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Lillian A. Kovach

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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"...

Jeannie M. Dimmit

Jeannie M. Dimmit

Apr 12, 2017

Jeannie M. Dimmit, 77, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Wednesday April 12, 2017 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born November 4, 1939 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Donald and Betty (Brown) Miller.

Jeannie retired in 1998 from the accounts receivable and accounts payable...

Anna M. Wszeborowski

Anna M. Wszeborowski

Apr 9, 2017

Anna M. Wszeborowski, 92, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Sunday April 9, 2017 at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born November 13, 1924 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Pekalla) Odroneic. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Hilda Monroe Dear

Hilda Monroe Dear

Mar 26, 2017

Hilda (Monroe) Dear, 87, of Canton, OH passed away peacefully and unexpectedly Sunday March 26, 2017 at home.

She was born May 20, 1929 in Rayland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Howard and Ella E. Monroe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Seward L. Dear, Jr. on October 17,...

Ronald A. Jaros

Ronald A. Jaros

Mar 25, 2017

Ronald A. Jaros, 75, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away suddenly Saturday March 25, 2017 at home.

He was born February 6, 1942 in New Alexandria, OH, the son of the late James J. and Mary (Gron) Jaros. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father-in-law, Louis Kovach, Jr.

Ron...

Donald L. Hoover, Sr.

Donald L. Hoover, Sr.

Mar 18, 2017

Donald L. Hoover, Sr., 82, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Saturday March 18, 2017, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born Nov. 28, 1934 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late William E. Hoover Sr. and Hazel (Degenhardt) Hoover McCombs. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Larry G. Merritt

Larry G. Merritt

Mar 17, 2017

Larry G. "Sonny" "Wooz" Merritt, 78, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Friday March 17, 2017, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born July 15, 1938 in Parkersburg, WV a son of the late Leonard and Evelyn (Danford) Merritt. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother,...

James "Jim" Marcinko

James "Jim" Marcinko

Feb 10, 2017

James "Jim" Marcinko, 82, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Friday February 10, 2017 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born September 10, 1934 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Ubrin) Marcinko. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Theodore J. "Ted" Matthews, Jr.

Theodore J. "Ted" Matthews, Jr.

Jan 27, 2017

Theodore J. "Ted" Matthews, Jr., 55, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Friday January 27, 2017, from a battle with colon cancer, in the comfort of his home under the loving care of his wife and family.

He was born March 2, 1961 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Nancy L. (Fisher) Matthews and...

Joyce E. Thompson

Joyce E. Thompson

Jan 23, 2017

Joyce E. Thompson, 72, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Monday January 23, 2017 at Lancia Villa Royale Nursing Home in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born June 10, 1944 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Willie and Goldie (Edge) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Josephine Oliver...

Gary L. Windon

Gary L. Windon

Jan 21, 2017

Gary L. Windon, 64, of Columbiana, OH formerly of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Saturday January 21, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 7, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late John R. and Dorothy L. (Barker) Windon, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

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