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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,...

Richard M. "Rich" Pflugh

Richard M. "Rich" Pflugh

Jan 22, 2018

Richard M. "Rich" Pflugh, 81, of Rush Run, OH, passed away Monday January 22, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 18, 1936 in Rush Run, OH, a son of the late Neil and Pearl (Fithen) Pflugh. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Neil "Did"...

Janie K. Mayle

Janie K. Mayle

Jan 15, 2018

Janie K. Mayle, 59, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away Monday January 15, 2018 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born August 2, 1958 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of Earl R. and Agnes (Crawford) Mayle of Brilliant, OH.

Janie graduated from Buckeye North High School in 1976,...

Dorothy A. "Little Duck" Mullins

Dorothy A. "Little Duck" Mullins

Jan 14, 2018

Dorothy A. "Little Duck" Mullins, 74, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Sunday January 14, 2018 at home.

She was born May 17, 1943 in Harrisburg, PA, a daughter of the late Mahlon and Verna (Barnhart) Martin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul D. Mullins, Sr.; a brother, two...

Martin James "Jim" Barrett, Jr.

Martin James "Jim" Barrett, Jr.

Dec 31, 2017

Martin James "Jim" Barrett, Jr., 80, of Lockhart, TX, passed away December 31, 2017.

He was born September 1, 1937 in Brilliant, Ohio, a son of the late Martin J. "Dubie" and Eleanor O. (Kerwood) Barrett, Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Michael John Barrett.

Jim enlisted...

Anthony T. Leeper, Sr.

Anthony T. Leeper, Sr.

Dec 31, 2017

Anthony T. Leeper, Sr., 77, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Sunday December 31, 2017, at Trinity Medical West in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born July 29, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Christy and Mary (Qottone) Leeper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Leeper; and...

David "Pap" Buchanan

David "Pap" Buchanan

Dec 31, 2017

David "Pap" Buchanan, 91, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Sunday December 31, 2017 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

He was born July 14, 1926 in Brilliant, OH, the son of the late William E. and Mary E. (Pemberton) Buchanan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a...

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