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Hugh R. "Rich" Amick

3/26/1935 - 9/30/2024

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Obituary For Hugh R. "Rich" Amick

Hugh R. “Rich” Amick, 89, of Wintersville went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Rich was born on March 26, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio the son of the late Charles E. & Edith L. Meyer Amick. He graduated from Steubenville High School. Rich was a proud member of the U.S. Army 11th Airborne. He retired as a Railroad Engineer from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and was a member of Finley Methodist Church. Rich had a passion for baseball memorabilia, collecting baseball bats, baseballs and autographs.

Rich was preceded in death by his son Charles R. Amick and sister Nancy Vein. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Joy E. Amick whom he married on September 20, 1964; daughter Carrie L. (Burke) Sullivan; sister Janet L. Amick and grandsons Burke Charles & Sean Michael Sullivan.

Friends may call at Finley Methodist Church, 958 Lincoln Avenue, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Gregory Kasler officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation in Rich’s name to Finley Methodist Church, 958 Lincoln Avenue, Steubenville, Ohio 43952.

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  • 10/29/2024

  • 10/29/2024

    MR & MRS BURKE D SULLIVAN JR

    Joy So sorry for your loss of a great man and our friend. May the Lord be with all including our Family Members. Our Love Burke & Polly.

  • 10/29/2024

    Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum

    May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Hugh R. Amick, give you peace, comfort and strength...Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.My thoughtsand prayers to the family of ....US Army Veteran, Hugh R. Amick, is "A True American Hero" God Bless†† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

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