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Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William J. Robinson
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...
John "Yonk" Boka
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...
Vicki L. Brandon
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...
Kenneth E. "Ken" Yost
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...
Joan Marie Crites
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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Marlene M. Boka
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,...
Anthony L. Belardine
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,...
Donald E. "Donny" Taylor, Iii
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....
Pose Brettell
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...
Mary Gail Calhoun Wood Monroe
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...
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