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Captain Brock R. Budash

Captain Brock R. Budash

Oct 22, 2016

Captain Brock Richard Budash, 34, of Mc Donald, Pennsylvania. Marine, loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and Godfather, went home to heaven on Saturday October 22nd, 2016. He was born December 21st, 1981 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Richard and Beverly (Wagner) Budash of Steubenville, Ohio.

Brock graduated from Steubenville High School, class of 2000. He went...

Katherine "Kathy" F. Cook

Katherine "Kathy" F. Cook

Oct 18, 2016

Katherine F. "Kathy" Cook, 69, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Tuesday October 18, 2016 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West.

She was born January 17, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Orison; and a brother, Richard Warrick.

Surviving are two daughters, Tina...

Mary Ann Scaffidi

Mary Ann Scaffidi

Oct 16, 2016

Mary Ann Scaffidi, 84, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Sunday October 16, 2016 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born December 20, 1931 in Wintersville, Ohio a daughter of the late Earl and Catherine (Blackburn) Wade. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Carmello P. Scaffidi; and a...

Betty R. Bozman

Betty R. Bozman

Oct 5, 2016

Betty R. Bozman, 92, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Wednesday October 5, 2016, in Weirton Medical Center.

She was born September 13, 1924 in Brilliant, Ohio, a daughter of the late Chester and Marie (Watkiss) Graham. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph F. Bozman; a brother, Jim Graham;...

Carrie Rita Zarych

Carrie Rita Zarych

Sep 30, 2016

CARRIE RITA ZARYCH, 75, Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in Country Club Manor Nursing Home, Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born Oct. 3, 1940 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Thomas "Tim" & Mary Catherine (Brinskey) Albaugh.

She was a Secretary for the Longo Insurance Agency & Ohio Nuts...

Marilyn Ann (Kerr) Johnson

Marilyn Ann (Kerr) Johnson

Sep 28, 2016

Marilyn Ann (Kerr) Johnson of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Brilliant OH, passed peacefully with her family at her bedside at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio on Wednesday September 28, 2016.

She was born in Salem, Ohio to Raymond "Babe" Kerr and Nellie McMillan Kerr.  She graduated from Salem City Hospital School of Nursing, worked at...

Alvina A. Saunders

Alvina A. Saunders

Sep 24, 2016

Alvina A. Saunders, 83, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Saturday September 24, 2016, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born September 10, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Piaoli) Butta. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Katherine...

Gary E. "Fur" Gotschall

Gary E. "Fur" Gotschall

Sep 22, 2016

Gary E. "Fur" Gotschall, 82, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Thursday September 22, 2016 at Villa Vista Nursing Home in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born October 31, 1933 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late Floyd R. and Pera M. (Stephens) Morris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two...

Jerry A. Minor

Jerry A. Minor

Sep 19, 2016

Jerry A. Minor, 72, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Monday September 19, 2016 in his home.

He was born March 25, 1944 in Irondale, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard B. Minor; his step-mother, Sara Minor; a daughter, Julie Minor; four brothers, Virgil, Ralph and Bob Minor and an infant; and two...

Louise M Rauch

Louise M Rauch

Sep 17, 2016

Louise M. Rauch, 94, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Saturday September 17, 2016 at in Brewster Park Nursing Home in Brewster, Ohio.

She was born October 19, 1921 in Jewett, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Jessie (Gibson) Bolitho. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L,...

Theodore W. "Ted" Kopcha

Theodore W. "Ted" Kopcha

Sep 13, 2016

Theodore W. "Ted" Kopcha, 72, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Tuesday September 13, 2016 at The Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin, Ohio. He was born February 12, 1944 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late Stephen and Anna (Halischak) Kopcha. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Romanda....

Anna Kopcha

Anna Kopcha

Sep 9, 2016

Anna Kopcha, 98, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Friday September 9, 2016 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born October 18, 1917 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Hunar) Halischak. In addition her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Kopcha; a daughter,...

Bonnivere Olivia "Bonny" Weldon

Bonnivere Olivia "Bonny" Weldon

Sep 6, 2016

Bonnivere Olivia "Bonny" Weldon, 88, of Brilliant, Ohio, was called home by her heavenly father Jesus Christ on Tuesday September 6, 2016 at Gables Care Center in Hopedale, Ohio, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers.

She was born November 22, 1927 in Brilliant, Ohio, a daughter of the late Newton and Elizabeth L. "Betty" (Liston)...

Ranell M. "Nell Bell" Kitchen

Ranell M. "Nell Bell" Kitchen

Sep 5, 2016

Ranell M. "Nell Bell" Kitchen, 39, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday September 5, 2016 at home.

She was born June 22, 1977 in Steubenville, Ohio the only daughter of Linda (Horner) Diequez of Winterville, Ohio and Randee Diequez of Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Fred...

Ruth K. Wagner

Ruth K. Wagner

Sep 1, 2016

Ruth K. Wagner, 84, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday September 1, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 6, 1932 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Oran R. and Pearl (Gallagher) Kamerer. In addition her parents she was preceded in death...

Michael J. "Mike" Barrett

Michael J. "Mike" Barrett

Sep 1, 2016

Michael J. "Mike" Barrett, 69, of Cambridge, OH, formally from Brilliant, Ohio passed away Thursday September 1, 2016 in his home.

He was born May 3, 1947 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Martin J. "Dubie" and Eleanor O. (Kerwood) Barrett, Sr.

Mike was a retired cook having worked at various places in...

Tommy Mcdonald Sogan

Tommy Mcdonald Sogan

Aug 20, 2016

Tommy McDonald Sogan, 90, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Saturday August 20, 2016 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born September 29, 1925 in Bridgeport, Ohio, a daughter of the late Henry C. and Bernice L. (Gretzinger) McDonald. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

James L. 'Jim' Turner

James L. 'Jim' Turner

Aug 20, 2016

James L. "Jim" Turner, 81, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Saturday August 20, 2016, at the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, Ohio.

He was born March 22, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of the late Albert Turner and Margaret (Duggar) House. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry...

Mark T. "Whit" Whitaker, Sr.

Mark T. "Whit" Whitaker, Sr.

Aug 14, 2016

Mark T. "Whit" Whitaker, Sr., 66, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Sunday August 14, 2016 in his home.

He was born June 21, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Thomas M. and Hazel V. (Blankenship) Whitaker.

Mark was a retired bricklayer at Weirton Steel Corp. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing....

Judith L. Rauch

Judith L. Rauch

Aug 12, 2016

Judith L. Rauch, 80, of Smithfield, Ohio, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Friday August 12, 2016 at St. Marys Alzheimers Care Center in Columbiana, Ohio.

She was born August 22, 1935 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Jarvis and Mildred "Frances" (Murray) Shawhan.

Judy was a graduate of West Liberty...

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