obituaries

Jul 14, 2018

Wilma J. Millard, 85, of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away Saturday July 14, 2018 at home.

She was born March 24, 1933 in Follansbee, WV, a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Evans) Poole. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Millard, III on October 25, 2017; a...

Jul 14, 2018

Loris A. Wedlake, 68, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday July 14, 2018 in the Laurels of Steubenville.

She was born May 15, 1950 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Carl and Amy (McCool) Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wedlake, Sr., and a sister....

Jul 10, 2018

Larry M. Kemple, 77, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Tuesday July 10, 2018 at Catherines Care Center in Steubenville, OH.

He was born February 9, 1941 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Albert and Adeline (Montague) Kemple.

Larry retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. He was a member of the Steubenville Masonic Lodge...

Jul 8, 2018

Donald S. Randolph, 68, of Steubenville, OH, passed away suddenly Sunday July 8, 2018 at home.

He was born July 13, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late James and Mary (Oiler) Randolph.

Don was a retired truck driver for Sal Chemical in Weirton, WV; he served his country in the U.S. Army;...

Jul 6, 2018

Travis S. Kranek, 36, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away suddenly Friday July 6, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, from heart complications.

He was born January 11, 1982 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Janice (Walters) Kranek and Gary G. Kranek of Brilliant, OH.

Travis was a technician at PSX, Inc....

Jul 4, 2018

Bryan K. "Kess" Kessler, 54, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday July 4, 2018 at home.

He was born July 20, 1963 in Marietta, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry "Matt" Kessler; his fiancé, Christine LeMasters; an uncle, Francis Russell; and an aunt, Joyce Bane.

Bryan worked at Ball Corp. for...

Jun 29, 2018

Charles R. Blanchard, Sr., 83, of Brunswick, OH, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday June 29, 2018 at the Southwest Residential Hospice in Strongsville, OH.

He was born September 13, 1934 in Georges Run, OH, the son of the late Rexford and Pauline I. (Engler) Blanchard, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jun 13, 2018

Violet M. "Ladybug" Haines, 76, of Georges Run, OH passed away Wednesday June 13, 2018 at home.

She was born December 30, 1941 in Wallace, WV, a daughter of the late Harry and Nola (Hurst) Watkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Haines.

Violet was a homemaker...

Jun 8, 2018

Marian "Kay" Turner, 78, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Friday June 8, 2018 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 3, 1939 in St. Bernice, IN, a daughter of the late Frank Sheets and Elsie (Colman) Board. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jun 5, 2018

Judith Ann "Judy" Brown, 74, a colorful character of Brilliant, OH passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday June 5, 2018.

She was born October 20, 1943 in Brilliant, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry T. and Evelyn (Bell) Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles...

Jun 1, 2018

Vicky J. McKelevey Sidell, 68, of Titusville, FL, passed away June 1, 2018 at home.

Originally from New Alexandria, OH, and Brilliant, OH, she resided in Pittsburgh, PA. She fought MS since 2005 and retired from Mylan Pharmaceutical in Pittsburgh.

Vicky was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lee Bradford; stepfather, William I. Bradford;...

May 28, 2018

John R. "Wiz" Fabian, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday May 28, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born January 6, 1932 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a son of the late Marion "Mario" and Mary (Liberatore) Fabian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

May 20, 2018

Jeff "Goathead" Martin, 56, of Rayland, Ohio passed away Sunday May 20, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born April 26, 1962 in Steubenville, Ohio to James S. and the late Myra (Gaydosh) Martin of Brilliant, OH.

Jeff retired in February 2017 where he was the senior coal yard operator at the...

May 12, 2018

Charles J. Williams, 89, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Saturday May 12, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 5, 1928 in Wellsburg, WV, son of the late Charles J. and Mary L. Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Barbara Williams;...

Apr 28, 2018

Daniel J. "Danny" Petrella, 87, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday April 28, 2018 in his home.

He was born July 14, 1930 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late John and Josephine (Filalo) Petrella. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Daniel K. Petrella; five brothers, John,...

Apr 25, 2018

Jimmy A. Treadway, 61, of Rayland, Ohio, passed away Wednesday April 25, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.

He was born March 25, 1957 in Ft. Wayne, IN, the son of the late Able and Shirley Ann (Burmingham) Treadway.

He was Baptist by Faith and enjoyed putting together puzzles and woodworking.

Surviving...

Apr 22, 2018

Patrick C. Rychlick, 77, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday April 22, 2018.

He was born October 11, 1940 at home in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Edward and Philomena M. (Ferry) Rychlick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jane A. (Anderson)...

Apr 13, 2018

Ida Mae "Grandma Ida" Jarman, 78, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Friday April 13, 2018 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born June 24, 1939 in Bergholz, Ohio a daughter of the late Delmer and Eva (Shocksnyder) Griffith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D....

Apr 9, 2018

Bill Pratt, 83, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Monday April 9, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV.

He was born August 19, 1935 in Smithfield, OH, the son of the late Syril and Maude (Pasco) Pratt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Louda) Pratt on July 8, 2014;...

Apr 6, 2018

Thomas J. "Monk" Potenzini, Sr., 87, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Friday April 6, 2018 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born October 28, 1930 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Felo) Potenzini. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...