Obituaries

Pearl N. Duncan

Pearl N. Duncan, 87, of Mingo Junction, Ohio died Monday, November 10, 2008 in Valley Hospice Care Center North surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 27, 1921 in New Castle, PA a daughter of the late William and Louise Onasch Humphrey.  Pearl was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and a member of United Methodist Women, a member of Royal Neighbors and a former employee of Dairy Lane in Georges Run.  She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.  Preceding Pearl in death were her husband Paul N. Duncan and two brothers Woodrow and Clifford Humphrey.  Surviving are two sons Ted (Lynn) Duncan of Wintersville, OH and Keith (Janet) Duncan of Mingo Junction, OH; two daughters Penny (John) Grinch of Shadyside, OH and Bonnie (Dr. John) Figel of Mingo Junction, OH; 11 grandchildren Chad, Chris and Teddy Duncan, Amber (Dan) Scott, Renee (Todd) Wurstner, Brian Duncan, Sean, Chase and Paul (Bethany) Grinch, Jordyn and Jonathan Figel; five great grandchildren Bryson and Teagan Duncan, Taylor and Shane Scott and Cade Wurstner; sister-in-law Patsy Finnerty and beloved friend Florence Hare.  Friends may call at Hoff-Shorac Funeral Home, 235 Clifton Ave., Mingo Junction Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. and at Harmony United Methodist Church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Sam Davis and Rev. Jason Elliott officiating.  Burial at New Alexandria Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be directed to Valley Hospice, 380 Summit Ave., Steubenville, OH 43952 or Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633

Date of Death:November 10, 2008