RICHARD V. "Horse" COSENTINO, 65, of Wintersville, OH, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 5, 2009 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico while vacationing with his family. He was born in Steubenville, OH, November 20, 1944. He is preceded in death by his father, Christopher Cosentino. After his graduation from Catholic Central and his military service with the US Coast Guard, he completed a Masters Degree and was a science teacher at Indian Creek School District until his retirement. He was Catholic by faith. He was a talented craftsman, especially with wood, was a guitar player and loved blues music and travel. He is survived by his mother, Julia Cosentino of Steubenville, his long time companion, Lynn Marsh of Wintersville, his sister, Deborah K. (Allan) Valuska and their son, A.J. Valuska, all of Steubenville; by Lynn's sons, Brynly (Alyssa) Marsh, Vail, CO, Trevor Marsh of Long Island, NY and Kevin Marsh of Weirton, WV and Lynn's grandchildren Peyton and Landon Marsh. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM where Vigil Services will be at 7:45PM. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Thursday at Holy Rosary Church, Steubenville with Fr. Thomas Nau, celebrant. Entombment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with full military honors by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad. Condolences may be sent online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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