James W. "J.R." Melko

James W. “J.R.” Melko, 41, of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016.  He was born September 18, 1974 in Steubenville, OH.  James was a 1992 graduate of Mingo High School.  He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He was a member of the Mingo Sportsman Club and the Jefferson County Sportsman Club.   Preceding James in death were his wife Edith V. Dodson Melko; father James M. Melko; paternal grandparents Michael & Kathleen Melko and maternal grandparents Willy & Virginia Menzel.  Surviving are his mom Cathy V. Menzel Melko of Wintersville, OH; sister Michelle (Allan) Whanger of Steubenville, OH; aunt Connie Tolman of Brilliant, OH; nephew Josh Stephen of Bloomingdale, OH; niece Taylor Stephen of Mingo Junction, OH; great niece Tiegan Chaffee and two cousins Ginie Lee Tabler and Seana Kourin.  Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Saturday from 4 - 6 p.m. 

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