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Donna Mcconnell Hill

Donna Mcconnell Hill

Oct 3, 2009

Donna McConnell Hill completed her earthly service to her Lord on October 3, 2009, at the age of sixty-two. For twenty-five years, she was employed as a teacher by the Edison Local School District, retiring from John Gregg Elementary in the spring of 2009. Donna's greatest joy came from sharing the message of salvation through Jesus Christ and serving as...

Paul Robert Homol

Paul Robert Homol

Oct 3, 2009

Paul Robert Homol, 65 of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 03, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Paul was born August 28, 1944 in Bloomingdale, Ohio, a son of the late Paul George and Anna Marie Matuska Homol. He was a graduate of Hopedale High School, a veteran of the US Navy, an avid hunter and outdoorsman,...

Zina B. Ullom

Zina B. Ullom

Sep 17, 2009

ZINA B. ULLOM, of Bergholz, OH, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 in TMCW, Steubenville. She is survived by her husband, Charles "Nappie" Nemes II, a daughter, Letitia Daniels and companion Ian Wilson of Pittsburgh, her mother, Ronola (Adams) Colangelo and one brother, Christopher Walters, both of McKeesport, PA and another brother, Richard of White Oaks, PA and a sister,...

Denise Y. Rusnak

Denise Y. Rusnak

Sep 15, 2009

RUSNAK, DENISE Y., 53, of Steubenville, OH, passed away in her home Tuesday, September 15, 2009 surrounded by her husband and family. She was a clerk at the Wintersville Kroger's. Born in Steubenville July 15, 1956 to Harold H. and Dorothy A. (Lucas) Smith, she is survived by her husband, Sanford, two sons, Joshua Ware of Columbus, and Kenneth Ware...

Arthur Bryan Riggs, Iii

Arthur Bryan Riggs, Iii

Sep 15, 2009

ARTHUR BRYAN RIGGS, III, 48, of Bergholz, OH passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2009 in Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville. He was born December 11, 1960 in Canton, OH to Arthur Riggs, II of Bergholz and Edith Borkoski Riggs of Canton, OH. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Fisher), a son, Arthur Riggs, IV, at home, a daughter,...

Garry L. Shultz

Garry L. Shultz

Sep 14, 2009

GARRY L. SHULTZ, 64, of Bergholz, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009 at Trinity Medical Center West ER, Steubenville, OH, following a sudden illness. He was born in Steubenville, September 29, 1944 to the late Albert and Grace Varon Shultz. He retired from Weirton Steel as foreman of the boiler house and was a Vietnam veteran of the US...

Joy D. Coaly

Joy D. Coaly

Sep 14, 2009

JOY D. COALY, 71 of Wintersville, OH died Monday, September 14, 2009 in Wintersville. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was born in Dixie, OK, October 10, 1938. He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha, his parents, Charlie and Nancy Annie Lockwood Coaly and tow brothers, Adrian and Lloyd Coaly. He is survived by two...

Arlie F. Lowe

Arlie F. Lowe

Sep 10, 2009

ARLIE F. LOWE, 79, of Toronto, OH, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009 in Acuity Specialty Hospital, Trinity East, Steubenville following a lengthy illness. He was born August 31, 1930 in Hundred WV, a son of the late Franklin A. and Edna Church Lowe. He is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Emily Hartline, 5 brothers, Warren, Blaine, Harold,...

Lynda Krupinski

Lynda Krupinski

Sep 7, 2009

LYNDA KRUPINSKI, 58, of Steubenville, OH, passed away in her home of natural causes September 7, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 13, 1951 in Steubenville, OH. Lynda was a wife, a mother and grandmother. She was a strong, beautiful and independent woman who has been deeply loved by her family. She will be sadly missed....

Ralph W. Mcbane

Ralph W. Mcbane

Sep 7, 2009

Ralph W. McBane, 95 of Bergholz, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009 following a five week illness. Ralph was a life long resident of Bergholz, having returned to his hometown after graduating from Mt. Union College where he participated in football, basketball, track, and served as president ATO Fraternity. In 1935, he entered the insurance business and joined...

Anna B. Mcatee

Anna B. Mcatee

Sep 6, 2009

ANNA B. McATEE, 81, of Steubenville, formerly of Brilliant and Mingo Jct., OH, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 in Trinity Medical Center West Emergency Room. She was born December 10, 1927 in Martins Ferry, OH. She is preceded in death by her father, William Eddy, her mother, Frances Kuhn Eddy Gaffoli, an infant son, Sylvester and two brothers, George...

Shirley Mcclurg Boyd

Shirley Mcclurg Boyd

Sep 2, 2009

Shirley McClurg Boyd, 78 of Irondale, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. She was born November 11, 1930 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Phyllis Carman McClurg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Joy Boyd in 1982, two sisters Mary Caruso and...

Calvin A. Pethtel, Sr

Calvin A. Pethtel, Sr

Sep 2, 2009

Calvin A. Pethtel,Sr.,88 of Richmond, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville. He was a retired farmer and steelworker at Weirton Steel and was Methodist by faith. Calvin was born July 10, 1921 in St. Mary's, West Virginia, a son of the late Edward and Blanche Delong Pethtel. In addition to his parents...

Charles F. Spragg

Charles F. Spragg

Aug 23, 2009

CHARLES F. SPRAGG, 88, of Richmond, Oh, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009 in Lancia Villa Royale, Steubenville. He was born in Waynesburg, PA, June11, 1921, a son of the late Ira and Pearl Blacka Spragg. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel M.(Fouts) who died in 2002; and by 2 brothers, Robert Earl and Thomas Allen...

Reverend Thomas L. Fornash

Reverend Thomas L. Fornash

Aug 18, 2009

The Reverend THOMAS L. FORNASH, 70, of Bergholz, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009 in Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. He was born December 11, 1938 in Sutton, WV, a son of the late Lawrence and Tanna Bell (Conrad) Fornash. He is also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Fornash, Jr, an infant daughter, Jacklyn, a brother,...

Debra L. Connor-Choma

Debra L. Connor-Choma

Aug 16, 2009

DEBRA L. CONNOR-CHOMA, 53, of Richmond, OH, formerly of Bergholz, died Saturday, August 15, 2009 in Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville. She was born in Steubenville, OH, October 5, 1955, a daughter of the late William T. and Gladys (Elliott) Connor. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Connor who died in 2008. Debbie was an...

Mary Beth Ruthem

Mary Beth Ruthem

Aug 16, 2009

A teacher's teacher, MaryBeth Ruthem, of Steubenville, passed away August 16, 2009 at The Laurels of Steubenville, after a brief illness. She was born on January 16, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents James Richard Patrick and Linda Maxine Stewart Patrick and in 1997 by her husband Carl Ruthem, whom she married in 1971. MaryBeth's influence was...

James A. Saunders

James A. Saunders

Aug 11, 2009

James A. Saunders, 76 of East Springfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in Lancia Villa Royale Nursing Home Steubenville. He was born August 22, 1932 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Estel and Dorothy Andrews Saunders. He was a Veteran of the Marine Corp. serving as a Sgt. during the Korean Conflict. He was owner and...

Cameron Tate Parker

Cameron Tate Parker

Aug 11, 2009

Cameron Tate Parker, stillborn infant of Joshua Tate and Heather Lynn Critser Parker of Wintersville died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Weirton Medical Center. In addition to parents survivors are a big sister, Hailey, maternal grandparents, William K. and Stephanie Critser of Wintersville and paternal grandparents Jackie Parker and Robert Marr of Palm Springs, CA, great- grand parents, aunts, and...

Earl E. Elliott

Earl E. Elliott

Aug 3, 2009

EARL E. ELLIOTT, Jr., 48, of Bergholz, OH, passed away Monday, August 03, 2009. He had been driving a vehicle that was in an accident north of Bergholz. He was born in Bergholz, OH, January 13, 1961, a son of Earl E. Elliott, Sr. of Amsterdam and Margaret (Davis) Elliott of Wolf Run. In addition to his parents, he is...

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