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Sandra Kay "Sandy" Boggs

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Boggs

Apr 5, 2018

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Boggs, 60, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Thursday April 5, 2018 in Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV.

She was born September 19, 1957 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late James P. and Clara M. (Barb) Wilt. In addition to her parents he was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley "Bow" Boggs...

Helen Parrish

Helen Parrish

Mar 20, 2018

Helen Parrish, 83, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Tuesday March 20, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born January 31, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late John and Anna Marie (Rossi) DiCenzo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jake" Parrish on April...

Geraldine A. 'Geri' Welch

Geraldine A. 'Geri' Welch

Mar 18, 2018

Geraldine A. "Geri" Welch, 76, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away suddenly Sunday March 18, 2018 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born June 27, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Leo and Mamie (Sciarrino) George. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Vincent J. 'Vince' Mannarino

Vincent J. 'Vince' Mannarino

Mar 16, 2018

Vincent J. "Vince" Mannarino, 88, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away on Friday March 16, 2018 in the Steubenville Country Club Manor.

He was born July 15, 1929 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a son of the late Frank and Mary (Coletti) Mannarino.

Vince was a retired stationary engineer at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. He served...

Randall B. Craven

Randall B. Craven

Mar 14, 2018

Randall B. Craven, 90, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday March 14, 2018 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born November 12, 1927 in Brilliant, OH, a son of the late John W. and Nellie O. (Bruney) Craven. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John...

Randy F. "Digger" Dicarlo

Randy F. "Digger" Dicarlo

Mar 12, 2018

Randy F. "Digger" DiCarlo, 66, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday March 12, 2018 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born September 8, 1951 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Frank J. and Geraldine S. "Jerry" (Cox) DiCarlo. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

William F. "Bill" Brown, Sr.

William F. "Bill" Brown, Sr.

Mar 2, 2018

William F. "Bill" Brown, Sr., 86, of Rayland, OH, passed away Friday March 2, 2018 in the Carriage Inn of Cadiz.

He was born February 6, 1932 in Rush Run, OH, a son of the late Clarence W. and May E. (Fithen) Brown, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Sanford A. "Sandy" Rusnak

Sanford A. "Sandy" Rusnak

Feb 26, 2018

Sanford A. "Sandy" Rusnak, 58, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Monday February 26, 2018 at home.

He was born January 9, 1960 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Stanley and Bertha M. (Bell) Rusnak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Denise Rusnak; a brother, Everett "Rudy" Rusnak; and...

Barbara L. Brettell

Barbara L. Brettell

Feb 26, 2018

Barbara L. Brettell, 86, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away suddenly Monday February 26, 2018 in her home.

She was born September 28, 1931 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael and Wilda E. (Hyatt) Weber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William D. "Peckle" Brettell; a son-in-law,...

Ivan W. Westfall

Ivan W. Westfall

Feb 25, 2018

Ivan W. Westfall, 55, of Irondale, OH, passed away suddenly Sunday February 25, 2018 in his home.

He was born March 18, 1962 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Arden and Shirley (Jackson) Westfall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Suzan Westfall.

Ivan worked at...

Glenda A. Tate

Glenda A. Tate

Feb 23, 2018

Glenda A. Tate, 67, of Colerain, Ohio formerly of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday February 23, 2018 in the Acuity Hospital at Weirton Medical Center.

She was born June 28, 1950 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Glennister A. and Mary E. (Smith) Blanchard, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Lillian 'Lily' Rose Hickman

Lillian 'Lily' Rose Hickman

Feb 18, 2018

Lillian "Lily" Rose Hickman, infant daughter of Amanda Miller and Bryan Hickman, left footprints in our hearts on Sunday February 18, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

Lily was preceded in death by a sister, Christa Lynn Hayes; maternal grandfather, John Miller; paternal grandfather, Phillip T. Koontz; maternal great-grandparents, Maxine and Charles Emery; and...

Thomas M. 'Tom' Wade

Thomas M. 'Tom' Wade

Feb 10, 2018

Thomas M. "Tom" Wade, 79, of Mingo Junction, OH (Tarr Hill), passed away Saturday February 10, 2018 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West .

He was born January 13, 1939 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Thomas W. and Erma A. (Wells) Wade.

Tom was a simple man he enjoyed...

Neal "Nubs" Kieffer, Iii

Neal "Nubs" Kieffer, Iii

Feb 8, 2018

Neal "Nubs" Kieffer, III, 42, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday February 8, 2018 at Sienna Skilled Care Nursing Home, surrounded by family and friends, after a 19 ½ year battle with a brain injury.

He was born July 15, 1975 in Steubenville, OH. He was a graduate of Mingo High School, with a certificate in...

Rachel V. (Wingo) Herrick Creekbaum

Rachel V. (Wingo) Herrick Creekbaum

Feb 8, 2018

Rachel V. (Wingo) Herrick Creekbaum, 89, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Thursday February 8, 2018 at the home of her dear friend and adopted daughter Donna, in Wintersville, OH, with whom she resided.

She was born October 7, 1928 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Clarence B. and Marie (Higgins) Wingo Palmer. In...

Agnes M. Mayle

Agnes M. Mayle

Feb 6, 2018

Agnes M. Mayle, 88, of Brilliant, OH passed away Tuesday February 6, 2018 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born January 24, 1930 in Brilliant, OH, a daughter of the late James B. and Janie V. "Blue Eyes" (Bell) Crawford. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Margaret D. "Marge" Porter

Margaret D. "Marge" Porter

Feb 1, 2018

Margaret D. "Marge" Porter, 87, of Brilliant, OH passed away Thursday February 1, 2018 in the Villa Vista Nursing Home in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born September 1, 1930 in St. Clair, PA, a daughter of the late George A. and Anna B. (Schargo) Motto. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Chester Dobzinski

Chester Dobzinski

Jan 29, 2018

Chester Dobzinski, Jr., 93 of Adena,Ohio, passed away Monday January 29, 2018 at Sienna Skilled Nursing Home in Wintersville, OH.

In following with Chec's wishes private services and burial were held at Olive Branch Cemetery in Harrisville, OH with military honors by the Adena American Legion.

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Tracy L. Merritt

Tracy L. Merritt

Jan 26, 2018

Tracy L. Merritt, 56, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday January 26, 2018 at Valley Hospice Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.

He was born September 20, 1961 in Wheeling, WV. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry G. Merritt.

Tracy was a truck driver for EAP Industries in Burgettstown, PA. He enjoyed golfing,...

Pat Mcgough

Pat Mcgough

Jan 24, 2018

Pat McGough, 88, of Brilliant, OH passed away Wednesday January 24, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast in Miramar, FL.

She was born November 23, 1929 in Coshocton, Ohio, a daughter of the late David Morrison and Leota (Hunter) Morrison Matthews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

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