Stephanie Thomas

Stephanie Thomas obituary, Chester, WV

Stephanie Thomas

Stephanie Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arner Funeral Chapel - Chester on Jan. 6, 2026.
Stephanie Dudgeon Thomas, 65, of East Liverpool, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Valley Hospice Mary Jane Brooks Cancer Center North in Steubenville.
Born on August 3, 1960, in East Liverpool, Stephanie was the cherished daughter of Francis "Pete" Dudgeon (Janet) of East Liverpool and the late Vickie Fiber.
She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Victoria Thomas, and her brother, Scott Dudgeon.
Stephanie was a graduate of Beaver Local High School. Throughout her life, she held various positions, including working at a hotel in Florida and later cooking at Paula Deen's restaurant. She was known for her dedication to her work and her warm spirit.
In addition to her father and stepmother, Stephanie will be deeply missed by her step-brothers, Donald Perkins (Madeleine) and Brian Perkins (Jamie), along with other family members and friends who loved her.
No services are planned at this time. Stephanie is in the compassionate care of the Arner Funeral Chapel. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stephanie, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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