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Barbara J. "Jeanie" (Olexa)  Duska

Barbara J. "Jeanie" (Olexa) Duska

Jun 10, 2024

Barbara J. "Jeanie" Duska, 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Monday June 10, 2024 in her home.

She was born May 7, 1936 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Hoyda) Olexa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. "Andy" Duska on...

Sheila J. (Everson)  Petras

Sheila J. (Everson) Petras

Jun 1, 2024

Sheila J. Petras, 63, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday June 1, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center.

She was born October 26, 1960 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Lawrence R. and Barbara L. (Lathem) Everson, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Persich.

Sheila...

Nancy L. Hanlon

Nancy L. Hanlon

May 26, 2024

Nancy Lee Hanlon (Wheaton), 73, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Sunday May 26, 2024, at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.

Nancy was born August 2, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of late Ralph and Carmella (Potenzina) Wheaton.  She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1968.

Nancy had an incredibly strong work...

Harry "Rex" Blanchard

Harry "Rex" Blanchard

May 17, 2024

Harry "Rex" Blanchard, 71, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Friday May 17, 2024 at home.

He was born March 15, 1953 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Glennister A. and Mary Ellen (Smith) Blanchard, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Glenda Ann Tate; and his companion, Violet...

Ronald E. Johns

Ronald E. Johns

May 16, 2024

Ronald E. Johns, 88, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday May 16, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was preceded in death by his wife Bea Johns and son Randy Johns.

He is survived by three children, Cindy (Mike) Zahler, Ron (Penny) Johns and Beth (Russ) Crawford; a brother, Bruce...

Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Winland

Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Winland

May 14, 2024

Jacqueline L. "Jackie" Winland, 80, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday May 14, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.

She was born August 1, 1943 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Harry and Hazel (Ripley) Richard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Gray.

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John S. Vasich

John S. Vasich

May 13, 2024

John S. "Sonny" Vasich, 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday May 13, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH

He was born September 7, 1935, in Mingo Junction, OH, son of the late S. Tasko and Anna Marie (Visyak) Vasich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Michael G. "Pickle" Fithen

Michael G. "Pickle" Fithen

May 1, 2024

Michael G." Pickle" Fithen, 56, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday May 1, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born July 10, 1967 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Donald A. "Pickle" and Margaret Mary (Nolan) Fithen.

Pickle retired from the Village of Mingo where he worked...

Grace Evelyn Perri

Grace Evelyn Perri

Apr 28, 2024

Grace Evelyn Perri, 98, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday April 28, 2024 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 26, 1925 in Rush Run, OH, a daughter of the late William J. and Hazel (Wilburn) Bensie, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Russell J. "Russ" Cutri

Russell J. "Russ" Cutri

Apr 27, 2024

Russell J. "Russ" Cutri, 80, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday April 27, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born July 2, 1943 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Vencenzia (Antinoro) Cutri. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Martha S (Hope)  Rasko Vankirk

Martha S (Hope) Rasko Vankirk

Apr 24, 2024

Martha S. Rasko VanKirk, 88, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away April 24, 2024 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ,

She was born February 22, 1936 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elden R. and Florence A. (Fry) Hope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...

Edith A. Strohmeyer

Edith A. Strohmeyer

Apr 24, 2024

Edith A. Strohmeyer, 85, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday April 24, 2024 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born September 27, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Clara R. (Lash) Tomko and Andrew Sauer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Larry K. Starr

Larry K. Starr

Apr 23, 2024

Larry K. Starr, 82, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024 at home.

He was born January 15, 1942, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Wilbert A. and Susan M. (Mazik) Starr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith F. "Judy" (Pearce) Starr.

Larry...

Glenn E. Dennis

Glenn E. Dennis

Apr 6, 2024

Glenn E. Dennis, 88, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday April 6, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center.

He was born March 18, 1936, in Brilliant, OH, son of the late Everett "O.E" and May (Bucey) Dennis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith E. "Judy" (Davis) Dennis on October 21,...

Cheryl M. "Cheb" Wade

Cheryl M. "Cheb" Wade

Apr 2, 2024

Cheryl M. "Cheb" Wade, 65, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville.

She was born Dec. 3, 1958 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Theresa Ann (Fristick) and John O. Wade.

Cheryl worked in the shoe department at the former Treasurer...

George B. "Geo" Taylor

George B. "Geo" Taylor

Mar 25, 2024

George B. "Geo" Taylor, 56, of Richmond, OH, passed away Monday March 25, 2024 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born November 19, 1967 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Norman E. and Barbara J. (McAvoy) Taylor, Sr.

Geo loved being a truck driver and he owned Taylor and Son Trucking...

William D.  "Bill" Murtland

William D. "Bill" Murtland

Mar 20, 2024

William D. "Bill" Murtland, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024 at the Laurels of Steubenville, OH.

He was born January 14, 1938 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Edward and Geraldine R. (Jacobs) Murtland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Charlene Murtland;...

William L. "Bill" Smythe

William L. "Bill" Smythe

Mar 15, 2024

William L. "Bill" Smythe, 82, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Friday March 15, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center.

He was born December 24, 1941, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Adrian H. and Julia T. (Kimak) Smythe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly Smythe; his second...

Scott W. Piatt

Scott W. Piatt

Mar 11, 2024

Scott W. Piatt, 49, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Monday March 11, 2024 at the OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus, OH after a brief battle with surgery complications.

He was born March 6, 1975, in Steubenville, OH. Scott graduated from Edison High School in 1994. He loved NASCAR and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

He is...

Mark Laurine

Mark Laurine

Mar 9, 2024

Harold "Mark" Laurine, 71, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Saturday March 9, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born September 5, 1952, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Philip and Doreen (Snutch) Laurine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Arlene Dale (McAtee) Laurine...

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