obituaries
Obituaries
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...
Norman P. Mcdiffitt
Jun 11, 2017
Norman P. McDiffitt, 86, of Rayland, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday June 11, 2017 in his home.
He was born November 27, 1930 in Pine Grove, WV, a son of the late Forest J. and Lillian (Henthorne) McDiffitt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Forest and Cecil McDiffitt; and three...
Thomas E. Westfall
Jun 10, 2017
Thomas E. Westfall, 46, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday June 10, 2017 in the emergency room at Trinity West in Steubenville, Ohio.
He was born July 7, 1970 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Robert L. Westfall, Sr. and Terry I. (Fluharty) Westfall of Brilliant, Ohio.
In addition to his father, he...
James R. See, Sr.
Jun 9, 2017
James R. See, Sr., 74, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday June 9, 2017 at Trinity West in the E.R..
He was born Dec. 3, 1942 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Brown and Geraldine (Dye) See.
Jim was a retired truck driver working at the former Satralloy until it closed; he also...
Jeanette A. Gould
Jun 3, 2017
Jeanette A. Gould, 84, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Saturday June 3, 2017, at Whetstone Nursing and Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 19, 1932 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a daughter of the late Jack and Jennie Ross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Gould, Sr....
Lillian A. Kovach
Jun 3, 2017
Lillian A. "Lil" Kovach, 91, of Brilliant, OH passed away Saturday June 3, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
She was born November 7, 1925 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (VanDyke) Ross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Kovach;...
Vincent P. Fristick, Sr.
Jun 1, 2017
Vincent P. "Vince" Fristick, Sr., 84, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Thursday June 1, 2017 at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born February 5, 1933 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late Anthony and Anna (Godochik) Fristick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace...
Tommy Dimmit
May 25, 2017
Tommy Dimmit, 70, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday May 25, 2017 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.
He was born December 19, 1946 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Chuck and Mary A. (Sauro) Young. In addition his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Dimmit...
John F. Palcic, Sr.
May 18, 2017
John F. Palcic, Sr., 86, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Thursday May 18, 2017 at home.
He was born November 30, 1930 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late George M. and Stella L. (Truskowski) Palcic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna (Tolman) Palcic; and two daughters, Diane...
Jo Ann Hyndman
May 8, 2017
Jo Ann Hyndman, 81, of Mingo Junction (Tarr Hill), OH passed away Monday May 8, 2017 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.
She was born June 10, 1935 in Brilliant, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex and Gladys "Alberta" (Himes) Cecil; her husband, Robert M. "Bud" Hyndman on April 25, 2016; and...
Sue Nest
May 2, 2017
Carolyn Sue "Susie" Nest, 67, of Brilliant, OH passed away Tuesday May 2, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio, after a courageous two year battle with cancer.
She was born August 13, 1949 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, Benjamin F. "Jay" Barker, Jr; her mother. Helen Margaret "Peg"...
Vernon D. "Vern" Madison
Apr 30, 2017
Vernon D. "Vern" Madison, 57, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away Sunday April 30, 2017, at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.
Surviving are his fiancé Chyral Inman of Brilliant; a brother; and four sisters.
In following with Vern's wishes there will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Valley...
Ronald M. "Ron" Inman, Sr.
Apr 17, 2017
Ronald M. Inman, Sr., 62, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Monday April 17, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.
He was born November 6, 1954 in Cleveland, OH. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Steve Vargo; a brother, Bruce Small; and a son-in-law, Donald Shoulders.
Ron was a retired truck...
Elizabeth B "Betty" Marracino
Apr 15, 2017
Elizabeth B. "Betty" Marracino, 83, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Saturday April 15, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born August 7, 1933 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Anthony D. and Margaret R. (Farkas) Belfiore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William G....
Betty Mae Rager
Apr 15, 2017
Betty M. Rager, 84, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Saturday April 15, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.
She was born December 3, 1932 in Brilliant, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clyde and Ora M. (Pond) Ogden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin "Junior"...
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