Obituaries

James W. "Uncle Jim" Richardson

James W. “Uncle Jim” Richardson, 72, of Wintersville, OH died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Valley Hospice Care Center North surrounded by family and special friends Pat, Jane and Gene.  He was born August 29, 1936 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Stewart and Annie Ross Richardson.  James was an elder of Two Ridges Presbyterian Church.  He was a member of Steubenville Masonic Lodge #45, a past member of Steubenville Shrine Motor Patrol and a past member of Jefferson Sportsman Club.  He was an avid golfer, enjoyed trap shooting and loved his western movies.  James retired from Weirton Steel as a roller at the #8 Tandem Mill after 38 years of service.  He was a Wintersville EMT and an Army Veteran.  Surviving are his wife of 49 years Shirley A. Thompson Richardson; two sons Edward James (Monica) Richardson and Michael Alan (Tabitha) Richardson; six grandchildren Erin, Josh, Kayla, Kelli Jo, Hannah and Hayden Richardson; brother Bob (Pat) Richardson; sister Fran (Norman) Cooney; two brothers-in law Ed (Ann) Thompson and Bob (Cathy) Thompson; two sisters-in-law Mary Kay (Geary) Bates and Ruth (Sam) Porreca; several nieces and nephews and many close friends.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville Wednesday 4-8 p.m. and at Two Ridges Presbyterian Church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bill Lawrence officiating.  Burial at Fort Steuben where Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad will perform military honors.  Masonic services Wednesday 3:30 p.m.  Memorial donations may be directed to Two Ridges Presbyterian Church or Valley Hospice.    

Date of Death: January 18, 2009