James P. Purviance, 79, of Wintersville passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Sienna Woods Nursing Center. He was born in Steubenville on August 1, 1936 the son of the late Paul and Pauline Robinson Purviance. James was a former member of Starkdale Presbyterian Church and Red Oaks Golf Club. He had worked at M&M Hardware and for World Radio. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Albaugh Purviance on March 29, 2015. Survived by his children Lisa (John) Young of Bloomingdale, Lori Purviance of Bedford, TX and Brian Purviance of Bloomingdale; sister JoAnne Sogan of North Canton, OH; 3 grandsons Adam, Anthony and Alex Young; 2 nephews and 5 nieces. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home on Friday from 2-4p.m.
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David & Julie Robinson & sons
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Mike Berarducci
Deepest sympathies to Jims family. Good guy who always helped me and my family over the years. RIP Jim
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Dave and Kelly Roth
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Dave and Kelly Roth
Lisa thinking of you and your family, prayers..
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Richard Robinson
Deepest SympathiesRichard Robinson and family
09/03/2024
North Richland Hills, Texas
Uncle Jim was a very special man who was my first ever babysitter! There will always be a special place in my heart just for him. I am comforted knowing that we will see each other again one day. Deepest sympathies to my cousins, Lori, Lisa, and Brian. Love, Terri (Sogan) Caniford
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Chuck and Terri (Sogan) Caniford
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Leigh Ann Pownall
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Linda Davis Rupert
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Expression of Sympathy
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on April 21, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Your friends at Humphrey & Associates, Inc.
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Point Pleasant, WV
Brian, Lisa and Lori,Your dad was the salt of the earth. I am so glad I knew him. I will never forget all the laughs and good times we had at Red Oaks.I was so well treated by Barb and Jim. My heart is with you.Tim Maloney
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Jody Taylor -Pownall
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Angela Lyons
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Clyde and Toni Starr
So sorry to hear about Jim's death. Clyde and Jim played golf and spent a lot of time together at Red Oaks and Pike Inn. You have our deepest sympathy.
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