Mary Jane Malesky Raineri

Mary Jane (Malesky) Raineri, 88, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Thursday December 22, 2022, in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 20,1934 in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Patsy and Rose (Salvatore) Magnone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard K. “Rich” Raineri on July 26, 2012; and two brothers, Albert (Ruby) and Angelo Magnone

Mary Jane retired in 1991 from the TV department at Sears Department Store. She enjoyed gardening and flowers; making jewelry, baking and cooking, and was an avid Steelers and OSU fan.

Surviving are two sons, Jeff (Vicki) Malesky of Reynoldsburg, OH and Greg (Missy) Malesky of New Alexandria, OH; a step-son, Rick (Becky) Raineri of Follansbee, WV; a step-daughter, Janna Brentin of Uniontown, OH; nine grandchildren, Jake (fiancé Suzy Gatons) Malesky, Dana Malesky, Josh (Barb) Malesky, Zach Malesky, Adrienne (James Bradley) Rine, Ryan (Loralee) Raineri, Brittany (Jay) Lyonett, Hillary Brentin and Hayley Brentin; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Dee Soltis of St. Clairsville, OH; sister-in-law, Joyce Magnone of California; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., with Kenny Kourim, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow at New Alexandria Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed in Mary Jane’s memory to the Carriage Inn of Steubenville, 3102 St. Charles Dr., Steubenville, OH 43952.

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