RUSSELL E. "Moose" SANDERS, 69, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 in Trinity Medical Center ER, Steubenville.

He was born Steubenville , OH , August 25, 1945 , a son of the late Daniel F. and Hazel (Boso) Sanders. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel C. and William "Bernie" Sanders.

Russell was a crane operator at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel retiring in 1998; he was on the negotiating team and safety committee and finished as USWA 1190 financial secretary prior to retirement.

He was a charter boat captain and part owner of Marine Adventures, Inc based out of Geneva , OH and avid fisherman and enjoyed rabbit hunting with "Duke".

He was a member of Pilgrim Lodge #691 F & AM and Valley of Steubenville 32 degree Scottish Rite.

He married Betty Staymate May 13, 1969 who survives. They are the parents of Melissa ( Bryan ) Cooley of Richmond and grandparents to H. Russ and Courtney Cooley. He is also survived by his brother, Robert "Bob" (Becky Oliver) Sanders of Steubenville and sister in law, Joanne Jones of Virginia and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd. , Wintersville on Sunday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 9 PM where funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Monday with Pastor Bill Hibbs officiating.

Burial will follow in Steubenville Union Cemetery .

Masonic services will be at 8:30 PM Sunday.

Condolences may be sent online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com .