Larry K. Starr

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 worked at the Coca-Cola Bottling plant, then he worked at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. where he was a foreman on the railroad. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Steubenville. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and reading.

Surviving are two children, Larry Allen Starr and his fiancé Christina Godsil of Marysville, OH and Stacey (Keith) Handzus of Mingo Junction, OH; a sister, Charlene Rae Pearce of Marysville, OH; six grandchildren, Robert (Nancy) Handzus, Jr. of Mingo Junction, OH, Bryan (Elizabeth) Handzus of Benwood, WV, Kayelynn Handzus of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, AmberLeigh (Nathan) Molby of Grove City, OH, Addison Starr of Lewis Center, OH and Annika Starr of Dublin, OH; and seven great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the St. Mark Lutheran Church, 133 Lovers Lane, Steubenville, OH 43953 on Monday April 29th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his funeral service at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Scott Kuntz, officiating. Private interment at Union Cemetery in Steubenville.

Memorial contributions may be directed in Larry’s name to the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements were entrusted to Wheeler Funeral Home. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneralhomes.com.

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