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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
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
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
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
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
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...
James E. "Jim" Hyndman
Dec 31, 2024
James E. "Jim" Hyndman, 90, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2024 at the Green Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Louisville, OH.
He was born May 10, 1934, in Brilliant, OH a son of the late William and Mary Elizabeth (Waugh) Hyndman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Sue A. (Mathias) Edgerly
Dec 25, 2024
Sue A. Edgerly, 70, of Mingo Junction, passed away peacefully Wednesday December 25, 2024 with her husband by her side.
She was born April 30, 1954, in Coshocton, OH, a daughter of the late Myron and Grace (Reese) Mathias.
Sue will be greatly missed by her husband, John A. Edgerly, whom she married on April...
Ace T. Flaherty
Dec 19, 2024
Ace T. Flaherty, 73, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday December 19, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
He was born June 3, 1951, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Walter S. and Susie Bell (Jones) Flaherty, Jr.
Ace was a retired office technician at Ameritech Phone Company in...
Virginia "Ginny" (Napor) Diberardino
Dec 17, 2024
Virginia "Ginny" DiBerardino, 96, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Virginia was born June 29, 1928 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was the only child of the late John and Nellie Melching Napor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Emery S. "Bud" Mason
Dec 15, 2024
Emery S. "Bud" Mason was called home by the Lord on Sunday December 15, 2024, at the age of 87.
He was born June 27, 1937 in Beckley, WV a son of the late Alma (Delaughter) Mason and Emery McClung. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Joseph Mason; two brothers,...
Ronald R. "Ron" Sutton
Dec 15, 2024
Ronald R. "Ron" Sutton, 64, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday December 15, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
He was born April 14, 1960 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Ray H. and Dorothy (Ralston) Sutton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John...
Shirley M. (Turick) Linn
Dec 7, 2024
Shirley M. Linn, 72, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday December 7, 2024 at home.
She was born February 20, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph R. Turick and Betty Mae (Bateman) Turick Utta. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Turick Sr. and John Turick....
Gary L. Gardner
Dec 3, 2024
Gary L. Gardner, 74, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday December 3, 2024 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.
He was born August 22, 1950, in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late David "Duck" and Sara (Bowery) Gardner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother,...
Vickie L. Fellows
Dec 3, 2024
Vickie Lynn Fellows, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away on her 66th birthday, Tuesday December 3, 2024 at home.
She was born December 3, 1958 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late George A. and Jacqueline E. (Garrison) Creamer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. Dean Fellows on...
Jo Ann (Cox) Rusnak
Nov 27, 2024
Jo Ann (Cox) Rusnak, 74, of Mingo Junction, left us peacefully on Wednesday November 27, 2024 with family by her side. She will be lovingly remembered for her generosity and willingness to help those in need, even strangers.
She was born on November 4, 1950, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late John and Eula (Westfall)...
Martin E. 'Marty" "Coach" Connor
Nov 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martin "Marty" "Coach" Connor, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and cherished member of our community, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 82.
Born on November 12, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio. Marty was the beloved...
Diana J. (Kinkade) Mallas
Nov 14, 2024
Diana Kinkade Mallas, 60, of Steubenville, OH, passed away on her 60th birthday, Thursday November 14, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA.
She was born November 14, 1964 in Warner Robins, GA a daughter of the late Edward and Pauline "Liz" (Smith) West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers;...
Karen A. Mcendree
Nov 13, 2024
Karen A. McEndree, 67, a longtime resident of the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, passed away Wednesday November 13, 2024 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.
She was born August 21, 1957 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Vernon A. "Chink" and Agnes C. "Sis" (Chudy) McEndree. In addition to her parents, she...
Twila J. Eckard
Nov 6, 2024
Twila J. Eckard, 69, of Dover, OH, went with her heavenly father and family after a long illness on Wednesday November 6, 2024 at Park Village Health Care in Dover, OH.
She was born September 8, 1955 a daughter of the late Thomas and Dolly M. (McFadden) Eckard.
Surviving are two brothers, Thomas Leslie Eckard...
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