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Orford G. "Art" Knicely

3/27/1929 - 1/11/2017

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Obituary For Orford G. "Art" Knicely

Orford G. “Art” Knicely, 87, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Valley Hospice. He was born in Heaters, WV on March 22, 1929 a son of the late Stanley and Georgia Gibson Knicely. Art was retired from Howard Bowers Constracting and was a member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Steubenville Masonic Lodge 45 F&AM 32 Degree, Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville, Steubenville Shrine Club, Steel Valley Antique Car Club and he had worked for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Ann Merryman Knicely, she passed on October 18, 2016; granddaughter Billie Jo Whanger; sisters Freda M. Knicely, Alta “Loretta” Hawkins and Lochia Dunn; brothers Creatis, Wendell and Clifford Knicely. Art is survived by his children Karen (William) Dellapenna of Mingo Junction, OH, Judy (Edward) Lyons of Steubenville, OH, Bunny (Bill) Whanger, David (Ericka) Knicely and Robin (Don) Laughery all of Wintersville, OH; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Friends may also call on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church from 10a.m. until time of service at 11a.m. with Rev. Jeff Proya officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. Masonic service Friday at 7:30p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bell Chapel United Methodist Church.

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  • 09/03/2024

    jodi hanle

    one of my favorite ousins He was a awesome father to his children and a great grandfather my favorite memory was when he use to take me for rides on his motorcycle when i was a kid you have always held a special place in my heartlove andprayers to the family

  • 09/03/2024

    Tom and Carol Bell

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on January 12, 2017 To: Robin, Don, Carly, and Kyle We love you guys, so sorry for your loss. Love and Prayers, The Belt Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Linda miro

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on January 13, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    Lorie & Dan Swearingen

    I am so sorry for the lose of your Dad, he was a good man and a wonderful friend to my Dad. I can't imagine losing your Mom and Dad so close but at least they are together again. I hope that can give you a little comfort. All of you have my deepest sympathy.

  • 09/03/2024

    dave and bunny zapolnik

  • 09/03/2024

    Mary Ann Zinsser Degenkolb

    Sympathy to the entire Knicely. I went to Mingo High School with Mr. Knicely's children.

  • 09/03/2024

    Lynn Buchanan

  • 09/03/2024

    Susan Guy

    My sincere condolences for your loss. Art was a great guy. He will be missed.

  • 09/03/2024

    Josie (McCormick) Sellers

    Sorry to hear about the passing of both Art and Ruth. I grew up across the street from them until my family moved in 1990. Have many fond memories of them and their family.

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