob" Parmenter...

Raymond L. Recinella, Sr.

Raymond L. Recinella, Sr.

Dec 25, 2020

Raymond L. Recinella, Sr., 87, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday December 25, 2020, at Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville, OH.

He was born August 12, 1933 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of Alfonso and Mary (DiBacco) Recinella, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons, Billy Rouse, Richie...

Scott E. Darrah

Scott E. Darrah

Dec 25, 2020

Scott E. "Red Dog" Darrah, 47, of Brilliant, OH, passed away on Friday December 25, 2020 at home.

He was born August 14, 1973 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of David Darrah of Proctor, WV and Patricia (Taylor) Herron of Brilliant, OH.

Scott worked out of Laborers Local 809 where he was a pipeline...

Raymond L. Recinella, Jr.

Raymond L. Recinella, Jr.

Dec 21, 2020

Raymond L. Recinella, Jr., 57, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away unexpectedly Monday December 21, 2020, at the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

He was born August 26, 1963 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Raymond and Eleanor (Ross) Recinella, Sr. of Mingo Junction, OH. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Rouse and...

Samuel P. Ciafardone, Sr.

Samuel P. Ciafardone, Sr.

Dec 21, 2020

Samuel P. "Sam" "Sammy Alberts" Ciafardone, Sr., 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday December 21, 2020 at Brightwood Nursing Home in Follansbee, WV.

He was born June 17, 1932 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late John "Springy" and Sue (Marcinko) Ciafardone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Lawrence E. Wilson

Lawrence E. Wilson

Dec 18, 2020

Lawrence E. "Larry" Wilson, 73, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday December 18, 2020 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born November 28, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Harry and Evelyn Mae (Hanlin) Wilson, Sr.. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Annie Pietro

Annie Pietro

Dec 15, 2020

Annie Pietro, 100, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday December 15, 2020 at Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH.

She was born September 26, 1920 in Dennison, OH, a daughter of the late Pio and Maria (Magistro) Tarquinio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Pietro; a brother, Anthony...

John "Kevin" Kocher

John "Kevin" Kocher

Dec 10, 2020

John "Kevin" Kocher, 63, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Thursday December 10, 2020 peacefully at home after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born June 22, 1957 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Harry H. and Mildred A. (Parks) Kocher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,...

James J. Boyuk, Sr.

James J. Boyuk, Sr.

Dec 8, 2020

James J. "Jim" Boyuk, Sr., 68, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday December 8, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born February 4, 1952 in Follansbee, WV, a son of the late Walter and Helen (Nemeth) Boyuk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David A....

Elizabeth "Betty" Hopkins

Elizabeth "Betty" Hopkins

Dec 7, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Hopkins, 91, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born July 23, 1929 in Smithfield, OH, a daughter of the late David O. Thompson, Sr. and Mary Bell (Craig) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, David, Jr.,...

Sandra L. Clark

Sandra L. Clark

Dec 1, 2020

Sandra L. "Sandy" Clark, 71, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born March 12, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Charles L. Patton and Juanita (Gain) Patton Taylor Meszaros. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Donald P. Kakascik

Donald P. Kakascik

Nov 30, 2020

Donald P. Kakascik, 72, of Brilliant, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday November 30, 2020 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born November 11, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Albert Kakascik and Grace (Hopple) Kakascik Nichols.

Don worked as a glass installer for Steubenville...

Richard E. "Flip" Herrick

Richard E. "Flip" Herrick

Nov 26, 2020

Richard E. "Flip" Herrick, 83, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday November 26, 2020 at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, OH.

He was born November 20, 1937 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late Michael W. and Agnes (Stuber) Herrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vincenza...

Sue Ann O'Dell

Sue Ann O'Dell

Nov 25, 2020

Sue A. O'Dell, 48, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 25, 2020 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 19, 1972, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Russell O'Dell and Patricia (Wheeler) O'Dell of Mingo Junction, OH.

Sue worked at Harding Middle School...

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