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Norma J. Yenchochic

Norma J. Yenchochic

Mar 7, 2024

Norma J. Yenchochic, 89, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday March 7, 2024 at home.

She was born July 19, 1934 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Elden R. and Florence (Fry) Hope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Yenchochic, Sr. on January 2, 1992;...

Carol J. "Judy" Achhammer

Carol J. "Judy" Achhammer

Mar 7, 2024

Carol J. "Judy" Achhammer, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday March 7, 2024 at Sunnyslope Care Center in Bowerston, OH

She was born April 29, 1939 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Stewart and Annie (Forsythe) Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Paul Achhammer...

Patricia M. "Patty" Yoho

Patricia M. "Patty" Yoho

Mar 3, 2024

Patricia M. "Patty" Yoho, 74, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday March 3, 2024 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born December 7, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the William and Betty Mae (Nicholson) Welshans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Farnsworth...

John F. "Boom Boom" Buchmelter, Iii

John F. "Boom Boom" Buchmelter, Iii

Feb 26, 2024

John F. "Boom Boom" Buchmelter, III, 86, of Mingo Jct., OH passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, with his children surrounding him with their love.

He was born on May 30, 1937 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late John and Mary (Jarzabek) Buchmelter. In addition to...

Ralph "Eugene" Humes

Ralph "Eugene" Humes

Feb 21, 2024

Ralph "Eugene" Humes, 86, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Wednesday February 21, 2024 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born August 26, 1937, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Ralph V. and Ruth E. (Smith) Humes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother,...

Deloris A. Quinn

Deloris A. Quinn

Jan 28, 2024

Deloris A. Quinn, 82, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday January 28, 2024 at Lancia Villa Vista in Steubenville, OH.

She was born July 9, 1941 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Freda (King) Fish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Ann Mayle.

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Laura Ellen Miles

Laura Ellen Miles

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...

Melodie "Kay" Hartness

Melodie "Kay" Hartness

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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Sharon M. "Mimi" Smythe

Sharon M. "Mimi" Smythe

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....

Shirley A. Frye

Shirley A. Frye

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...

Richard William Hockenberry

Richard William Hockenberry

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....

Georgia R. Brooks

Georgia R. Brooks

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.;...

Andrew S. Strohmeyer

Andrew S. Strohmeyer

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...

Maurice "Dexter" Brewer

Maurice "Dexter" Brewer

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...

Richard J. Byers

Richard J. Byers

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...

Francis "Bugs" Bonafede

Francis "Bugs" Bonafede

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)...

Winona W. Rish

Winona W. Rish

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...

Daniel W. Wright, Sr.

Daniel W. Wright, Sr.

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,...

Helen M. Moran

Helen M. Moran

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,...

Mary Ann Mcdonald

Mary Ann Mcdonald

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...

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