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ROSE MARY OLINSKI

Rose Mary Olinski, 87, of Cambridge, Ohio formerly of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at Altercare Cambridge, Cambridge Ohio. Born on June 30, 1938, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph Bonfini and Mina Trigg Early. Rose Mary dedicated many years of her professional life to serving as a legal secretary for Craig Aalyson Attorney At Law, where she was known for her diligence and attention to detail. A woman of faith, Rose Mary was a member of the Salesville United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Rose Mary was preceded in death by ...

SHIRLEY WILHELM

Shirley Ann Wilhelm, 90, of Morristown, Ohio, died Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 19, 1935, in Morristown, a daughter of the late Velma Marie McMillan Major and Oliver Cleveland Major. Shirley was a retired schoolteacher having taught at Centerville Elementary and in the Columbus School District. She was a member of the Rock Hill Baptist Church in Flushing, a member of the Belmont High School Alumni Association and member of the Red Hat Society. Shirley enjoyed gardening and playing games on her tablet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded ...

DONNA MAE POTTS (PALMER)

Donna Mae Potts (Palmer), 63, of Powhatan Point, Ohio passed away on June 24, 2026. Born on May 4, 1963, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Edward Palmer and Donna Jean West Palmer. Throughout her life, Donna was a devoted homemaker, dedicated to creating a warm and loving ...

MADELYN HOLBROOK

Madelyn Holbrook, 91 of Martins Ferry died peacefully on June 23, 2026, at The Inn at Summit Trail in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. She was born on March 27, 1935, in Martins Ferry to Jack and Anna (Baldo) Kemo. Madelyn was a longtime member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, where she served on numerous boards. She also served on the Board of the Martins Ferry Public Library, and the Martins Ferry High School Alumni Association where she served as secretary- treasurer. Madelyn was also a member of the Alpha Pi Sigma sorority, Gamma Chapter. Madelyn was preceded in death ...

JIM GARCZYK

Andrew James “Jim” Garczyk, Jr., 85, of Maynard, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at his home. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 3-7 pm at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville with funeral services on Tuesday at 10:30 am. Burial in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

SHIRLEY BEDNARSKI

Shirley Ann Bednarski, age 86 of Adena, passed away peacefully at her home on June 23, 2026. Born on May 22, 1940, in Kenwood, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Sr. and Ann (Kokovich) Kobus. A proud graduate of Adena High School, Shirley went on to build a dedicated career, ...