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Mary Agnes Stanwick

Mary Agnes Stanwick

Mar 26, 2026

 Mary Agnes “Aggie” Stanwick, 87, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Thursday March 26, 2026 at Sienna Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wintersville, OH.

She was born June 14, 1938 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Zygmunt and Anna Marie (Matusek) Jaworski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael L. “Mick” Stanwick...

Gail M. Canella Cochran

Gail M. Canella Cochran

Mar 24, 2026

Gail M. Canella Cochran, 70, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Tuesday March 24, 2026 at home.

She was born June 4, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Charles A. and Louella (Glasser) Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Terry Canella on September 4, 1978; a sister, Sandy LaRue;...

Margo E. (Garner) Kavanas

Margo E. (Garner) Kavanas

Mar 17, 2026

Margo E. (Garner) Kavanas, 73, of Rayland, OH, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at home.

She was born July 24, 1952 in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Russell and Alberetta (Specht) Garner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Irene, Lois, Annice, Ruth and Kathy; and four brothers, Russell, Tom,...

Mary Agnes "Aggie" (Flanigan)  Bradley

Mary Agnes "Aggie" (Flanigan) Bradley

Mar 8, 2026

Mary Agnes "Aggie" Bradley, 86, of Mingo Jct., Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 8, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born March 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Frances (Petrick) Flanigan.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph...

Lula Mae "Mama Lu" (Tucker)  Roe

Lula Mae "Mama Lu" (Tucker) Roe

Mar 8, 2026

Lula M. "Mama Lu" Roe, 78, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday March 8, 2026 at home.

She was born December 6, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Marvin E. and Betty J. (Thress) Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Roe on July 26, 2024; and three...

William "Alan" Bickerstaff

William "Alan" Bickerstaff

Mar 8, 2026

William 'Alan' Bickerstaff, 65, of Wintersville, OH, passed away unexpectedly Sunday March 8, 2026 at home.

He was born June 24, 1960, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late William J. and Cora I. (Welling) Bickerstaff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. "Bob" Bickerstaff.

Alan...

Bonnie E. (Eddy)  Lash

Bonnie E. (Eddy) Lash

Mar 8, 2026

Bonnie E. Lash, 63, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday March 8, 2026, at the Country Club Manor in Steubenville after a long battle with dementia.

She was born October 22, 1962 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Thomas and Shirley (Bickerstaff) Eddy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Randall L. "Randy" Lewis

Randall L. "Randy" Lewis

Mar 6, 2026

Randall L. "Randy" Lewis, 66, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Friday March 6, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born February 5, 1960, in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late Harry R. and Shirley Kay (Greenwood) Lewis, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three...

Annamarie (Parissi)  Stoddart

Annamarie (Parissi) Stoddart

Mar 6, 2026

AnnaMarie Stoddart, 85, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Friday March 6, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 29, 1940 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the Anthony "Tony" Parissi, Sr. and Goldie (Reidy) Parissi. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony "Tony" Parissi,...

Donna J. (Westfall)  Escobedo

Donna J. (Westfall) Escobedo

Feb 17, 2026

Donna J. Escobedo, 60, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of Goodyear, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 17, 2026 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born February 10, 1966 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Arden R. and Shirley D. (Jackson) Westfall. In addition to her parents,...

Bryan W. Kovach, Sr.

Bryan W. Kovach, Sr.

Feb 15, 2026

Bryan W. Kovach, Sr., 62, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday February 15, 2026 at home.

He was born November 14, 1963, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Steven D. and Josephine S. "Josie" (Rudnicki) Kovach, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Kovach, Jr.

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Ella V. "Boots" (Flowers)  Smith

Ella V. "Boots" (Flowers) Smith

Feb 8, 2026

Ella "Boots" Smith, 88, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 8, 2026 at the home of her loving caregivers, her grandson Charles Ortiz and his wife Michelle, and her two great-grandchildren, Kaydence and Trey Ortiz, who lovingly helped take care of grandma in Wintersville, OH.

She was born August 28, 1937 in Escambia...

Nathan A. "Nate" Bates

Nathan A. "Nate" Bates

Feb 4, 2026

Nathan A. "Nate" Bates, 24, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday February 4, 2026.

He was born June 14, 2001 in Martins Ferry, OH. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald W. "Jerry" Bates, Jr. and his maternal grandfather, Gene Brown.

Nate graduated from Buckeye Local High School in 2019. He...

Florence M. "Flo" (Meloy)  Coen

Florence M. "Flo" (Meloy) Coen

Jan 28, 2026

Florence M. "Flo" Coen, 93, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday January 28, 2026 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

She was born September 21, 1932 in Taylorstown, PA, a daughter of the late Alford W. and Anna (Sickles) Meloy Britton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jack R. Vardzel

Jack R. Vardzel

Jan 26, 2026

Jack R. Vardzel, age 7, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away suddenly Monday January 26, 2026 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH, after a courageous battle with multiple health issues.

Though his time on earth was brief, Jack was deeply loved by all who knew him. A sweet and cherished boy,...

Gary L. Roman

Gary L. Roman

Jan 24, 2026

Gary L. Roman, 60, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Saturday January 24, 2026 at home.

He was born July 27, 1965, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Fred M. and Rayvonna (Barton) Roman, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred "Turby" Roman, Jr. and John D. "Jackie"...

Mary Kay (Andrews)  Dojonovic

Mary Kay (Andrews) Dojonovic

Jan 24, 2026

Mary Kay Dojonovic, 90, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Saturday January 24, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

She was born in Toronto, OH, on August 6, 1935, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Herrick) Andrews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...

Drusilla "Jane" (Kendle)  Teramana

Drusilla "Jane" (Kendle) Teramana

Jan 21, 2026

Drusilla "Jane" Teramana, 85, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday January 21, 2026, peacefully at home after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.

She was born June 30, 1940 in Dover, OH, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Matilda M. (Jones) Kendle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Marsha R (Molner)  Qualtire

Marsha R (Molner) Qualtire

Jan 20, 2026

Marsha R. Qualtire, 84, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Tuesday January 20, 2026 at home.

She was born July 15,1941 in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late, John and Margaret (Fulton) Molner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Qualtire.

Marsha worked in the Hello Shop...

Douglas A Smith

Douglas A Smith

Jan 13, 2026

Douglas A. Smith, 65, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday January 13, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH.

He was born June 17, 1960, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Clyde L. "Smitty" and Lois J. "Jeane" (Rouse) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his companion,...

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