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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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....
Loretta Jean Barker
Aug 15, 2024
Loretta J. Barker, 82, of Steubenville, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday August 15, 2024 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.
She was born August 6, 1942 in Jefferson, PA, a daughter of the late Betty (Hartzell) Johnson and Anthony Shore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father who raised her, Anthony...
Patricia K. "Pat" Moore
Aug 13, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Atkins Moore, 78, of Rush Run, Ohio passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2024 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.
Pat was born on November 11, 1945 in Belle, WV, a daughter of the late Archie and Layla Pearl (Asbury) Atkins, Sr..
Pat enjoyed baking, quilting, camping, shopping, manicures, eating out, spoiling the...
Donald L. "Don" Roe
Jul 26, 2024
Donald L. "Don" Roe, 77, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully Friday July 26, 2024 at home.
He was born July 15, 1947, in Smithfield, OH a son of the late Edward E. and Rose Anna (Baricska) Roe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Verna Reynard and LaVerne Risdon;...
Kim E. Brown
Jul 21, 2024
Kim E. Brown, 68, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday July 21, 2024 at home.
She was born January 5, 1956 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late James Fellows and Pat (McConnell) Fellows of Mingo Junction, OH.
Kim was a homemaker and she enjoyed spending time with her...
John E. "Butch" Granatir, Jr.
Jul 20, 2024
John E. "Butch" Granatir, Jr., 80, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday July, 20, 2024 at home.
He was born April 19, 1944, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late John E. and Jean (Mellott) Granatir, Sr.
Butch retired from the Blast Furnace at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in...
Elizabeth C. "Liz" Monroe Bonar
Jul 18, 2024
Elizabeth C. 'Liz" Monroe Bonar, 64, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Thursday July 18, 2024 at the Acute Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV, surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born October 16, 1959 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph H. Monroe and Mildred (Monigold) Monroe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Alice L. (Loobey) Brandon
Jul 15, 2024
Alice L. Brandon, 86, of New Alexandria, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday July 15, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center.
She was born on January 27, 1938 in Philip, SD to the late Lawrence & Thelma Loobey of Sturgis, SD.
Alice grew up on a ranch in...
Marsha D. "Baba" (Price) Fadeley
Jul 11, 2024
Marsha D. "Baba" Fadeley, 77, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday July 11, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV, surrounded by her family.
She was born February 6, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Pete "Pip" and Mary Catherine "Kitty" (Balonovich) Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Ronald J. "Butch" Adams
Jul 9, 2024
Ronald J. "Butch" Adams, 77, of Rayland, OH, passed away Tuesday July 9, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
He was born April 24, 1947, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late John Henry and Mary E. (Nicholson) Adams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, John...
Jayden R. Hill
Jul 9, 2024
Jayden R. Hill, 19, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday July 9, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH after a short but hard fought battle with an aggressive incurable cancer.
He was born August 14, 2004, in Weirton, WV. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carson Winland; two sisters, Keirsten and Kaylee...
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