James B. Teaff
April 17, 1930 ~ July 23, 2026
Born in:
Steubenville, Ohio
Resided in:
Steubenville, Ohio
James B. Teaff, 96, passed away peacefully at Valley Hospice in Trinity, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Steubenville, OH. Jim was born on April 17, 1930, to the late James B. and Evelyn (Schrawger) Teaff.
He graduated from Steubenville High School in the class of 1949. After high school, he served 4 years in the Navy during the Korean War. Upon returning to Steubenville, he began working at Weirton Steel, where he retired from the purchasing department.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wives, Jean D. (Owens) Teaff, 1979, and Betty J. (Andrews) Teaff, 1994, and his sister Marcie Caproni.
Jim is survived by his sons David (Karen) of Rockwall, TX. Rob (Lori) of Weirton, WV, and Scott (Natalie) of Follansbee, WV. Six grandchildren, Adam Teaff, Jamie (Jesse) Keeder, Abby (Scott) Tomlin, Erin (Christopher) Minor, Zachary (Claire) Teaff, and Noah (Hannah) Teaff. Two great-grandchildren, Rudy and Grey Keeder, and his longtime companion, Edith Orkis.
He was a lifelong fan of Steubenville Big Red, OSU Buckeyes, the Cleveland Browns, and the Indians.
Per his request, cremation and inurnment are being entrusted to Greco-Hertnick. There will be no services. Burial will be private.
A special thank you to the staff at Valley Hospice and Grace Cottage for the loving care provided prior to and in his final days.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your favorite charity.
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Dear Rob and Family-My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. Wonderful person.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of James B. Teaff, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom.
You will not be forgotten…
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Navy Veteran, James B. Teaff, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Rob, Scott and Jim’s family. Our condolences on Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers for the family. I worked with him in the mill and always valued his help May he rest in peace with our Lord 🙏🙏🙏
My deepest condolences 🙏 to the Teaff family on the passing of Jim. Him and Mrs. Teaff were very good friends of my parents. RIP.
Rob,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your dad quite well from our old days at the General Office. I hope you and your family are doing well. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick Garan