Kristina R. "Kristie" (Cortez) White, 39, of Steubenville passed away Friday Oct. 9, 2009 at her home.Kristie was born on Oct. 31, 1969 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was a 1988 graduate of Steubenville Big Red High School and attended Capital University and Columbus State University; where she received a B.A. degree in Financial Management. She went back to further her career at Franciscan University. She was a former employee of Sky Bank. Kristie was a former Little Miss Ohio Twirler and a holder of over two thousand awards.She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Wilmont Scheible and John "Ta" Cortez. Surviving Kristie are her husband Eric White of Steubenville, her two sons Jordan Quinn and Zachary Burch, step-children Eric Michael White, Derek White and Jonathan White. Her Father Richard J. and wife Elizabeth Cortez of Steubenville, her Mother Deborah Phillippi and her husband D. James Phillippi of Toronto, her Brother John Cortez and his wife Amy and their children Ariel and Jonathan of Hopedale. Grandmother Alma Cortez of Steubenville, Uncles Guy Cortez of Steubenville and Dave Cortez of Columbus. Grandmother Nancy Scheible of Steubenville, uncles Jim Scheible of Calf., and cousins Joey Scheible and Carrissa Wright both of Calf. Step-sisters Jami Montgomery and husband Dale of Newark, Ohio and Tami Phillippi and husband Steve Van Kevren and nephew Luke all of Pittsburgh. Nephews Aaron and Philip Hilt and their father Jeff all of Richmond, Ohio. Former husband Michael Quinn and wife Rhonda of Mingo Jct.Friends and family may call on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm., at the J. E. Foster Funeral Homes, Inc., 701 Findley St. Toronto. Kristie's Life Celebration Service will follow calling hours at 8:00 pm. Sunday evening. Burial will be at the convenience of her family. To offer condolences to the family online go to: www.jefosterfh.com

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