Virgil Harry “Skip” Davidson, 71, of Steubenville, Ohio, died Thursday, February 28, 2013 at his home. He was born October 27, 1941 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a son of the late Virgil and Katherine Davidson. He was an Air Force veteran serving from 1959 – 1963. Skip retired from Weirton Steel. He was a member of Bell Chapel United Methodist Church; Ohio Gun Collectors, Pilgrim Lodge 691, Valley of Steubenville Scottish Rite AASR and several sporting clubs. He was preceded in death by a daughter Diana Davidson and two sons James and John Davidson. Surviving are his wife of 51 years Mary Ann Gibson Davidson; children Dwaine (Robin) Davidson, Melissa (Anthony) DeFrances, Kim (Mike) Wadas and Michele Davidson all of Steubenville, OH; eight grandchildren Michael, Nicholas, Katie, Paul, Dominic, Cameron, Victoria and Anna; great granddaughter Mylie; two sisters Dolores Barcalow of Mingo Junction, OH and Norma Johnson of Olean, NY; many in-laws, nieces, nephews and great friends. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Friday 7 – 9 p.m., Saturday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. and at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Proya officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben. Masonic service Saturday 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made directed to Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, 3419 State Route 213, Steubenville, OH 43952. The family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses at Weirton Medical Center and Life Line Hospital for taking great care of him for the past eight months.
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09/03/2024
Jack McIntire
I didn't know about your loss. Skip was a good friend and we will miss him alot.
09/03/2024
Scott A. Moore
To the family of Skip Davidson, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Skip for many years in WSX and considered him a friend. He will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. God Bless you all. Scott A. Moore - WSX Fire Dept.
09/03/2024
Rebecca Woliver
I love you.
09/03/2024
George & Sharon Sampson
Mary Anne and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Skips death. He certainly went thru a lot but I'm sure having his family close by helped. Keeping you all in our prayers. We are still in Florida. George & Sharon Sampson
09/03/2024
Maureen & Bill McDermott
MaryAnn, Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family at this sad time.We will always remember Skip with such fondness.His wit,sense of humor and love for his family are what we will remember most. sincerely. Maureen and Bill
09/03/2024
Amy Tabor Smith
Bless you and yours, Melissa. Jesus said: "Blessed are they that shall mourn: for they shall be comforted." Mt5:4 KJV Love in Christ, Amy
09/03/2024
All the "Truax" Families
To all the "Davidson" families: Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are with you in your time of loss of a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. We all have lots of memories spending time with all of you, especially at Austin Lake. We know how difficult it is to have a "patriarch" who is ailing and knowing we are unable to stop it. May God's peace be with you all.
09/03/2024
Tina Collins, LPN
To the Davidson family, you have my heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. It was my pleasure to be a part of Skips life at WMC- Skilled Care. He, as well as you, Mary Ann, have touched my heart in a special way. May God bless you all.
09/03/2024
Patty Yoder
Dear Davidson Family, Please accept my condolenceses on the passing of your loved one . Will keep your family in my prayers. Patty
09/03/2024
Roberta (Bobbi) Brandewie
Mary Ann, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. Skip was a wonderful, kind and loving man. He always had a smile and a wave for me when I was dropping the kids off from school. I will remember him fondly as well as I remember all your family. God be with you, and you are all in my prayeres. Love, Bobbi
09/03/2024
BURKE DALE SULLIVAN,JR.
SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF SKIP HE WAS ONE GREAT FRIEND. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU ALL COMFORT AND PEACE AT THIS TIME. OUR LOVE THE SULLIVAN FAMILY.
09/03/2024
Bob and Kay Kirk
Mary Ann and Family. We are so sorry to hear about Skip. We have many fond memories of spending time with him and your family.Bob will always have memories of hunting with him. We send our deepest sympathy and know that we're thinking of you and your family.
09/03/2024
Bryan & Rhonda Marcino
Sending thoughts and prayer to all of you at this very trying time. No more suffering for Pap or any of you. He fought a hard fight to keep going. You all now have another guardian angel to watch over you along with Diana. She is now enjoying time with her Dad. Bless you all!!!!
09/03/2024
Kelli McCoy
Dear Melissa, Anthony, boys and the entire family of Skip, We are thinking of you. You were the best daughter a father could ask for, Melissa. We send much love today and always. With Love, Kelli & Your Weirton Medical Center Family
09/03/2024
Chris Hyde Smith
My heart is with you, Mary Ann, and all the family. It's so hard to say goodbye to our loved ones, but thank God that He has them in the palm of His Hands and they will be waiting for us all to join them someday...I pray you feel God's loving arms around you all to comfort and give you peace...What a reunion he is having with Diana...Skip meant so very much to Daddy and I know the feeling was mutual...I can imagine Skip and Daddy planning their first coonhunt up in Heaven!!! Love you all!!! Chris and Ralph
09/03/2024
Shaun Barcalow
Goodbye, Uncle Skip. You were a real original, quick with a joke and a laugh. God keep you.
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