Sandra L. “Sandy” Clark, 71, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born March 12, 1949 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Charles L. Patton and Juanita (Gain) Patton Taylor Meszaros. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Clark on June 22, 2020. Sandy was a cashier at several places in Brilliant, including Convenient, the Food Factory, Pinos and the OK...

Donald P. Kakascik, 72, of Brilliant, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday November 30, 2020 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical West in Steubenville, OH. He was born November 11, 1948 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Albert Kakascik and Grace (Hopple) Kakascik Nichols. Don worked as a glass installer for Steubenville Plate Glass then he retired from Neidengards Harley Davidson where he was a salesman. He was a member of the Lovers Lane Church of Christ in Steubenville where he...

Richard E. “Flip” Herrick, 83, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday November 26, 2020 at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, OH. He was born November 20, 1937 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late Michael W. and Agnes (Stuber) Herrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vincenzia “Wengie” (DiLoretto) Herrick, on March 15, 2012. Flip retired in 1997 from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel where he was a foreman. Then he was an operator...

Sue A. O’Dell, 48, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 25, 2020 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical West, Steubenville, OH. She was born September 19, 1972, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Russell O’Dell and Patricia (Wheeler) O’Dell of Mingo Junction, OH.   Sue worked at Harding Middle School in the cafeteria where she was the head chef. She was a former waitress and manager at Eat-n-Park in Weirton, WV. Surviving...

William J. “Willy” Robinson, Jr., 73, of Mingo Junction, OH, went to be with the Lord on Saturday November 21, 2020 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. He was born November 4, 1947 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late William J. Robinson, Sr. and Beula P. “Bootsie” (Young) Robinson Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert A. Robinson Sr. and Arthur Robinson; two sisters, Sandra L. Morocco and...

Vicki L. Brandon, 59, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 in the emergency room at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, OH. She was born July 28, 1961 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of Albert F. and Alice L. (Loobey) Brandon of New Alexandria, OH. Vicki previously worked for the State of Ohio Compensation Department and she also worked in Dr. Capito’s office. She was a member of Kolmont Community Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her...

John “Yonk” Boka, 96, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday November 15, 2020 at The Laurels of Steubenville. He was born November 19, 1923 in Mingo Junction, OH a son of the late Michael and Barbara (Kendrach) Boka. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Thompson Boka; his second wife, Delores E. Boka; a son, Larry “Moose” Morris; two brothers, Mike and George “Honey” Boka; and three sisters, Anna Boka Murphy,...

Kenneth E. “Ken” Yost, 91, of Brilliant, OH, formerly of Sebring, FL passed away Sunday November 1, 2020 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH. He was born June 5, 1929 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Richard R. and Lida E. (Lewis) Yost. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna “Dee Dee” O’Dell; a step-son, Mike Garza; a brother, Roy Yost; a sister, Dorothy Wilt; and a grandson, David...

Joan Marie Crites, 83, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born January 19, 1937, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Harriett (Campbell) Sargeant, Sr.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Sargeant. Joan was a secretary in the business office at the former Ohio Valley Hospital then she was a homemaker. She loved her crafts and...

Marlene M. Boka, 83, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Saturday October 17, 2020 at the Hennis Care Center in Dover, OH. She was born December 13, 1936, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, the daughter of the late Michael and Ruby (DeVore) Boka.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant twin sister, Darlene Faye Boka. Marlene worked at the Starlight workshop in Dover, OH and loved music and dancing. She was a former member of the St. John the Baptist Byzantine...