John James "Sonny" Gribbin
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John James “Sonny” Gribbin, 86, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born in Steubenville on November 19, 1936 the son of the late Francis J. & Edith M. Kennedy Gribbin. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church; graduate of CCHS and served in US Army. Sonny was a retired millwright from Satralloy and Bolger Nursing Home transportation. Preceding Sonny in death were his parents and sister Patricia Scharfenberg.
Sonny enjoyed Steelers football, playing cards with his great grandchildren and people watching.
Sonny is survived by his wife Erma L. Hill Gribbin; daughters Coleen (John) Petrella, Laura (Charles) LeRoy and Kim (Jeremy) George; seven grandchildren Jonathan & Justin LeRoy, Megan Barnhart, Tanner Petrella, Harley Cook, Brianna George & Brooke Throckmorton; eleven great grandchildren; sister Judith Gribbin; many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Winterville on Friday 5 – 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. with Rev. Michael Gossett officiating. Entombment at Fort Steuben.
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John James "Sonny" Gribbin
November 19, 1936-July 26, 2023
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