Richard Angelica
Jul 19, 2026
Richard Angelica, 84, of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away on July 19, 2026, from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio on July 25, 1941, the son of the late “Luigi” and Margherita (Romano) Angelica.
Rich graduated from Mingo High School in 1959 and The College of Steubenville and WVU with a Master's Degree...
Keith D. Gardner
Aug 11, 2026
Keith D. Gardner, 58, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday August 11, 2026 at WVU Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.
He was born April 2, 1968, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Glenn Cecil Gardner and Sandra Lee (Patton) Clark.
Keith proudly served his country in the U.S. Army before building a long career in the tree industry. Known...
Robert D. Striffler, Sr.
Aug 7, 2026
Robert D. “Bob” Striffler, Sr., 73, of Rayland, OH, (Rush Run) passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Bob was born November 23, 1952, in Rayland, OH, (Rush Run), a son of the late John Edward and Georgia Virginia (Littleton) Striffler. His roots ran deep in the hills of Ohio, and although life would take him across...
Ralph W. "Butch" Brown
Jul 30, 2026
Ralph W. “Butch” Brown 82, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday July 30, 2026 the Shadyside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
He was born December 28, 1943 in Rush Run, OH a son of the late Ralph H. and Beatrice “Betty” (Bensie) Brown Fabry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Shelby Taylor; a grandson,...
Shelly Bateman
Jul 29, 2026
Shelly Bateman, 76, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Wednesday July 29, 2026 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.
She was born June 28, 1950, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Edward W. and Verna Faye (Hammack) Bateman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Amanda Jo Lyautey on...
Heather L. Roe
Jul 26, 2026
Heather L. Roe, 44, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
She was born August 21, 1981, in Steubenville, OH and was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Zinn.
A 1999 graduate of Buckeye Local High School, Heather cherished time spent with her granddaughters, Octavia and Oaklyn.
Surviving are her husband, Lawrence G....
Tim A. Fair
Jul 19, 2026
Tim A. Fair, 69, of Steubenville, OH, passed away unexpected Sunday July 19, 2026 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.
He was born September 13, 1956 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late William and Naoma (Horne) Fair.
Tim was employed for the past 15 years as the head salesman at Guitar Center in Robinson,...
Timothy M Morgan
Jul 3, 2026
Timothy M. Morgan, 73, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday July 3, 2026 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.
He was born March 16, 1953 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Thomas M. and Thelma M. (Roe) Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha R....
Ronald A. LaFollette
Jun 25, 2026
Ronald J. LaFollette, 78, of Columbus, OH, passed away Thursday June 25, 2026 at Embassy of Winchester in Canal Winchester, OH.
He was born July 20, 1947 in Columbus, OH, a son of the late Ira and Dolores M. (Guthrie) LaFollette, II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine (DiFalco) LaFollette.
Surviving are a sister,...
Dennis J. "Denny" Galownia
Jun 19, 2026
Dennis J. “Denny” Galownia, 72, of Wintersville, OH, passed away peacefully Friday June 19, 2026 at home.
He was born December 23, 1953 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Victor and Florence (Callahan) Galownia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Victor Galownia and Steven Galownia.
Denny retired in 2018 after 48 years of...
Carol L. Clevenger
Jun 18, 2026
Carol L. Clevenger, 87, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday June 18, 2026 at home.
She was born April 23, 1939, in Leechburg, PA, a daughter of the late Darwin and Vada Mae (Neff) Burge, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Debbie Garnek and an infant Cherry Ann Clevenger; a brother,...
Joyce Wetherell
Jun 13, 2026
Joyce K. Wetherell, 74, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV.
She was born November 16, 1951 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late George A. and Marion V. (Burch) Reinacher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ross E. Wetherell, Sr. on August...
Brenda L. Board
Jun 12, 2026
Brenda L. Board, 86, of Brilliant, OH, passed away peacefully Friday June 12, 2026 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
She was born March 28, 1940, in Brilliant, OH, a daughter of the late Newton and Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Liston) Mayle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Perry “Keith” Mayle,...
Jacqueline A. Carr
Jun 8, 2026
Jacqueline A. Carr, 76, of Steubenville, OH passed away Monday June 8, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Private burial at Union Cemetery in Steubenville.
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Ronald G. Brandfass
Jun 3, 2026
Ronald G. Brandfass, 84, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday June 3, 2026 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville.
He was born May 28, 1942 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Edward B. and Virginia P. (Pond) Brandfass.
Ron retired in 1999 as a mechanical supervisor at the AEP Cardinal Plant in Brilliant. He proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Sergeant Major John D. Olexa, USMC (Ret.)
May 28, 2026
Sergeant Major John D. Olexa, USMC (Ret.), 95, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Thursday May 28, 2026 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV.
He was born May 1, 1931, in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late John and Anna (Hoyda) Olexa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sara E. (McNeill) Olexa...
Angela M. "Angie" Glover
May 25, 2026
Angela M. “Angie” Glover, 47, of Brilliant, OH, passed away unexpectedly Monday May 25, 2026 while on vacation in Myrtle Beach, SC.
She was born June 22, 1978, in Steubenville and was preceded in death by her father, Ralph F. Burke, Jr.
Angie graduated from Buckeye Local High School in 1996, then continued her education at The Ohio State University before earning...
Terry R Thompson, Sr.
May 19, 2026
Terry R. Thompson, Sr., 81, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2026 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
He was born February 13, 1945 in Morgantown, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve (Stewart) Thomas; his step-father, who raised him, Walter Thomas; his wife, Frances E. Thompson on October 27, 2008; three...
Harry D. Pantell, Jr.
May 19, 2026
Harry D. Pantell, Jr., 61, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2026 at home.
He was born January 12, 1965, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Harry D. and Judith Ann (Batton) Pantell, Sr.
Harry was a kind and gentle soul who never forgot a face. He found great joy in working in his woodshop, where he...
Grace Lee Evans
May 14, 2026
Grace Lee Evans, 75, of Richmond, OH, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, with her loving family by her side at Select Specialty Hospital at Weirton Medical Center.
She was born September 6, 1950, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Thomas Bowman, Sr. and Virginia (McDaniel) Bower. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
