James Richard Thompson, 85, of Imperial Beach, California passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019. He was born July 5, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Willie and Goldie (Edge) Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia S. Seatris, in 1993 and three sisters Joyce Thompson, Josephine Oliver and Janet Dodson. Jim graduated in January, 1997 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Accounting from National...

Robert L. “Bob” Morgan, 92, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Thursday September 19, 2019, in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. He was born February 15, 1927 in McKeefrey, WV, a son of the late William and Roxy (West) Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Faye (Young) Morgan in 1987; and three siblings, Hubert Morgan, Louise Keller and Lewis Sylva Morgan. Bob retired from the B.O.F. in Mingo and Steubenville at...

Christina M. “Chris” Mains, 47, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Saturday September 7, 2019 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 19, 1972 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late James T. Bunting and Mary (Scott) Benvenuti of Mingo Junction, OH. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Peter Benvenuti; her father-in-law, David Mains, Jr. and a special uncle, Bob Wells. Chris graduated from Buckeye Local in 1991. She worked as a...

Shawn M. Shoulders, 24, of Adena, OH, passed away Thursday September 5, 2019 in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH, after battling cancer for 13 years. Shawn was the strongest person we knew; he had a big heart and was loved by many. He was born December 17, 1994 in Bellaire, OH, to Lee Shoulders and Becky (Carter) Shoulders of Wintersville, OH.   Shawn graduated from Buckeye Local High School in 2013 and was preceded in death by his pap, Tom Thomas. He was a...

Catherine M. “Kitsy” O’Malley, 92, of Mingo Junction, Ohio passed away Monday August 26, 2019 in the Carriage Inn of Steubenville. She was born on her mother’s birthday, September 18, 1926 in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Howell D. and Lucy Margaret (Jackson) Howell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick J. “Pat” O’Malley on Jan. 15, 2012; a son, Dale O’Malley on Aug. 31, 2013; a brother,...

Craig S. Welch, 56, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Thursday August 15, 2019 in his home after a courageous ten month battle with kidney and bone cancer. He was born June 12, 1963 in Weirton, WV and was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine A. “Geri” (George) Welch on March 18, 2018. Craig graduated from Mingo High School in 1981 and earned his Bachelors Degree from Ohio University in 1985. Craig was a restaurant manager down in the southern states and along the east...

Ronald E. “Ron” DiCarlo, Sr., 74, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Sunday August 11, 2019 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. He was born February 6, 1945 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Frank J. and Geraldine S. “Jerry” (Cox) DiCarlo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Randy DiCarlo. Ron retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel where he worked for 33 years. He was the owner of the former...

Brandi S. Tweedy, 30, of Rush Run, Ohio, passed away Friday July 26, 2019 in Mt. Pleasant, OH. She was born July 28, 1988 in Wheeling, WV. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Wilbur Tweedy; and maternal grandfather, Richard Pflugh. Brandi was a registered nurse. Surviving are her parents, Vincent and Tonia (Pflugh) Tweedy of Rush Run, OH; a daughter, Ryleigh Marie Dominquez; a son, Michael William Dominquez; her former husband, Michael Dominquez of Glen Robins, OH; a...

Josephine S. “Josie” Kovach, 89, of Brilliant, Ohio, passed away Friday July 19, 2019 at Sienna Skilled Care in Wintersville, OH. She was born July 4, 1930, in Rochester, PA a daughter of the late Alex and Stella (Golinski) Rudnicki. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steven D. Kovach, Sr.; and two brothers, Alexander and Joseph Rudnicki. Josie was a manager at the former Islay’s in Mingo Junction and a Homemaker. She was a member of the...

Arthur R. “Rich” Davis, Jr., 60, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Friday July 19, 2019 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born July 9, 1959 in Steubenville, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur R. Davis, Sr.; and his father-in-law, Thomas W. Bensie, Sr. Rich retired from I.B.E.W. Local 246 where he was a member for over 35 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working around the house, in the garden and in the yard. Surviving are his...