obituaries

Jan 16, 2024

Laura Ellen Miles, 89, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday January 16, 2024 at the Steubenville Country Club Manor.

She was born June 19, 1934, in Smithfield, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Wilma (Shaw) Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Miles on May...

Jan 14, 2024

Melodie "Kay" Hartness, 63, of Richmond, OH, passed away Sunday January 14, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH

She was born September 9, 1960 in Ravenna, OH, a daughter of the late Gaylord Eugene and Dorothea A. (Beaver) Herriott.

Kay was a homemaker and an avid animal lover.

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Jan 13, 2024

Sharon M. "MiMi" Smythe, 77, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday January 13, 2024 at home with her husband by her side.

She was born January 11, 1947 in Wellsburg, WV. She was preceded in death by her father, Mendel Nelson; mother, Ethel (Adams) Renforth; step-father, William "Jiggs" Renforth; two sisters; a granddaughter; and a great-grandson....

Jan 12, 2024

Shirley A. Frye, 87, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Friday January 12, 2024 at home.

She was born January 2, 1937 in Adena, OH, a daughter of the late Dean and Gwendolyn L. (Nation) Merriman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Eugene J. "Gene" Frye, Sr.; and a...

Jan 6, 2024

Richard William Hockenberry, 70, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Saturday January 6, 2024 in the emergency room at Weirton Medical Center.

He was born February 22, 1953 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the George and Peggy "Susie" (Ogden) Hockenberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ron Hockenberry....

Dec 18, 2023

Georgia R. Brooks, 96, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday December 18, 2023, at Weirton Geriatric Center in Weirton, WV.

She was born December 21, 1926 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Bierkortte) Letzelter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Owen S. Brooks Jr.;...

Dec 5, 2023

Andrew S. Strohmeyer, 63, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday December 5, 2023 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born September 21, 1960 in Steubenville, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, David Strohmeyer; and two brothers, David M. Stromeyer and Joseph B. Strohmeyer.

Andrew was a dishwasher...

Dec 4, 2023

Maurice "Dexter" Brewer, 77, of Rayland, OH, passed away Monday December 4, 2023 at Forrest Hill Healthcare in St. Clairsville, OH.

He was born March 3, 1946 in Birmingham, AL a son of the late Elton Brewer and Evelyn L. (Fluharty) Brewer Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Kenneth...

Nov 23, 2023

Richard J. "Rich" Byers, 92, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday November 23, 2023 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born November 28, 1930 in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Paul J. and Anna (Ubrin) Byers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Nov 19, 2023

Francis "Bugs" Bonafede, We are devastated to announce that on November 19, 2023 Bugs passed away at home with family and friends by his side, after an unexpected and quick bout with cancer.

He was born in Mingo Jct., Ohio on November 30, 1931 to Franco and Chiarina (DelGallo) Bonafede. He was 91.  His sisters, Eva (Angelo)...

Nov 16, 2023

Winona W. Rish, 95, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday November 16, 2023 at the Schoenbrun Healthcare in New Philadelphia, OH.

She was born October 20, 1928 in New Alexandria, OH, a daughter of the late Myrtle M. (Morris) Buell Hobson and Harold Lee Buell, then loved and raised by Gerald A. Hobson. In addition...

Nov 9, 2023

Daniel W. "Danny" Wright, Sr., 54, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday November 9, 2023 a home.

He was born January 15, 1969 in Wellsville, OH, a son of the late Ralph Wright and Viola (Shinn) Wright, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Wright; and two brothers,...

Nov 8, 2023

Helen M. Moran, 96, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday November 8, 2023 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.

She was born March 17, 1927 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Giuseppe "Joe" and Rose (Fanella) Sciascia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Edward "Moon" Moran,...

Nov 3, 2023

Mary Ann McDonald, 74, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away, peacefully Friday November 3, 2023 in Follansbee, WV.

She was born January 14, 1949 in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Bennington) Travis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three children, Kenneth R. Clark, Jr., Margaret Ann Howard...

Oct 31, 2023

Paul W. Jarman, 66, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday October 31, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Weirton, WV.

He was born June 16, 1957 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Charles D. 'Charlie' and Ida Mae (Griffith) Jarman, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles...

Oct 31, 2023

Cheryl M. Irvin, 68, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday October 31, 2023 in her home.

She was born July 14, 1955 in Canton, OH, a daughter of the late George E. and Mabel (Thomas) Pearce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Irvin, Sr. on March...

Oct 30, 2023

Linda G. Hoover, 71, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday October 30, 2023 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born January 14, 1952 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Joe Mercer and Mary Jane (Vanderpool) Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...

Oct 28, 2023

Art D. "Cookie" Cook, 68, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Saturday October 28, 2023 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born April 23, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Archie Cook and Sarah (Darnoc) Swiger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...

Oct 26, 2023

June L. "Mimmi" Owen, 95, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday October 26, 2023 at the Country Club Manor in Steubenville, OH.

She was born May 11, 1928 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of the late Richard E. and Mary "Ethel" (Humphrey) Brettell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 24, 2023

Vicki L. Bickerstaff, 56, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday October 24, 2023 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born August 1, 1967 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Donald Bickerstaff and Janice "Jan" (McIntosh) Bickerstaff Schenk.

Surviving are a daughter, Kara Bickerstaff of Mingo Junction, OH; two...