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James A. "Jim" Gorney

James A. "Jim" Gorney

Nov 1, 2024

James A. "Jim" Gorney, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday November 1, 2024 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV

He was born November 2, 1939, in Weirton, WV a son of the late Joseph Gorney and Bertha (Riddle) Richards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Harold Richards; a...

Lois M (Rupert)  Moffat

Lois M (Rupert) Moffat

Oct 29, 2024

Lois M. Moffat, 67, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

She was born March 4, 1957 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Shirley L. (Brown) Rupert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings, Margie E....

Myra K. Dunfee

Myra K. Dunfee

Oct 29, 2024

Myra K. Dunfee, 69, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2024 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 5, 1955 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late John R. "Jack" and Elinor L. "Wee" "Highlift" (Dickinson) Casey, Sr.

Myra retired from Indian...

Zane David Campbell

Zane David Campbell

Oct 10, 2024

Zane David Campbell, 56, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday October 10, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic.

He was born March 27, 1968, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Myers David and Madelyn J. (Brinsky) Campbell.

Zane was in the Boilermakers Labor Union #154 out of Pittsburgh. He was a member of...

James "Jim" Morrocco

James "Jim" Morrocco

Oct 9, 2024

James "Jim" Morrocco, 78, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday October 9, 2024 at Wyngate Senior Living in Weirton, WV.

He was born October 12, 1945, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Louis "Rummy" and Rose (Masterlasco) Morrocco. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Richard and...

Michael Edward Czoka

Michael Edward Czoka

Oct 3, 2024

In Loving Memory of

Michael Edward Czoka

October 10, 1970 to October 3, 2024

Michael was very proud to serve our country in the U.S. Air Force.

You will always be in our hearts, be happy and fly high.

Truly missed by Family and Friends

Kirsten Lynn "Ladybug" Moore

Kirsten Lynn "Ladybug" Moore

Sep 28, 2024

Kirsten L. "Ladybug" Moore, 30, of Martins Ferry, OH, formerly of Empire, OH, passed away unexpectedly Saturday September 28, 2024 in the emergency room at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, OH.

She was born March 7, 1994 in Steubenville, OH. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Janice K. Moore and her maternal...

Curtis W. "Big Curt" Peterson

Curtis W. "Big Curt" Peterson

Sep 25, 2024

Curtis W. "Big Curt" Peterson, 75, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Wednesday September 25, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born October 28, 1948, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Wayne and Wilma (Rine) Peterson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John...

Verda A. (Slivka)  Ingram

Verda A. (Slivka) Ingram

Sep 24, 2024

Verda A. Ingram, 79, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday September 24, 2024 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

She was born June 11, 1945 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Michael and Corolean R. "Bub" (Roe) Slivka.

Verda was a cashier at the former Piergalinis store in Smithfield and also...

Joyce A. Whyte

Joyce A. Whyte

Sep 22, 2024

Joyce A. Whyte, 81, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday September 22, 2024, at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

She was born May 15, 1943 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Jerome "Jerry" and Helen (Fullen) Conners. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Daniel P. Escobedo, Sr.

Daniel P. Escobedo, Sr.

Sep 20, 2024

Daniel P. "Dan" "Wacky" Escobedo, Sr., 68, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Goodyear, AZ, passed away Friday September 20, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born July 6, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA, a son of the late Rosalio "Leo" and Hortensia (Amaya) Escobedo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Cheryl A. Roe

Cheryl A. Roe

Sep 19, 2024

Cheryl A. Roe, 65, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Thursday September 19, 2024 at home.

She was born September 6, 1959 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence G. Roe, Jr. on May 14, 2021; and her mother, Shirley Ann (Coss) Long Stubbs.

Cheryl retired on September 1, 2024 from...

Roger W. Watts

Roger W. Watts

Sep 18, 2024

Roger W. Watts, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Wednesday September 18, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born February 22, 1938 in Toronto, OH a son of the late John R. Watts and Naomi R. (Johns) Pavlik. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Rodney D Barcalow

Rodney D Barcalow

Sep 16, 2024

Rodney D. Barcalow, 68, of Pickerington, OH passed away Monday September 16, 2024 at home.

He was born June 3, 1956 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the late Gerald and Dolores "Dee" (Davidson) Barcalow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, SSG Mark Waltz, Gerald "Wayne" Barcalow and Aaron...

Barbara A. "Tootsie" Waits, R.N.

Barbara A. "Tootsie" Waits, R.N.

Sep 13, 2024

Barbara A. "Tootsie" Waits, R.N., 72, of Mingo Junction, OH, went to be with the Lord on Friday September 13, 2024,

She will be missed by all who knew her. In following with her request there will be no services. Private burial at Northern Cemetery in Smithfield.

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Edward J. "Ed" Dahlem

Edward J. "Ed" Dahlem

Sep 11, 2024

Edward J. "Ed" Dahlem, 68, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Wednesday September 11, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born January 22, 1956, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Paul and Josefa "Josie" (Drenovacz) Dahlem.

Ed was a boilermaker and retired in 2010 from the boiler house at...

Mary J. "Janie" (Bane)  Hood

Mary J. "Janie" (Bane) Hood

Aug 31, 2024

Mary J. "Janie" Hood, 77, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday August 31, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born May 20, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Frances (Steen) Bane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles "Charlie"...

John J. Merckle, Sr.

John J. Merckle, Sr.

Aug 28, 2024

John J. Merckle, Sr., 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday August 28, 2024 at home.

Surviving are his wife, Gladys (Baricska) Merckle; three children John (Angela) Merckle, Jr. of Columbus, OH, Thomas Merckle of the home, and Jeffrey (Jesse) Merckle of Sarasota, FL; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Judith A. 'Judy" (Taylor)  Dollison

Judith A. 'Judy" (Taylor) Dollison

Aug 24, 2024

Judith A. "Judy" Dollison, 77, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday August 24, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born July 8, 1947 in Brilliant, Ohio, a daughter of the late Clarence and Julianna (Vargo) Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy E. "Digger"...

Robin L. Hardy

Robin L. Hardy

Aug 19, 2024

Robin L. Hardy, 63, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Monday August 19, 2024 at home.

She was born December 17, 1960 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde and Rose (Motto) Hardy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Maria K. Simmons; and her fiancé, Kenneth "Ken" Clark, Sr....

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