John Pugh, 79 of Wintersville, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Lancia Villa Royale Nursing Home, Steubenville. He was born February 4, 1931 in East Liverpool, Ohio, a son of the late John and Regina Lingg Pugh. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Pugh. John retired from the US Air Force where he worked as a weather man and also worked at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in the mailroom until retirement. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Mingo K of C Council #4361, Steubenville Argonne Post #33, AARP. John was an avid dog lover and supporter of the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. He is survived by two sisters, Shirley Ryan of Wintersville and his twin, Jean Vein of St. Petersburg, FL, a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Pugh of Wintersville, and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated Monday 10 AM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father William Cross celebrant. Burial will follow at Union cemetery, Steubenville with full military honors. Vigil service Sunday at 3:45 PM. Send condolences online at www.everhart -bovefuneralhomes.com.

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