obituaries

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...

Feb 9, 2016

Betty Miller, 95, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on Tuesday February 9, 2016 at Sienna Woods Nursing Home in Wintersville, Ohio.

She was born September 9, 1920, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Frances (Burns) Brown. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...

Feb 6, 2016

Darrell Clayton Barr, 75, of Welch, WV, formerly of Brilliant, OH; passed away suddenly at his home on February 6, 2016; son of the late Chester Clayton Barr.

Darrell was a retired self-employed painter, and a very talented artist, who loved painting wildlife and nature pictures. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Darrell served our country...

Jan 31, 2016

Catherine C. "Kitty" Kakascik, 81, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Sunday January 31, 2016, at Serra Manor in Weirton, WV.

She was born March 3, 1934 in Brilliant, Ohio a daughter of the late George and Sadie (Rouse) Cheffey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis "Louie" Kakascik on...

Jan 31, 2016

Patricia "Patt" Menendez, 87, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away Sunday January 31, 2016 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born January 5, 1929 in Glen Dale, WV, a daughter of the late Bill and Lillian (Smith) McGill. In addition her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Menendez in 1991;...

Jan 28, 2016

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Reynard, 72, of Mingo Junction (Tarr Hill), Ohio passed away suddenly Thursday January 28, 2016 at home.

He was born October 18, 1943 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Charles E. and Alma L. (Scott) Reynard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles R. Reynard;...

Jan 22, 2016

Robert "Bob" Potts, of Brilliant, a dearly loved husband, father and grandfather, suddenly passed away at the age of 84.

Before moving to Arizona in 1981, after retiring from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel where he worked for 30 years as a pipefitter, he and his first wife Joan raised their family in Brilliant and he was very active...

Jan 13, 2016

David A. Connell, 51, of Brilliant, Ohio passed away Wednesday January 13, 2016 at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

He was born August 22, 1964 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Raymond "Ray" Connell, Jr.; and a brother, Lawrence R. Connell.

David was a Sheet Metal...

Jan 12, 2016

Joseph P. "Joe" Makara, 86, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, peacefully found rest at home from a lengthy struggle with health issues on Tuesday January 12, 2016 at home. He was comforted by family during his passing.

He was born April 24, 1929 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph P. and Elizabeth...

Dec 25, 2015

Gregory was born on June 15, 1994 and passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015.

Gregory was a resident of Mingo Junction, Ohio at the time of his passing.

Private services were held at Wheeler Funeral Home 712 Third St. Brilliant Ohio 43913.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the funeral home to...

Dec 21, 2015

Mary Jane Pergi, 84, of Stuart, FL, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Monday December 21, 2015 at Harper Hospice House in Stuart, FL.

She was born July 25, 1931 in Brilliant, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Clinger) Melching. In addition her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Frank...

Dec 20, 2015

Wilma was born on February 6, 1916 and passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015.

Wilma was a resident of Brilliant, Ohio at the time of her passing.

She was married to Raymond.

Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home 712 Third St. Brilliant on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. and also...

Dec 11, 2015

Donna was born on September 8, 1927 and passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015.

Donna was a resident of New Alexandria, Ohio at the time of her passing.

She was married to Cecil.

Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home 712 Third St. Brilliant on Wednesday December 16th from 4:00...

Dec 2, 2015

Delbert was born on June 27, 1936 and passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.

Delbert was a resident of Brilliant, Ohio at the time of his passing.

He graduated from Brilliant High School in 1954.

He was married to Karen.

Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home 712...

Nov 22, 2015

Dorothy was born on November 25, 1946 and passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015.

Dorothy was a resident of Mingo Junction, Ohio at the time of her passing.

She was married to William.

Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wheeler Funeral Home 101 Longview Ave. Mingo...