Steven Lee James

Steven Lee James

Steven James Obituary

Visit the Schuetz Funeral Home - Mingo Junction website to view the full obituary.

Steven Lee James, 75, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away at Liza's Place on August 17, 2025.

He was born on April 3, 1950 to the late Charles James and Victoria (Bartosch) James and also by his brother Michael James. He is survived by his daughter Maria Z of Las Vegas, three grand children Maddie, McKenna, Mazy, Nephews and nieces Charles James, Michael James, Misty James and there kids, his very close friends Billy and Larry and Yevonne, Jimmy, Tom. and his extended family of Narcotics Anonymous.

He was a Crane operator for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, and a Paralegal from the State of Ohio Industrial Commission. He was also a salesman with many awards. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

And to those who want to send flowers.please make a donation to

Narcotics Anonymous https://na.org/contribute/

St. Judes https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/DIY/Celebrate?fr_id=162734&pg=entry

or Shriners Hospital. https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/campaign/705538/donate?c_src=google&c_src2=bts-2025-brand&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=157828074&gbraid=0AAAAADy9t15ODm3G2T3FnF_hxobEbFZ8E&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqqDFBhDhARIsAIHTlkuYtyvIVRUWVvEoLMqIPBpG1dAbeezPe2hOzn15YoLc-7HXeX753MAaAuTGEALw_wcB

Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Schuetz Funeral Home - Mingo Junction

235 Clifton Ave, Mingo Junction, OH 43938

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