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Harry B. "Hank" Ensell, Jr.

7/14/1932 - 4/10/2015

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Obituary For Harry B. "Hank" Ensell, Jr.

Harry B. “Hank” Ensell, Jr., 82, of Steubenville, OH died Friday, April 10, 2015 at Bolger Country Club Manor. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on July 14, 1932 a son of the late Harry B. and Thelma Minks Ensell, Sr. He was a member of LaBelle View Church of Christ. Hank was a Navy veteran and retired as a welder from Weirton Steel. Hank and his wife Mary were lifelong fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steubenville Big Red Football. Their favorite vacation spots were watching the Pirates play spring training ball in Bradenton, FL and Geneva on the Lake. He was a Steubenville Big Red Football legend and had two softball teams named after him “Hank’s All Stars” and “Ensell’s All Stars”. Preceding Hank in death were his wife Mary Jo Ensell; two brothers Curly Ensell and Hoop Ensell and four sisters Martha Jane Ensell, Nellie Canyock, Cora Hermans and Thelma “Sis” Burnett. Surviving are three sons Kevin Ensell of Steubenville, OH, Mark Ensell of Calcutta, OH and Patrick Ensell of Steubenville, OH; daughter Karen Ensell of Dillonvale, OH; 11 grandchildren Holly, Ryan, Anthony, Kurt, John, Steven, Jessica, Jenee and Sean Ensell, Jeremy Huntington and Brian Roman; 20 great grandchildren and three special friends Bob McGinnis, Tom McClain and “Mingo”. Friends may call at Shorac Funeral Home (formerly McClave’s), 611 N. 4th Street, Steubenville Monday 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. where a service will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. with Minister Tom Arehart officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to Valley Hospice or Alzheimer’s Association. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Valley Hospice, Country Club Manor and cousin Brad.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Jeremy Huntington

  • 09/03/2024

    Loving daughter, Karen

  • 09/03/2024

    Loving Daughter, Karen

    I am always going to remember our last conversation that we had. I love you always, you and mom are together again never to part.Please give mom and Bobby and hug for me and tell them both I miss and love them.Please help watch over us, help me to be strong and not feel so lost and heartbroken.Love your only baby girl.

  • 09/03/2024

    Linda Drazic Cutri

    Dear Family , I am so sorry for your loss, my mother (Betty Drazic) was friends with Hank and Mary Jo. God Bless You All. Love Linda Drazic Cutri

  • 09/03/2024

    ralphdibaccco

    I feel honored to have gotten to know Hank and his family (by way of CCM) and proud to have been able to take Hank to his last Pirate game. RIP

  • 09/03/2024

    Don Carnahan

    I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Harry. Kevin, Mark, Patrick and Karen, my prayers are with you. I'll always miss talking to your parents every time they went to Kroger's. It's always hard to think of the right words to say in a time like this! May the Lord strengthen all of you during this sad time.

  • 09/03/2024

    The Shelton's In Virginia

    Sorry to Hear of your Loss Know that he is always with you All As long as we remember and Speak of them Remember the Memories you shared

  • 09/03/2024

    Mrs. Bob Maxwell

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    Jackie Wise

  • 09/03/2024

    Lisette Tedeschi

    It was an honor to meet and get to know Hank. He was a wonderful man! I will think of him often and will miss him. Sending prayers of strength and comfort to all of you.❤️, Lisette

  • 09/03/2024

    Ward, from the Knight's

    Sorry for your loss.

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