John James “Sonny” Gribbin, 86, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born in Steubenville on November 19, 1936 the son of the late Francis J. & Edith M. Kennedy Gribbin. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church; graduate of CCHS and served in US Army. Sonny was a retired millwright from Satralloy and Bolger Nursing Home transportation. Preceding Sonny in death were his parents and sister Patricia Scharfenberg.
Sonny enjoyed Steelers football, playing cards with his great grandchildren and people watching.
Sonny is survived by his wife Erma L. Hill Gribbin; daughters Coleen (John) Petrella, Laura (Charles) LeRoy and Kim (Jeremy) George; seven grandchildren Jonathan & Justin LeRoy, Megan Barnhart, Tanner Petrella, Harley Cook, Brianna George & Brooke Throckmorton; eleven great grandchildren; sister Judith Gribbin; many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Winterville on Friday 5 – 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. with Rev. Michael Gossett officiating. Entombment at Fort Steuben.
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Julie Hill
Dear Erma, Colleen, Laura, Kim and family, I'm so sorry you lost Sonny. He was a good family man and a super nice guy. You will be in my prayers. Sending my love.Julie
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Kim George
Dad, you're my hero and the first man I have ever loved and will always love. You and mom taught me what true love is all about. You taught all your kids , grandkids, and great had babies what family is truly about. Thank you for always supporting Jeremy and I and Brianna and Brooke. They are going to miss you at poker night, but I know you are up there scooping some people on cards. Keep that ace up your sleeve! My heart will forever be broken, but I'll see you again one day! We love you with all our heart! "Jeremiah" and your baby Kim
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Kim George
Dad, you are my hero and the first man I ever loved and will always love. You and mom taught me what gruel love really is. You taught your kids, grandkids and great grandkids what family is all about. Thank you for supporting Jeremy and I and Brianna and Brooke with everything in life. We are all going to miss you at card night. I'm sure you're up there schooling people in cards. Keep that ace upYour sleeve. My heart will forever be broken, but I know I will see you one day. Love you always, Jeremiah and your baby girl Kim
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Kathleen Gribbin Vahey
So sorry for your loss. I have one very vivid memory of Sonny.. We were swimming in the old swimming hole down in reeds mill I wads very young and got caught in s small whirpool Sonny was the only one who saw me and pulled me out by my hair..
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Deborah Cole
My heart, goes out today as everyone, says there Goodbyes for now. We will Miss one of our kindest Uncle's, that anyone could ask for. He always made me laugh, and I know dad is up in Paradise, showing him where all the good food, is. LOL till we see each other again, Uncle Sonny RIP We Love you your Family, in Virginia
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Deanna Law
Coleen , Laura and Kim and families , I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a great man. He always had a smile for you.
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Irene and Diana Trombetti
Our deepest sympathy to friends and family of Sonmy Gribben. I remember spending time at Patty's and listening to the stories that Sonny and Bob would tell. There was laughter, lots and lots of laughter and the feeling of family. I treasure those memories of all the children and the love that we all shared. RIP Sonmy.
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