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Francis J. Diloreto

Francis J. Diloreto

May 2, 2025

Francis J. "Francie" DiLoreto, 93, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Friday May 2, 2025 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born in 1931 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late Domenico and Virginia Giovannucci DiLoreto, both of Pratola Peliqna L'Aguila, Italy. In addition to his parents, he was...

Hattie C. (Thompson)  Hays

Hattie C. (Thompson) Hays

Apr 29, 2025

Hattie C. Hays, 88, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born July 11, 1936 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Willie and Goldie (Edge) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Donald "Jack" Hays; a son,...

Raymond C. "Ray" Sullivan

Raymond C. "Ray" Sullivan

Apr 25, 2025

Raymond C. "Ray" Sullivan, 60, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday April 25, 2025 at home.

He was born December 29,1964 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Jack "Bugsy" and Nancy (Mackey) Sullivan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Robinett and Debbi Shamanski.

Ray was...

David A. Johnson

David A. Johnson

Apr 23, 2025

David A. Johnson, 59, of Brilliant, OH, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday April 23, 2025 while at work.

He was born April 18, 1966, in Omaha, NE. He is a son of the late Sharon (Earlewine) Dawson Seevers.

David was a self-employed Vendor. He was contracted through Snyder Lance for 13 years and currently worked for...

Cynthia (Matthews)  Phillis

Cynthia (Matthews) Phillis

Apr 13, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Phillis, 61, of New Alexandria, Ohio died Sunday April 13, 2025.  She was born on Oct. 27, 1963 in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of Terry and Naomia (Wilson) Matthews of Brilliant.

Cindy graduated from Buckeye North High School and Jefferson Community College.  She was a Presbyterian by faith and formally attended the New Alex Community...

Mary (Chuma)  Foglietti

Mary (Chuma) Foglietti

Apr 6, 2025

Mary (Chuma) Foglietti, 98, of Mingo Junction, Ohio was born July 10, 1926 and passed away peacefully on Sunday April 6, 2025 at Eliza at Chagrin Falls, with her family by her side.

Mary was a devoted member of St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Mingo where she sang in the choir and was a member of the...

Daunna J. (Ford)  Moffo

Daunna J. (Ford) Moffo

Apr 4, 2025

Daunna J. Moffo, 79, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday April 4, 2025 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.

She was born October 8, 1945 in West Union, WV, a daughter of the late Bernard B. and Clara (Swiger) Ford, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Flora L. (Morgan)  Ellis

Flora L. (Morgan) Ellis

Mar 23, 2025

Flora L. Ellis, 75, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday March 23, 2025 at home.

She was born June 4, 1949 in Wheeling WV, a daughter of the late Robert Morgan and Alma L. (Shreve) Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by a daughter, Teresa Ellis; and three brothers, Paul Ruttencutter, Sr.,...

Karen L. (Dowell)  Rusnak

Karen L. (Dowell) Rusnak

Mar 19, 2025

Karen L. Rusnak, 71, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Wednesday March 19, 2025 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

She was born October 2, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alvin and Margaret (Blaine) Dowell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Korky Kovach; and her longtime...

Rose Ann (Tassey)  Wingo

Rose Ann (Tassey) Wingo

Mar 17, 2025

Rose Ann (Tassey) Wingo, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday March 17, 2025 at NHC Nursing Home in Charleston SC.

She was born January 15, 1940 in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Rose T. (Vanihel) Dyke. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47...

Gayle D. (Reinbeau)  Denard

Gayle D. (Reinbeau) Denard

Mar 8, 2025

Gayle D. Denard, 77, of Wheeling WV, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday March 8, 2025.

She was born May 8, 1947 in Wheeling WV, a daughter of the late Paul C. And Rosemarie (Gallagher) Reinbeau. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 50 years,...

Beverly J. (Dean)  Kurner

Beverly J. (Dean) Kurner

Mar 6, 2025

Beverly J. Kurner, 77, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Thursday March 6, 2025 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

She was born April 10, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late James H. and Margaret J. (Long) Dean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James...

Ina M. Chidester

Ina M. Chidester

Feb 25, 2025

Ina M. Chidester, 78, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday February 25, 2025 at the PAM Health Specialty Hospital in Oakdale, PA.

She was born May 24, 1946 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Elizabeth (Anderson) Petrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Robert "Bobby" Mcfarland

Robert "Bobby" Mcfarland

Feb 24, 2025

Robert "Bobby" McFarland, 48, of Fairbanks, AK, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Monday February 24, 2025 at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

He was born September 1, 1976, in Grand Junction, CO. He was preceded in death by his father, John Francis McFarland; his paternal grandparents, John and Mary McFarland; his maternal grandfather, Jerry Vojnic; and an...

Richard A. Polen, Sr.

Richard A. Polen, Sr.

Feb 1, 2025

Richard A. Polen, Sr., 84, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday February 1, 2025 at Sienna Woods Skilled Care in Wintersville, OH.

He was born December 22, 1940, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Earl C. "Buck" and Hilda G. (Pasco) Polen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers,...

Joseph William "Bill" Minch

Joseph William "Bill" Minch

Jan 25, 2025

Joseph William "Bill" Minch, 80, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday January 25, 2025 at the Villa Vista Nursing Home in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born April 30, 1944 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late William J. and Mary (Paulette) Minch.

Bill retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. where he worked as...

Mary V. (Volosin)  Evans

Mary V. (Volosin) Evans

Jan 9, 2025

Honoring Mary V. Evans

Mary V. Evans, a lifelong resident of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away at home on January 9, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born on March 8, 1924 in Vintondale, Pennsylvania, the fifth of ten children born to Charles and Mary (Fedor) Volosin, Sr.

In 1942 Mary graduated from...

William D. "Bill" Degenkolb

William D. "Bill" Degenkolb

Jan 7, 2025

William "Bill" Degenkolb, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 7, 2025, at his home in Westfield, IN.

He was born on June 18, 1946, in Mingo Junction, OH, the only son of the late Earl "Red" and Kathleen L. (Van Allen) Degenkolb.

A 1964 graduate of Mingo High School, Bill went on to earn...

Heath W. Morgan

Heath W. Morgan

Jan 6, 2025

Heath W. Morgan, 58, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Monday January 6, 2025 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born September 5, 1966, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Thomas M. and Thelma M. (Roe) Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Beverly J Moore

Beverly J Moore

Jan 5, 2025

Beverly J. Moore, 65, of Toronto, OH, passed away Sunday January 5, 2025 at home.

She was born December 10, 1959 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Rogers and Elizabeth "Betty" (Thompson) Hopkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Crissy Ann Ross; a sister, Rose Wilson; and...

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