JACOB RANDALSON, 94, of Bergholz, OH, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007 in Trinity Medical Center East, Steubenville following an extended illness. He was a retired coal miner machine operator for Y and O Coal Company and was owner/operator of the Brush Creek Coal Co. and Randalson Coal Co. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Assn. and St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Amsterdam. He was born March 28, 1913 in Brownsville, PA, a son of the late Carl S. and Carmella (Laverti) Randalson. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Frances A. (Damico) Randalson; by 2 sons, Jacob Randalson and wife Sue of Carrollton and Carl S. Randalson and wife Kathy of Amsterdam, and a daughter, Carmella Scopel and husband Elio of Amsterdam; by 2 sisters, Mary and Rosie both of St. Louis, Mo, a brother, James Randalson, Bergholz, 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second St., Bergholz, Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM with a Vigil Service at 3:45 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. John McCoy 11 AM Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Amsterdam. Burial will follow in Bergholz Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful caregivers Mr. and Mrs. Randalson have been privileged to have over the years. They have all been greatly appreciated by the Randalson family. Condolences may be sent online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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