obituaries

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....

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.,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 21, 2020

William J. "Willy" Robinson, Jr., 73, of Mingo Junction, OH, went to be with the Lord on Saturday November 21, 2020 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born November 4, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late William J. Robinson, Sr. and Beula P. "Bootsie" (Young) Robinson Bell. In...

Nov 15, 2020

John "Yonk" Boka, 96, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday November 15, 2020 at The Laurels of Steubenville.

He was born November 19, 1923 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late Michael and Barbara (Kendrach) Boka. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Thompson Boka; his...

Nov 15, 2020

Vicki L. Brandon, 59, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born July 28, 1961 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of Albert F. and Alice L. (Loobey) Brandon of New Alexandria, OH.

Vicki previously worked for the State of...

Nov 1, 2020

Kenneth E. "Ken" Yost, 91, of Brilliant, OH, formerly of Sebring, FL passed away Sunday November 1, 2020 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born June 5, 1929 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Richard R. and Lida E. (Lewis) Yost. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Oct 20, 2020

Joan Marie Crites, 83, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born January 19, 1937, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Harriett (Campbell) Sargeant, Sr.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Sargeant.

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Oct 17, 2020

Marlene M. Boka, 83, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Saturday October 17, 2020 at the Hennis Care Center in Dover, OH.

She was born December 13, 1936, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, the daughter of the late Michael and Ruby (DeVore) Boka.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant twin sister,...

Oct 15, 2020

Anthony L. Belardine, 66, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday October 15, 2020 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born May 27, 1954 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Anthony J. "Moe" and Mary M. (Demetris) Belardine.

Anthony retired in 2012 from Hibbetts Sporting Goods in Bay City, TX,...

Oct 1, 2020

Donald E. "Donny" Taylor, III, 33, of Mingo Junction, OH, formerly of Brilliant, OH passed away Thursday October 1, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born April 7, 1987 in Wheeling, WV. Donny worked for 15 years out of Laborers Local 809. He was Methodist by Faith and loved sports and shooting pool....

Sep 23, 2020

Kenneth "Pose" Brettell, 64, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Wednesday September 23, 2020 at home.

He was born June 1, 1956 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late John E. "Jack" and Helen J. (Bowman) Brettell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Brettell; and a sister, Kathy...

Sep 18, 2020

Mary Gail Calhoun Wood Monroe, 82, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away suddenly and peacefully Friday, September 18, 2020 at the home of her son Jim in Pleasantville, OH.

She was born September 3, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Earl E. and Mary A. (Kovolan) Calhoun. In addition to her parents, she was...

Sep 17, 2020

Robert L. "Bob" Hague, 82, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday September 17, 2020, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

He was born October 8, 1937 in Zanesville, OH, a son of the late James F. and Lillie I. (Church) Hague. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Sep 2, 2020

Edward L. "Pap" "Smiley" O'Dell, 81, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Wednesday September 2, 2020, in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born October 7, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late William "Edward" "Pap" and Helen V. (Smith) O'Dell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Sep 1, 2020

Richard E. "Rick" Haines, Jr., 70, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2020 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born February 28, 1950 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Richard E. and Evelyn (Walters) Haines, Sr.

Rick retired in 2001 from Weirton Steel Corp....

Aug 31, 2020

Troy K. Crawford, 33, of Steubenville, OH passed away Monday August 31, 2020 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born December 14, 1986 in Steubenville, OH, a son of Troy M. Crawford and Tracie (Hoffman) Karas, both of Mingo Junction, OH.

He was preceded in death by...