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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,...

Gerald W. 'Jerry' Bates. Jr.

Gerald W. 'Jerry' Bates. Jr.

Jul 2, 2019

Gerald W. "Jerry" Bates, Jr., 80, of Rayland, OH, passed away Tuesday July 2, 2019 in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

He was born Nov. 23, 1938 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Gerald W. Bates, Sr. and Lenora (Buchanan) Flordeliz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,...

Clara M. Schuller

Clara M. Schuller

Jun 17, 2019

Clara M. Schuller, 90, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away Monday June 17, 2019, in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV.

She was born June 13, 1929 in Piney Fork, Ohio a daughter of the late Andrew and Myrtle (Millhorn) Dugan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Meadows; her second...

Richard A. Fleming

Richard A. Fleming

Jun 13, 2019

Richard A. Fleming, 85, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Thursday June 13, 2019 at home. He was born February 12, 1934 in Mather, PA, a son of the late James S. and Joanna (Shell) Fleming. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Fleming; two brothers, James and George Fleming; and three...

Rita K. Welch

Rita K. Welch

Jun 10, 2019

Rita K. Welch, 65, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Monday June 10, 2019 at Villa Vista Nursing Home in Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 14, 1953, in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Clifford and Josephine (Petrick) Welch.

Rita worked in the office at the former Scott Lumber in Steubenville. She was...

Buddy Leek

Buddy Leek

Jun 9, 2019

Buddy Leek, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH, formerly of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday June 9, 2019 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born Nov. 14, 1932 in Reader, WV, a son of the late Vernon and Millie (Lucretia) Winland Leek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Dorothy Mckay

Dorothy Mckay

Jun 2, 2019

Dorothy McKay, 90, of Wayne, PA, formally of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday Morning, June 2, 2019, in Newtown Square, PA.

She was born March 8, 1929, in Mingo Junction, OH , a daughter of the late Milam & Sarah Munis Jakovich.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey McKay,...

Mary L. Parise

Mary L. Parise

May 23, 2019

Mary L. Parise, 98, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 in the Country Club Manor, Steubenville, OH.

She was born November 6, 1920, in Versailles, PA a daughter of the late Steve and Anna (Sotak) Savchak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph S. Parise on...

Helen Mcdiffitt

Helen Mcdiffitt

May 23, 2019

Helen L. McDiffitt, 86, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Thursday May 23, 2019 at the Mercy Medical Center in Canton, OH.

She was born July 15, 1932 in Elizabethton, TN, a daughter of the late Conley R. and Lola C. (McGuire) Parlier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman P....

Patrick Mcpherson

Patrick Mcpherson

May 23, 2019

Patrick "Pat" McPherson, 60, of Steubenville, OH, went to be with the Lord and his family who went before him on Thursday May 23, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born July 5, 1958 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Clarence "Mac" and Eileen (Coyne) McPherson. In addition to his parents,...

Frank J. Lucas, Sr.

Frank J. Lucas, Sr.

May 21, 2019

Frank J. Lucas, Sr., 78, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. He was born April 16, 1941 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Kertes) Lucas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Fred...

Lois M. Kerr

Lois M. Kerr

May 17, 2019

Lois M. Kerr, 86, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Friday May 17, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born June 16, 1932 in Wellsburg, WV, a daughter of the late Rufus and Clara (Hand) Mayle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald D....

Joy Lee Lapoczka

Joy Lee Lapoczka

May 12, 2019

Joy Lee Lapoczka, 72, of Rayland, OH, passed away on Mother's Day, Sunday May 12, 2019 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born February 24, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late John and Ruth (VanKirk) Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Lapoczka, who...

Jill Ann Quinn Mayle

Jill Ann Quinn Mayle

May 11, 2019

Jill Ann "Jilly" Quinn Mayle, 52, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday May 11, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH after a courageous sixteen-year battle with cancer.

She was born September 24, 1966 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of James and Deloris (Fish) Quinn of Brilliant, Ohio.

In addition to her...

Helen E. Scivinsky

Helen E. Scivinsky

May 4, 2019

Helen E. Scivinsky, 92, of Rayland, OH, passed away Saturday May 4, 2019 at Rolling Hills Care Center in Bridgeport, OH.

She was born May 19, 1926 in Woodsfield, OH, a daughter of the late Orville and Gertrude (Stephens) Hooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Scivinsky, who passed...

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