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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...

Dr. Nicholas John Bezak

Dr. Nicholas John Bezak

Dec 28, 2017

Dr. Nicholas John Bezak, 81, of Clarion, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday December 28, 2017 at his home.

He was born June 17, 1936 in Jefferson County Ohio the eldest child of the late Nick and Mary (Zadanski) Bezak of Mingo Jct., Ohio.

Nicholas was a 1954 graduate of Wintersville High School and a 1958...

Ronald J Dentz, Sr.

Ronald J Dentz, Sr.

Dec 26, 2017

Ronald J. Dentz, Sr., 60, of Yorkville, OH, passed away Tuesday December 26, 2017 at Sienna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

He was born January 14, 1957 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the late Donald A. and Katherine E. (Nichols) Dentz. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Stanley D. "Bow" Boggs

Stanley D. "Bow" Boggs

Dec 26, 2017

Stanley D. "Bow" Boggs, 64, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday December 26, 2017 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born July 30, 1953 in Massillon, OH a son of the late Leonard D. and Thelma P. (Norman) Boggs, Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Jason Orville Davis

Jason Orville Davis

Dec 23, 2017

Jason Orville Davis, 42, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday December 23, 2017 at home. He was born June 28, 1975 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Mildred E. (Keeder) Davis and Robert N. Davis of Mingo Junction.

Jason was a laborer and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing the guitar. He also enjoyed...

Daniel Condor

Daniel Condor

Dec 7, 2017

Daniel Condor, 67, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Thursday December 7, 2017 at home.

He was born December 31, 1949 in East Chicago, Indiana, a son of the late Daniel and Marie (Daily) Condor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister.

He was a retired truck driver; served...

Karen M. Hunt

Karen M. Hunt

Dec 6, 2017

Karen M. Hunt, 77, of Brilliant, OH passed away Wednesday December 6, 2017 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 26, 1940 in New Alexandria, OH, a daughter of the late H. John Bradley and Martha (Melching) Bradley of Brilliant, OH. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her...

Norman S. Potenzina

Norman S. Potenzina

Dec 5, 2017

Norman S. "Norm" Potenzina, 74, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2017 in the emergency room at Weirton Medical Center.

He was born May 3, 1943 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Sophie (Dobrinski) Potenzina. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Peter L. "Benny" Benvenuti

Peter L. "Benny" Benvenuti

Nov 24, 2017

Peter L. "Benny" Benvenuti, 59, of Mingo Junction, OH, went to be with the Lord on Friday November 24, 2017 at U.P.M.C Montifiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born August 8, 1958 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Peter A. and Donna Mae (Frey) Benvenuti.

Pete was a retired chef working at...

Perry M. Fletcher

Perry M. Fletcher

Nov 23, 2017

Perry M. Fletcher, 86, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Thursday November 23, 2017 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

He was born April 20, 1931 in Middlebourne, WV a son of the late Shirl and Sarah Margaret (Richmond) Fletcher Williamson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Floyd...

Barbara J. Kovach

Barbara J. Kovach

Nov 10, 2017

Barbara J. Kovach, 84, of Brilliant, OH passed away Friday November 10, 2017 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born September 9, 1933 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Herbert W. and Elizabeth (Kovach) Cornelius. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer...

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