Albert Cuiksa, 86 of Fairpoint, Ohio died Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born July 11, 1923 in Fairpoint, a son of the late John Cuiksa and Mary Ziek Cuiksa.

He was a retired employee of Bannock Coal and a member of Maynard PNA Lodge # 455.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nellie Sikora Lippian Cuiksa; step daughter, Rose Mary Tansik; four sisters and five brothers.

Surviving are his wife, G. Vivian Hughes Tyrell Talarovich Cuiksa; seven step children, Charlene Wright of Kansas, Walter Lippian of Florida, John Lippian of Cleveland, Brenda (Mike) Ross of Pasadena, MD, Janet (Joe) Gray of Maynard, Robert "Butch" Tyrell and Randy (Terri) Tyrell of Flushing; many step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. with Rev. David Powell officiating.

A private committal will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215.