Violet M. “Ladybug” Haines, 76, of Georges Run, OH passed away Wednesday June 13, 2018 at home. She was born December 30, 1941 in Wallace, WV, a daughter of the late Harry and Nola (Hurst) Watkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Haines. Violet was a homemaker and she also worked in retail, nursing homes and was a bar maid in various places in the area. She was a member of the Brilliant American Legion...

Marian “Kay” Turner, 78, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Friday June 8, 2018 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 3, 1939 in St. Bernice, IN, a daughter of the late Frank Sheets and Elsie (Colman) Board. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James L. “Jim” Turner whom passed away on August 20, 2016; an infant son, Terry Lee Turner; and a sister,...

Judith Ann “Judy” Brown, 74, a colorful character of Brilliant, OH passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday June 5, 2018. She was born October 20, 1943 in Brilliant, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry T. and Evelyn (Bell) Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. “Charlie” Brown, Sr. Judy retired in 1998 from AEP, Cardinal Plant in Brilliant. She was a member of the Brilliant Fire Department for...

Vicky J. McKelevey Sidell, 68, of Titusville, FL, passed away June 1, 2018 at home. Originally from New Alexandria, OH, and Brilliant, OH, she resided in Pittsburgh, PA. She fought MS since 2005 and retired from Mylan Pharmaceutical in Pittsburgh.  Vicky was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lee Bradford; stepfather, William I. Bradford; biological father, James Robert McKelvey; and grandparents, Olive and Charles...

John R. “Wiz” Fabian, 86, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Monday May 28, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. He was born January 6, 1932 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a son of the late Marion “Mario” and Mary (Liberatore) Fabian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret A. “Marge” (Legros) Fabian.   Wiz graduated from Mingo High School in 1949. He served his country as a Staff...

Jeff “Goathead” Martin, 56, of Rayland, Ohio passed away Sunday May 20, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.                   He was born April 26, 1962 in Steubenville, Ohio to James S. and the late Myra (Gaydosh) Martin of Brilliant, OH. Jeff retired in February 2017 where he was the senior coal yard operator at the AEP Cardinal Plant in Brilliant, OH being vice president of Local 478 for many years. He was...

Charles J. Williams, 89, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Saturday May 12, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 5, 1928 in Wellsburg, WV, son of the late Charles J. and Mary L. Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Barbara Williams; a son, David Williams; a brother, Paul Williams; and two sisters, Kathleen Bechtel and Beverly Barker. Chuck graduated from Steubenville High School in 1946 and from...

Daniel J. “Danny” Petrella, 87, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Saturday April 28, 2018 in his home.  He was born July 14, 1930 in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late John and Josephine (Filalo) Petrella. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Daniel K. Petrella; five brothers, John, James “Sassy”, Mario, Frank and Louis “Geno” Petrella; and a sister, Lucy M. Stanic. Danny was retired from the...

Jimmy A. Treadway, 61, of Rayland, Ohio, passed away Wednesday April 25, 2018 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville. He was born March 25, 1957 in Ft. Wayne, IN, the son of the late Able and Shirley Ann (Burmingham) Treadway. He was Baptist by Faith and enjoyed putting together puzzles and woodworking. Surviving are a brother, Johnny (Patty) Treadway of Rayland, Ohio; a sister, Judy Wurschum of Rayland, OH; two nieces, Belinda (Mike) Graham and Angela (Drew)...

Patrick C. Rychlick, 77, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday April 22, 2018.  He was born October 11, 1940 at home in Mingo Junction, OH, a son of the late Edward and Philomena M. (Ferry) Rychlick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jane A. (Anderson) Rychlick on August 12, 2009; and a brother, William E. Rychlick. Pat graduated from Mingo High School in 1958. After serving his country in the U.S. Marine...