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Obituaries

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Reynard

Ronald L. "Ronnie" Reynard

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;...

Robert E. "Bob" Potts

Robert E. "Bob" Potts

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...

David A. Connell

David A. Connell

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...

Joseph P. Makara

Joseph P. Makara

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...

Gregory A. Bensie, Jr

Gregory A. Bensie, Jr

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...

Mary Jane Pergi

Mary Jane Pergi

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...

Wilma H. Brooks

Wilma H. Brooks

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...

Donna M. Stuart

Donna M. Stuart

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...

Delbert Hunt

Delbert Hunt

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...

Dorothy L. Means

Dorothy L. Means

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...

Mary Alice Trombetta

Mary Alice Trombetta

Nov 21, 2015

Mary was born on July 2, 1927 and passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015.

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

She graduated from Mingo High School in 1945.

She was married to Joseph.

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

Donald E. Gilchrist

Donald E. Gilchrist

Nov 18, 2015

Donald was born on May 5, 1929 and passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015.

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

Don graduated from Brilliant High School.

He was a Korean War Veteran in the U.S. Navy.

He was married to Helen.

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Chrysteen M. Renforth

Chrysteen M. Renforth

Oct 29, 2015

Chrysteen was born on May 10, 1941 and passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015.

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

She was married to Paul.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the Wheeler Funeral Home 712 Third St. Brilliant where...

Betty J. Mooney

Betty J. Mooney

Oct 24, 2015

Betty was born on August 20, 1922 and passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

Betty was a resident of Canton, Ohio at the time of her passing.

She was married to Charles.

Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home 712 Third St. Brilliant on Friday October 30th from 11:00 a.m....

Elmer J. Cornelius

Elmer J. Cornelius

Oct 18, 2015

Elmer was born on April 1, 1947 and passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015.

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

He served his country in the U.S. Navy.

He was married to Jean.

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until...

Shirley Ann Stubbs

Shirley Ann Stubbs

Sep 27, 2015

Shirley was born on May 28, 1936 and passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

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

She was married to Richard.

In following with Shirley's request there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements were entrusted to Wheeler Funeral Homes 712...

Thomas J. Murphy Sr

Thomas J. Murphy Sr

May 27, 2015

Thomas J. Murphy, Sr. Thomas J. Murphy, Sr., 88, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Weirton Medical Center. Tom was a 4th Degree and charter member of the Mingo Knights of Columbus Council #4361, where he was a past Grand Knight from 1958-1959; and he was a member and past Ohio state president and national...

Betty Lou Deibel

Betty Lou Deibel

May 19, 2015

Betty Lou (Petty) Dodson Deibel 91, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio went to be with the Lord Tuesday May 19, 2015 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. Friends will be received on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 101 Longview Ave., Mingo Junction, Ohio, where her services will be held...

Edward F. Melcher

Edward F. Melcher

Apr 3, 2015

Edward F. Melcher Edward F. Melcher, 64, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away suddenly Friday April 3, 2015 from a massive heart attack. He was born March 15, 1951 in Steubenville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward R. Melcher and his step-father, Robert A. Juresko. Ed was a retired inspector at Wheeling Pittsburgh...

Gilda Desander

Gilda Desander

Apr 25, 2014

DeSANDER GILDA Age 86, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014, in her home. She is the wife of Christ F. DeSander, formerly of Pittsburgh. Visitation on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the WHEELER FUNERAL HOME, 101 Longview Ave., Mingo Junction. Gilda will lay in state in St. Agnes Catholic Church on Monday from...

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