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William L. "Bill" Sims

William L. "Bill" Sims

Jun 15, 2016

William L. "Bill" Sims, 81, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Wednesday June 15, 2016 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 12, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Wilbur and Ruth (VanDine) Sims. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger A. Sims;...

Louis A. "Lou" Romestan

Louis A. "Lou" Romestan

Jun 15, 2016

Louis A. "Lou" Romestan, 79, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away Wednesday June 15, 2016 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born March 7, 1937 in Bulger, PA, a son of the late Louis L. Romestan and Goldie M. (Chome) Romestan Lombardi. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a...

Irene F. Fair

Irene F. Fair

Jun 10, 2016

Irene F. Fair, 84, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Friday June 10, 2016 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born June 17, 1931 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late William C. and Edith (Pelegreen) Carr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry John...

Dorothy J. Pashke

Dorothy J. Pashke

Jun 5, 2016

Dorothy J. Pashke, 78, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Sunday June 5, 2016, at the Villa Vista Nursing Home in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born July 9, 1937 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Giacondo and Anthetta (Scamechia) Canestraro. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Canestraro....

Robert L. "Rob" Gampolo

Robert L. "Rob" Gampolo

Jun 2, 2016

Robert L. "Rob" Gampolo, 49, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Thursday June 2, 2016 in Parkersburg, WV.

He was born February 16, 1967 in Steubenville, Ohio, the only son of Lawrence and Jean (Coen) Gampolo of Mingo Junction, Ohio.

Rob was a truck driver for both Schwerman Trucking and Weir Cove Trucking; and he...

Genevieve L. Fristick

Genevieve L. Fristick

Jun 2, 2016

Genevieve L. Fristick, 86, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Thursday June 2, 2016 at home.

She was born June 12, 1929 in Smithfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late Edward and Mae (Martin) Morgan, Sr.. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence P. Fristick; two brothers, Richard and Edward...

Shirley Mckinstry

Shirley Mckinstry

May 23, 2016

The Lord welcomed Shirley McKinstry into His heavenly garden on Monday May 23, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

This beautiful woman served God and her community by being the best daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend anyone could hope for. She was kind and generous with her time and talents. She tended...

Dean Barnhart, Sr.

Dean Barnhart, Sr.

May 21, 2016

Dean Barnhart, Sr., 80, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Saturday May 21, 2016 at the Acuity Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

He was born January 23, 1936 in Fly, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Yonley; wife, Margaret "Peggy" (Smuck) Barnhart; a son, Dean Barnhart, Jr.; and a brother, Jimmy Yonley.

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Donald A. 'Pickle' Fithen

Donald A. 'Pickle' Fithen

May 17, 2016

Donald A. "Pickle" Fithen, 80, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Tuesday May 17, 2016 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born December 15, 1935 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late George and Rose (Diorio) Fithen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret...

Dennis L. "Denny" Bradley

Dennis L. "Denny" Bradley

May 14, 2016

Dennis L. Bradley, 72, of Avon Lake, Ohio, passed away after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family in his own home when he left to meet the Lord.

Denny was born and raised in New Alexandria, Ohio. He proudly served his country in The...

Mildred E. "Millie" Davis

Mildred E. "Millie" Davis

May 12, 2016

Mildred E. "Millie" Davis, 76, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Thursday May 12, 2016 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born July 3, 1939 in Empire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Orville and Mary Frances (Lloyd) Keeder. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Robert M. 'Bud' Hyndman

Robert M. 'Bud' Hyndman

Apr 25, 2016

Robert M. "Bud" Hyndman, 84, of Mingo Junction (Tarr Hill), Ohio, passed away Monday April 25, 2016, at the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, Ohio. He was born October 7, 1931 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late William and Mary E. (Waugh) Hyndman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a half-sister,...

Darlene J. Roe

Darlene J. Roe

Apr 24, 2016

Darlene J. Roe, 76, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Sunday April 24, 2016 at Weirton Medical Center.

She was born July 30, 1939 in Round Bottom, Ohio, a daughter of the late Burlen and Freda (Walters) Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence G. Roe, Sr. in 2003.

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Robert D. Fair

Robert D. Fair

Apr 20, 2016

Robert D. Fair, 79, of Donora, PA, originally from Brilliant, Ohio passed away Wednesday April 20, 2016 at the Country Care Manor is Fayette City, PA.

He was born December 31, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late John and Ruth (Roush) Fair. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a...

Donna L. Karas

Donna L. Karas

Apr 20, 2016

Donna Karas, 80, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Wednesday April 20, 2016 at Weirton Medical Center.

She was born July 23, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael and Edith (Cascioli) Lesnansky. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Eli Karas in 1992; an infant son; two...

David L. Bone, Jr.

David L. Bone, Jr.

Apr 19, 2016

David L. Bone, Jr., 60, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away Tuesday April 19, 2016 suddenly at home.

He was born September 1, 1955 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Dave L. and Margaret (Northcraft) Bone, Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Bone.

Surviving are...

Betty Grant

Betty Grant

Apr 16, 2016

Betty Grant, 86, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Saturday April 16, 2016 at her home.

She was born November 24, 1929 in Toronto, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah (Ward) Basso; and a sister, Virginia Kelty.

Betty worked at the former Williams Drugstore in Brilliant and also at the Brilliant Public...

Sophia D. Sabol

Sophia D. Sabol

Apr 13, 2016

Sophia D. Sabol, 106, of Georges Run, Ohio passed away Wednesday April 13, 2016 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born March 13, 1910 in Crabtree, PA, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Yurko) Farbarik. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of...

Jean Vogt

Jean Vogt

Apr 11, 2016

Jean Vogt, 82, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Monday April 11, 2016 at her home.

She was born July 30, 1933 in Cumberland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Virgil and Edith (Mills) Brownrigg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Vogt in 2002; and her brother, Dale Brownrigg...

Edward J. "Eddie" Forst

Edward J. "Eddie" Forst

Apr 10, 2016

Edward J. "Eddie" Forst, 66, of Georges Run, Ohio, passed away Sunday April 10, 2016 at the home of his brother.

He was born July 18, 1949 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Edward E. and Laura R. (Carducci) Forst. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte J....

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