Jerome R. "Bud" Hughes, 84, of Steubenville, (Pottery Addition) Oh, passed away Friday July 6, 2012 at his home. Bud was born July 11, 1927 in Toronto, OH, son of the late Lawrence J. and Nellie G. Hashman Hughes. Bud was retired with 36 years of service with the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Mingo BOF Plant. He was Methodist by faith, a member of Toronto American Legion Post# 86 and was an avid hunter and fisherman.Bud served his country during W.W. II and the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by his brother Benjamin Hughes and by his sister Norma J. Ossio. Surviving are two nephews, Roy A. (Buddy) Ossio and Benjamin R. Ossio both of Steubenville; three nieces, Frances E. Brownfield of Steubenville, Sherry L. McKelvey of Salineville, OH and Joan E. Ossio of Wellsburgh, WV; his great-aunt Gladys Roush of N. Fort Myers, FL; four great-nieces and nephews, Jeremy D. Hughes, Jennifer A. Hughes, Melissa A. Ossio Elliott, Amy L. Ossio and several great-great nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend Bud's committal service on Tuesday July 10, 2012 at 10:30 am at the Chapel in Union Cemetery in Steubenville. The Family will be present from 10am to the time of the service at 10:30am. Pastor John Westling will provide the service for Bud. Toronto American Legion Post #86 will provide full Military Honors following the Committal Service. Bud's family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Toronto American Legion, PO Box 56 Toronto, OH 43964.Arrangements are in the care of J. E. Foster Funeral Homes, Inc., 701 Findley St. Toronto, Ohio. www.jefosterfh.com

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