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Joseph V. Dragoun

Passed 11/1/2012

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Obituary For Joseph V. Dragoun

Joseph V. Dragoun, 78, of Steubenville, OH died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Trinity West.  He was born in Dillonvale, OH on January 21, 1934 the son of the late Joseph F. and Frances Mollinger Dragoun.  Joseph was retired from Cooper Power Systems, Canonsburg, PA as an industrial engineer.  He was also the owner and manager of the Tri-State Bridge Club.  Joseph was a  Diamond Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League, past president of District 5 of the American Contract Bridge League, member of Steubenville Elks Lodge (B.P.O.E.), Steubenville Big Red Boosters Club and a US Army veteran. He was a graduate of Steubenville High School class of 1952; scorekeeper and statistician for the Steubenville High School boys basketball team since the 1996-1997 season.  He also scored several girls varsity games and had scored sectional and district tournament games at the Steubenville Arena. He was named by Steubenville High School as the official historian of Steubenville High School Basketball.  On March 8, 2008 he received the “Distinguished Service Award” from the District 5 Basketball Coaches Association at the Hall of Fame Banquet.  He has worked for Steubenville High School head boys basketball coaches Fred Heatherington, Dave Retton, Jeff Moore, Mark Masloski and Mike Haney. Joseph is survived by his son Vincent (Melanie) Dragoun of Wintersville, OH and his granddaughter Acacia Dragoun of Steubenville, OH. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Monday 4-8p.m., where funeral services will be held Tuesday, 10 a.m. with Fr. Thomas Nau officiating.  Burial at Union Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to the Steubenville High School Boosters Club. 

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  • 09/03/2024

    jerry hamill

    FAMILY OF JOE, SORRY TO LEARN OF LOSS OF JOE. HE WAS MY BROTHERS CARL,S BRIDGE PARTNER FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND THEY WON MANY TOURNAMENTS AND BOTH WERE LIFE MASTER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. SINCERELY, JERRY HAMILL

  • 09/03/2024

    Dorothy Hendricks

    I met and knew Joe through the bridge world. He was a great player. He was always willing to help me learn and grow when ever I ask him. I was fortunate to be his partner a few times and really enjoyed it. He will be missed every time we shuffle and play, as a partner or director. Rest in peace my friend!

  • 09/03/2024

    Bob Taylor

    Hey Joe, We were an awesome team at bridge. We beat all of them when we were playing in the Wheeling area in the 70's and 80's. I still remember at the Hudson, OH tourney when we played together and you made Life Master. Rest in peace my friend and someday we will play bridge again in that great bridge game in the sky. Your friend, Bob

  • 09/03/2024

    Jim Parks

    Rest in Peace my dear friend. I know you'll be watching down on the Big Red from your seat in Heaven.

  • 09/03/2024

    Donna Hill

    Joe will be missed by so many in the bridge community. He was a brilliant and meticulous bridge player and director. His services to the Steubenville Big Red sports world were also invaluable. Rest well, Joe. Your friend and fellow bridge player and partner, Donna Hill

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