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Daniel Patrick Spence

Daniel Patrick Spence

Nov 5, 2017

Daniel Patrick Spence, 64, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Sunday November 5, 2017, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.

He was born May 3, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Paul and Mary Jane (Kelly) Spence, Sr.

Dan was retired from the Water Treatment Department at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel...

David Lee Millard Ii

David Lee Millard Ii

Oct 25, 2017

David Lee Millard, II, 85, of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away Wednesday October 25, 2017 at Treasure Coast Hospice of Martin in Stuart, FL.

He was born March 10, 1932 in Brilliant, OH, a son of the late William McDonald and Dorothy E. (Harris) Millard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Christ F. Desander

Christ F. Desander

Oct 20, 2017

Christ F. DeSander, 94, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday October 20, 2017 at Villa Vista Nursing Home in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born June 15, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late John and Theresa (DiAngelo) DeSander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gilda A. DeSander...

William T. Stoddart

William T. Stoddart

Oct 19, 2017

William T. "Bill" Stoddart, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday October 19, 2017 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born April 16, 1931 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late William M. and Genevieve (Ullom) Stoddart Seminak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Curtis W. Wehr

Curtis W. Wehr

Oct 16, 2017

Curtis W. Wehr, 60, of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Holts Summit, MO, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017, at his residence.

Curtis was born on January 13, 1957 in Barnesville, Ohio the son of the late Robert J. and Alice A. Kemp Wehr.  He was united in marriage on December 27, 1997 to Glenda Mitchell, who survives...

Ruth Williamson Carl

Ruth Williamson Carl

Oct 13, 2017

Ruth Williamson Carl, 95, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Friday October 13, 2017 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born April 6, 1922 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Martin L. and Lillie (Noble) Williamson, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward...

Louis 'Lou' 'Commando' Angelica

Louis 'Lou' 'Commando' Angelica

Oct 8, 2017

Louis "Lou" "Commando" Angelica, 89, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday October 8, 2017, just five days shy of his 90th birthday, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born October 13, 1927 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Luigi "Louis" and Margherita (Romano) Angelica. In addition to...

Sylvia E. Jeffries

Sylvia E. Jeffries

Oct 6, 2017

Sylvia E. Jeffries, 86, of Bloomingdale, OH passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at home.

She was born March 12, 1931 in Colliers, WV. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Welshans; her mother, Freda Mae (Search) Welshans Haislet; her step-father, Charles "Jack" Haislet; her husband, James S. Jeffries, Sr.; a daughter, Joy Lee Jeffries;...

James C. Jenkins, Jr.

James C. Jenkins, Jr.

Sep 18, 2017

James C. "Ike" Jenkins, Jr., 85, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday September 18, 2017 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born April 23, 1931 in Weirton, WV, a son of the late James C. and Lucy (Six) Jenkins, Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

John M. Butler, Sr.

John M. Butler, Sr.

Sep 17, 2017

John M. Butler, Sr., 72, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday September 17, 2017 at U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born April 13, 1945 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Marshall R. and Dorothy M. (Bash) Butler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Myra L. Martin

Myra L. Martin

Sep 6, 2017

Myra L. Martin, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away on her 77th birthday, Wednesday September 6, 2017 in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born September 6, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Martin and Martha J. (Yingst) Gaydosh Bollini. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Dehnart; and her...

Curtis W. "Curt" O'Dell

Curtis W. "Curt" O'Dell

Aug 16, 2017

Curtis W. "Curt" O'Dell, 65, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday August 16, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, OH.

He was born June 23, 1952 in Follansbee, WV, a son of the late Raymond and Frances (Devore) O'Dell.

Curt enjoyed riding his Harley's; his many pets; but most of all...

Robert F. "Fuzzy" Mayle

Robert F. "Fuzzy" Mayle

Aug 14, 2017

Robert F. "Fuzzy" Mayle, Sr., 77, of New Alexandria, OH, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday August 14, 2017, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born July 6, 1940 in Dillonvale, OH a son of the late Calvin and Anna Mae (Bateman) Mayle....

Carmella L. Wheaton

Carmella L. Wheaton

Aug 11, 2017

Carmella L. "Carm" Wheaton, 89, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Friday August 11, 2017, at Country Club Manor Nursing Home, Steubenville.

She was born November 15, 1927 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a daughter of the late Valgean and Mary (Fortunato) Potenzina. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L....

Joyce I. Jackson

Joyce I. Jackson

Aug 10, 2017

JOYCE I. JACKSON, 70, Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, surrounded by her Loving Family.

She was born Dec. 16, 1946, in Steubenville, a daughter of the late Jesse A. & Betty I. (Young) Bonar.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon...

Brian J. Maguire

Brian J. Maguire

Aug 2, 2017

Brian J. Maguire, 67, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Wednesday August 2, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Oakland, PA.

He was born December 1, 1949 in Harvard, Illinois, a son of the late Robert and Doris (Jones) Maguire.

Brian was a retired Electrician at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. He served his country...

Margaret "Peg" Dawson

Margaret "Peg" Dawson

Aug 2, 2017

Margaret T. "Peg" Dawson, 91, of New Alexandria, OH passed away Wednesday August 2, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born December 26, 1925 in Toronto, Ohio, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Anna (Lotze) Thompson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Thompson....

Clyde R. "Ougie" Shaffer

Clyde R. "Ougie" Shaffer

Aug 1, 2017

Clyde R. "Ougie" Shaffer, 69, of Zanesville, OH formerly of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday August 1, 2017 in Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, OH.

He was born December 8, 1947 in Brilliant, OH, a son of the late Clyde J. and Gladys C. (Melching) Shaffer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three...

Nicholas D. "Nick" Cascioli

Nicholas D. "Nick" Cascioli

Jul 30, 2017

Nicholas D. "Nick" Cascioli, 87, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday July 30, 2017 at Sienna Woods Skilled Care in Wintersville, OH.

He was born February 28, 1930 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Joe and Carmella (Confalone) Cascioli. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie E....

Robert C. "Bob" Rauch

Robert C. "Bob" Rauch

Jul 12, 2017

Robert C. "Bob" Rauch, 81, of Smithfield, Ohio, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Wednesday July 12, 2017 at Edison Manor in New Castle, PA.

He was born December 31, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Robert J. and Helen M. (Dunlap) Rauch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

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