obituaries

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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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)...

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,...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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;...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...