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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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Robert E. Bickerstaff
Jul 10, 2017
Robert E. "Bob" Bickerstaff, 66, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday July 10, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
He was born June 1, 1951 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late William J. and Cora I. "Sis" (Welling) Bickerstaff.
Bob retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of...
Kenneth Richard Hilliard
Jul 5, 2017
Kenneth Richard Hilliard, 65, of Georges Run, Ohio, formerly of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday July 5, 2017, unexpectedly at home.
He was born February 17, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Kenneth R. and Sarah E. (Swisher) Hilliard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his longtime companion, Terry...
Samuel Swan Aceto
Jun 30, 2017
Samuel Swan Aceto, 79, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Friday June 30, 2017, at the Ahuja Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, after fighting bravely for two months.
He was born December 31, 1937 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Guerino and Martha (Driscoll) Aceto. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
George J. Palcic
Jun 30, 2017
George J. Palcic, 88, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday June 30, 2017 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
He was born March 29, 1929 in Benwood, WV, a son of the late George M. and Stella L. (Truskowski) Palcic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,...
Margaret E. Bednarek
Jun 18, 2017
Margaret E. Bednarek, 87, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Sunday June 18, 2017 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.
She was born May 1, 1930 in New Philadelphia, OH, a daughter of the late Leo and Lillian (Bonzi) Mason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...
Raymond R. Fox
Jun 12, 2017
Raymond R. "Ray" Fox, 85, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Monday June 12, 2017 at home.
He was born July 19, 1931 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Okey and Helen (Wade) Fox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia L. (Gordon) Fox.
Ray retired...
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