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Gloria "Glory" J. Caldwell

Gloria "Glory" J. Caldwell

Nov 10, 2019

Gloria J. "Glory" Caldwell, 65, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.

She was born April 30, 1954 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Robert Fields and Emma Louise (Scott) Fields Goga. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...

Thomasine M. Flowers

Thomasine M. Flowers

Nov 10, 2019

Thomasine M. Flowers, 77, of Perry, OH, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 at the home of her daughter Lori.

She was born July 3, 1942 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Dominick and Edith (Campana) Vallis. In addition to her parents, she was proceded in death by her son,...

Michelle Lynn "Mush" Czoka

Michelle Lynn "Mush" Czoka

Nov 7, 2019

Michelle Lynn "Mush" Czoka, 54, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away Thursday November 7, 2019 suddenly from a tragic fatal accident in Wheeling, WV.

She was born September 10, 1965 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Michael J. Czoka and Helen (Chmelovsky) Czoka of Brilliant, OH.

Michelle worked at the Warwood McDonalds in Wheeling,...

Linda Lou Sterling

Linda Lou Sterling

Nov 2, 2019

Linda L. Sterling, 72, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away at 4:05 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the home of her daughter Michelle, with her family by her side.

She was born December 14, 1946 in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Willis E. Calhoun and Martha M. (Haynes) Calhoun Keadle. In addition...

Virginia L. "Ginny" Hickman

Virginia L. "Ginny" Hickman

Oct 27, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Hickman, 89, of Rayland, OH, passed away Sunday October 27. 2019 at home, with her family by her side.

She was born December 21, 1929 in McWhorter, WV, a daughter of the late Joshua B. Jacobs and Willa (Bowers) Keener. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61...

Joseph P. Ferry

Joseph P. Ferry

Oct 25, 2019

Joseph P. Ferry, Sr., 89, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday October 25, 2019, in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH.

He was born June 6, 1930 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Pete and Rose (Laprete) Ferry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marianne (Dopudja)...

Lloyd Samuel "Pastor Sam" Retzer

Lloyd Samuel "Pastor Sam" Retzer

Oct 24, 2019

Lloyd Samuel "Pastor Sam" Retzer, 73, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 24, 2019 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, OH, with his family by his side.

He was born August 8, 1946 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Lloyd R. and Audrey (Rine) Retzer. In addition to...

Robert L. Morgan

Robert L. Morgan

Sep 19, 2019

Robert L. "Bob" Morgan, 92, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday September 19, 2019, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

He was born February 15, 1927 in McKeefrey, WV, a son of the late William and Roxy (West) Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice...

Christina M. "Chris" Mains

Christina M. "Chris" Mains

Sep 7, 2019

Christina M. "Chris" Mains, 47, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Saturday September 7, 2019 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on April 19, 1972 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late James T. Bunting and Mary (Scott) Benvenuti of Mingo Junction, OH.

She was preceded in death by...

Shawn M. Shoulders

Shawn M. Shoulders

Sep 5, 2019

Shawn M. Shoulders, 24, of Adena, OH, passed away Thursday September 5, 2019 in the Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, after battling cancer for 13 years. Shawn was the strongest person we knew; he had a big heart and was loved by many.

He was born December 17, 1994 in Bellaire, OH, to Lee Shoulders and Becky...

James Richard Thompson

James Richard Thompson

Sep 1, 2019

James Richard Thompson, 85, of Imperial Beach, California passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019.

He was born July 5, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Willie and Goldie (Edge) Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia S. Seatris, in 1993 and three sisters Joyce Thompson,...

Catherine M. "Kitsy" O'Malley

Catherine M. "Kitsy" O'Malley

Aug 26, 2019

Catherine M. "Kitsy" O'Malley, 92, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Monday August 26, 2019 in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born on her mother's birthday, September 18, 1926 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Howell D. and Lucy Margaret (Jackson) Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Craig S. Welch

Craig S. Welch

Aug 15, 2019

Craig S. Welch, 56, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday August 15, 2019 in his home after a courageous ten month battle with kidney and bone cancer.

He was born June 12, 1963 in Weirton, WV and was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine A. "Geri" (George) Welch on March 18, 2018.

Craig graduated...

Ronald E. "Ron" Dicarlo, Sr.

Ronald E. "Ron" Dicarlo, Sr.

Aug 11, 2019

Ronald E. "Ron" DiCarlo, Sr., 74, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday August 11, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

He was born February 6, 1945 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Frank J. and Geraldine S. "Jerry" (Cox) DiCarlo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Brandi S. Tweedy

Brandi S. Tweedy

Jul 26, 2019

Brandi S. Tweedy, 30, of Rush Run, Ohio, passed away Friday July 26, 2019 in Mt. Pleasant, OH.

She was born July 28, 1988 in Wheeling, WV. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Wilbur Tweedy; and maternal grandfather, Richard Pflugh.

Brandi was a registered nurse.

Surviving are her parents, Vincent...

Rich Davis, Jr.

Rich Davis, Jr.

Jul 19, 2019

Arthur R. "Rich" Davis, Jr., 60, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Friday July 19, 2019 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

He was born July 9, 1959 in Steubenville, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur R. Davis, Sr.; and his father-in-law, Thomas W. Bensie, Sr.

Rich retired from I.B.E.W. Local...

Josephine S. Kovach

Josephine S. Kovach

Jul 19, 2019

Josephine S. "Josie" Kovach, 89, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Friday July 19, 2019 at Sienna Skilled Care in Wintersville, OH.

She was born July 4, 1930, in Rochester, PA a daughter of the late Alex and Stella (Golinski) Rudnicki. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steven D. Kovach, Sr.;...

Lillian S. Eyberger

Lillian S. Eyberger

Jul 10, 2019

Lillian S. Eyberger, 77, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away Thursday July 10, 2019, in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West.

She was born March 11, 1942 in Tarentum, PA, a daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Stefan) Vargo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Eyberger;...

Ronald A. "Ron" Mitchell

Ronald A. "Ron" Mitchell

Jul 10, 2019

Ronald A. "Ron" Mitchell, 82, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 10, 2019, at home. He was born March 8, 1937 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late George and Sarah (Martin) Mitchell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Sonny, William and Reginald Mitchell.

Ron...

Bobby Gene "Bob" Wells

Bobby Gene "Bob" Wells

Jul 7, 2019

Bobby Gene "Bob" Wells, 69, of Brilliant, OH, passed away suddenly on Sunday July 7, 2019 at home.

He was born Feb. 22, 1950 in Ashland, KY, a son of the late Shirley R. "Pappy" and Beatrice E. (Chinn) Wells. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Jackie Lee "Jack" Wells,...

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