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William T. "Bud" Means, Jr.

9/23/1952 - 10/21/2017

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Obituary For William T. "Bud" Means, Jr.

William T. “Bud” Means, Jr., 65, of Toronto, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Valley Hospice Care Center North after fighting a courageous battle with MS for the last 40 years. He was born September 23, 1952 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late William T. and Dorothy Flaherty Means, Sr. Bud was a member of Kolmont Community Church, G K L Wildlife Association and Mingo Sportsman Club. Bud was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Despite his long battle with MS, Bud unwaveringly remained a positive and supportive influence to his family during his long fight. His stoicism and fortitude over the years remains an inspiration to all who knew and loved him. Preceding him in death was his brother Mark Means. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, whom he married May 18, 1974, Stephanie Kovach Means; two daughters Erin (Grady) Query of Charleston, SC and Courtney (Nikil) Prabhakar of New York, NY; two grandchildren Austin Query of Charleston, SC and Aria Prabhakar of New York, NY and Aunt Dorothy Means of Mingo Junction, OH. Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, on Tuesday from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. with Pastor Randy Sells officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or Kolmont Community Church, 48 Finley Road, Mingo Junction, OH 43938.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Jeff and chris

  • 09/03/2024

    Tony Colabella

  • 09/03/2024

    Mrs. Marie Brown, Stephanie Valentine,Vicki Littlejohn,Alesia Brogdon and families

    Our hearts were sadden by the news.His soul is at rest. May God bless and keep you in his loving care. Sincerely, Mrs. Marie Brown

  • 09/03/2024

    Patrick F. Murphy

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    Levi Flesher

    Cousin Steph and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers and best wishes are with you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Becky Gill

    Erin and Family- We are thinking about all of you during this difficult time. Sending you all love and hugs.Becky & Randy

  • 09/03/2024

    Becky Gill

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A GARDEN PATH was sent on October 24, 2017 Erin and Family- We are so very sorry for your loss. Know we are thinking about all of you. I know he was an amazing man and will be missed by all that knew him. Sending love and hugs to all of you!! Love you- Becky & Randy

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    Sherman & Vickie Bailey

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    Expression of Sympathy

    A GARDEN PATH was ordered on October 24, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    Carol Zapolnik (Wrkich)

    And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Heb.12: 1-2 Bud has ran the race with endurance and perseverance. He had earned his angel wings. Stephanie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on October 24, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    Valerie (Dobbins) Varner

    Courtney, Im so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers. I have such wonderful memories of you dad from when we were kids. I will thinking of you and your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Beckey Stasiulewicz

    Steph, Erin and Courtney -I'm so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. It's been a huge struggle for all of you. Be proud of how well you have all handled it - especially Bud. You are all in my prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on October 23, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    Sonny and Margaret

    Stephanie, Erin, Courtney and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bud fought a long and hard battle. We enjoyed our times with you. Hugs

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    Mike mcfadden

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent on October 23, 2017 Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss. We will always have great memories of Buddy. With deepest sympathy, Scott, Sherri, and Zach Gibson

  • 09/03/2024

    Mike and Jill Orsini and family

    Stephanie,Erin and Courtney, so sorry for your loss. Bud was such a wonderful man. His courage inspired many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

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    Expression of Sympathy

    A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on October 23, 2017

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    Sonny and Margaret

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