obituaries
Obituaries
Theodore J. 'Ted' Matthews, Sr.
Nov 9, 2017
Theodore J. "Ted" Matthews, Sr., 89, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Thursday November 9, 2017 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.
He was born March 19, 1928 in Brilliant, OH, the son of the late E. Stanton "Red" and Jemima (Mackender) Matthews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...
Lillian R. Humes
Nov 9, 2017
Lillian R. "Lilly" Humes, 94, of Georges Run, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday November 9, 2017 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.
She was born February 17, 1923 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jefferson and Edna (Shively) Wells. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of...
Paula Wray Coen Pasco
Nov 8, 2017
Paula Wray Coen Pasco, 64, of Hudson, FL, formerly of Brilliant, OH passed away at Gulfside Hospice and Palliative Care on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 11:08 P.M.
She was born August 12, 1953 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of Florence Coen of Steubenville, OH and the late Kenneth Coen.
Surviving are twin sons, Brandon...
Donna M. Mackey
Nov 6, 2017
Donna M. Mackey, 76, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Monday November 6, 2017 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.
She was born May 22, 1941 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Leo and Eva (Taylor) Ryan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Patrick...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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