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William W. "Bill" McKim

Passed 2/13/2012

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Obituary For William W. "Bill" McKim

William W. “Bill” McKim, 79, of Steubenville, OH has left and gone to be with the Lord in Heaven on Monday, February 13, 2012.  He was born October 28, 1932 on a farm in Adena, Ohio a son of the late Holly Thomas and Mary P. Harvoth McKim.  Bill was a member of Piney Fork Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder.  His hobby was collecting old bottles of the 1800’s which inspired him to start the Jefferson County Antique Bottle Club, which he was a member of for 14 years.  He spent 12 years in Wadsworth, Ohio after Adena School and rest of his life in Jefferson County.  Bill retired from Wheeling-Pitt in 1986 after 20 years of service in the 80 inch mill where he was a scarfer and head hooker in the production department.  He was preceded in death by his brother David McKim.  Surviving are his wife of many years Mary K. Boyer McKim whom he married on December 7, 1957; son Ronald W. (companion Carolyn) McKim of Columbus Grove, OH; daughter Marlene (companion Mario DeStefano) McKim of Steubenville, OH; brother Martin (June) McKim of Adena, OH; sister Mary Ann Rittenhouse of Meadville, PA and special beloved pet Chewey.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville Thursday 3 – 7 p.m. where a service will be held Friday 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Darrin L. Jones officiating. Burial at Holly Memorial Gardens.  

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  • 09/03/2024

    Norma Harris

    Mary, MArlene, and Ron. So sorry to hear about the passing of Bill.I recently found out about his passing. I know he will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of need.

  • 09/03/2024

    Homer Critser

    Mary,Ron and Marlene Sorry to hear of your loss.Brothers from back home told me and I was shocked to hear of Bills passing. He will be deeply missed. All the best to you in this time of need. Homer Critser and Debbie Ward.

  • 09/03/2024

    Phyllis and Dave Toto

    Dear Mary, Marlene, and Ron, We are so sorry for your loss. Dave and I just found out about the passing of Bill today, Saturday, February 18th, when he came out of the coke plant from Graig Polen, who also used to work at the 80 inch. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. Love to all, Dave and Phyllis Toto

  • 09/03/2024

    Joyce Hatfield

    Deepest sympathy to all of you. May you find comfort in your many memories in the days ahead. God Bless.. Dale & Joyce Hatfield

  • 09/03/2024

    Renee Pastre

    Marlene, Heaven needed an angel... I will always remember your father's smile, it was so genuine and pleasing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Renee Pastre

  • 09/03/2024

    Gloria Doban

    So sorry for your loss Mary & Marlene & Chewy. You were good neighbors. Bill was always around and enjoyed life. Our prayers are with you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Michael & Suda Stritzinger

    Bill's aready been missed in our group of auction family. We all will miss him greatly.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dave DeChristopher

    Your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I,ll miss seeing Bill in the yard everytime I go past the house. God Bless and take care. Dave

  • 09/03/2024

    LISA BROWN

    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL ALWAYS MISS BILL. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU GUYS. LOVE LISA

  • 09/03/2024

    Bonnie Booth

    I will surely miss Bill's advice on his knowledge of area bottles, no one knew them like he did!What a kind and helpful person he was, I will miss him.To his wife and family, God bless you all.

  • 09/03/2024

    LINDA BUFFONE

    I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I pray that God helps you through this difficult time. Thinking of you Linda

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