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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...

Terry Lynn "Nana" Kirkpatrick

Terry Lynn "Nana" Kirkpatrick

Aug 9, 2016

Terry Lynn "Nana" Kirkpatrick, 71, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Steubenville, OH passed away on August 9, 2016, at Elizabeth Hospice House in Flat Rock, NC.

She was born on February 28, 1945 in Glendale/Moundsville, WV, a daughter of the late Willis H and Helen R. (Ward) Spoon.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee...

Gregory M. Mcgough

Gregory M. Mcgough

Aug 9, 2016

Gregory M. McGough, 60, of Wintersville, Ohio, formally of Brilliant, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in his home.

He was born May 14, 1956, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Charles M. and Ruby Chambers McGough.

Greg was a retired Supervisor for RUE 21 Clothing Distribution Center; was an Army Veteran, having...

Timothy A. "Tim" Rogers

Timothy A. "Tim" Rogers

Jul 30, 2016

Timothy A. "Tim" Rogers, 49, of Rayland, Ohio, passed away Saturday July 30, 2016, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born September 26, 1966 in Steubenville, Ohio and was preceded in death by a son, Dustin R. Wilson.

Tim retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp., where he was an...

Richard L. "Rick" Miller, Jr.

Richard L. "Rick" Miller, Jr.

Jul 26, 2016

On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in the home that he built on Chestnut Ridge, Richard Lee "Rick" Miller, Jr. passed away peacefully, at the age of 53, with his devoted wife, the Honorable Michelle Garcia Miller at his side along with his dutiful canine friend, Ralph.  Rick, the owner of Rick Miller & Company Construction, was a friend to...

Velma M. Goddard

Velma M. Goddard

Jul 26, 2016

Velma M. Goddard, 76, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Tuesday July 26, 2016 at home.

She was born March 5, 1940 in Georgetown, PA, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Hughes) Miller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, George Miller; and a sister, Mary Stewart.

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Michael R. Harris

Michael R. Harris

Jul 21, 2016

Michael R. Harris, 57, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Thursday July 21, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born June 18, 1959 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late William and Isabelle (Silvestro) Harris.

Surviving are his friend, Cheryl Gilchrist of Steubenville, Ohio; a brother, Don (Sandy)...

Patricia A. "Pat" Bruno

Patricia A. "Pat" Bruno

Jul 19, 2016

Patricia A. Bruno, 85, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Tuesday July 19, 2016, in Catherine's Care Center, Steubenville, Ohio. She was born June 4, 1931, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Martin J. and Anna (Waggoner) Barrett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis "Dan" Bruno; two sons,...

Kevin C. Pashke, Sr.

Kevin C. Pashke, Sr.

Jul 15, 2016

Kevin C. Pashke, Sr., 83, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Friday July 15, 2016, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born April 13, 1933 in Lilly, PA a son of the late Raymond L. and Matilda (Smith) Pashke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond...

Kenneth C. "Cuffs" Herron

Kenneth C. "Cuffs" Herron

Jul 7, 2016

Kenneth C. "Cuffs" Herron, 57, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away Thursday July 7, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born January 25, 1959 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late William and Mary Frances (Smith) Herron.

Kenneth was a retired construction worker; and a member of ABATE of Ohio.

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Barbara A. Muscari

Barbara A. Muscari

Jul 5, 2016

Barbara A. Muscari, 80, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Tuesday July 5, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

She was born August 16, 1935 in Brilliant, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Bell (Nickoson) Mackey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Martin...

Donald A. Dentz

Donald A. Dentz

Jul 2, 2016

Donald A. Dentz, 64, of Wheeling, WV passed away peacefully Saturday July 2, 2016 surrounded by his family at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born November 29, 1951 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Donald A. "Don" and Katherine E. (Nichols) Dentz. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

William A. "Bill" "The Legend" Saffle

William A. "Bill" "The Legend" Saffle

Jun 27, 2016

William A. "Bill" "The Legend" Saffle, 63, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away suddenly Monday June 27, 2016 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born March 3, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late William M. and Clara Ann (Odoardi) Saffle.

Bill retired after 41 years...

Fred R. Horner

Fred R. Horner

Jun 21, 2016

Fred R. Horner, 76, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away suddenly Tuesday June 21, 2016 at home.

He was born September 1, 1939 in Burton, WV, a son of the late William H. and Bessie May (Ebert) Horner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Mae (Hipkiss) Horner; a brother, Paul...

Ralph E. "Rudy" Coen

Ralph E. "Rudy" Coen

Jun 20, 2016

Ralph E. "Rudy" Coen, 79, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Monday June 20, 2016 at the Lancia Villa Vista Royale Nursing Home in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born April 8, 1937 in Warnock, Ohio, a son of the late James and Myrtle (Strahl) Coen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son,...

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