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James C. Dear

2/17/1955 - 5/18/2019

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Obituary For James C. Dear

James C. Dear, 64, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Steubenville died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Cura Hospital, Oakdale, PA. He was born February 17, 1955 in Steubenville a son of the late Seward & Virginia “Izzy” Dear. He was a graduate of Steubenville High School and retired from Weirton Steel Co. Preceding Jim in death were his wife Janice Dear; five brothers Delvin Hanlin, Kenneth, John, Seward”Babe”, & Jerry Dear; three sisters Shirley Jackson, Mary Lou Diequez & Violet Ely. He is survived by his son James (Jennifer) Dear; four grandchildren Aiden, Clara, David & Evelyn; four brothers Michael & Martin Hanlin, Jerome & Ralph Dear; seven sisters Lorna Grimm, Ellen Everhart, Vivian Bauer, Cindy Grimm, Brenda Carnahan, Ruth Haynes & Sandra Lancaster; caregivers Randy & Valerie Caplun; and his former wife and mother of his son, Debbie Woods Clifton. A Gathering of family and friends on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Friendship Park from 3-5 p.m.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Jerome {Jerry} Dear

    R.I.P. my brother.You taught me alot of things in life and I thank you for that.I will miss you very much.I sat here and cried since I was told about your death and am still crying.Though we have had our ups and downs you were always my brother.You would beat me up one minute and then turn right around and protect me from whatever or whoever tried to hurt me.You actually got me quite a few dates when I was younger because the girls thought I was you.I didnt think we looked all that much alike but some of the girls did I guess.Hug mom and the rest of our family up there my brotherPlay all the golf now with no pain and you better keep playing pool because when my time comes and I come to see you all up there then the game is on.With all my Love,your baby brother Jerry.

  • 09/03/2024

    Kitsy Brettell Minor

    Jimmy, you were such a good friend to me when we worked in the screening station at Weirton Steel. You told me so many funny stories about your childhood and life in general.If Jerry or I needed you, you were there. I'm sorry I haven't seen you in such a long time but I sure did think of you always. Please accept my sympathy for the passing of Jim🙏His friend, Kitsy❤️

  • 09/03/2024

    Michelle Tedreau

    The Steubenville High School Class of 1974 expresses our sincere condolences to Jim's family. Fly high Jim until we are all reunited again.

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