obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Apr 3, 2016

Barbara J. Palmer, 80, of Toronto, Ohio passed away Sunday April 3, 2016 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born March 22, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late W. Edward "Pap" and Helen V. (Smith) O'Dell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Apr 1, 2016

Eleanor M. Connell, 76, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away Friday April 1, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling, WV.

She was born September 15, 1939 in Wheeling, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth (Fitzsimmons) Jack and Andy Jack; her husband, Clyde Raymond "Ray" Connell, Jr.; two sons, David A. Connell...

Mar 28, 2016

Cheryl J. "Cheri" Randolph, 63, of Wintersville, OH passed away peacefully at home with her family on Monday March 28, 2016. After a brief battle with cancer, Cheri decided to rest and went to be with the Lord whom she was at peace with. May Cheri be remembered as the loving, caring, sweet, gentle and kind soul that she...

Mar 21, 2016

Jack N. Phillips, 86, of New Alexandria, Ohio, passed away Monday March 21, 2016, in his home.

He was born April 17, 1929 in Hundred, WV, a son of the late Floyd and Grace (Dixon) Phillips. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra J. Phillips; two brothers, Fred and Ronnie...

Feb 11, 2016

Alex Cole Stewart, infant son of Jared and Amanda (Booska) Stewart of Toronto, Ohio, was born on January 24, 2016 in Steubenville, Ohio and passed away peacefully at home on Thursday February 11, 2016.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Levi and Nathan Stewart; maternal grandparents, Robert A. Booska, Jr. and Norma...

Feb 11, 2016

Charlotte J. Forst, 68, of Georges Run, Ohio, passed away suddenly Thursday February 11, 2016 at home.

She was born February 4, 1948 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Cassidy) VanKirk.

Charlotte was a homemaker and enjoyed playing Bingo.

Surviving are her husband, Edward Forst, whom she married...