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RICHARD ‘DICK’ TIPTON

Richard William “Dick” Tipton, 79, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at WVU Wheeling Hospital. He was born June 24, 1947, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late John William Tipton and Betty Jane Howell Tipton. Dick retired as Vice President of Belmont Savings Bank after more than 30 years of dedicated service. During his retirement, he continued serving others through his work with Toothman Funeral Home, where he worked for 16 years. A 1965 graduate of St. Clairsville High School, Dick excelled in athletics and remained a devoted supporter of St. ...

KATHY PADGELEK

Kathy J. Padgelek 78 of Martins Ferry passed away August 23, 2026. Friends may call Saturday August 29, from 12 to 4 p.m., service will be at 2 p.m. at Wilson funeral home Heslop chapel Martins Ferry.

NANCY JEAN BLACKER

Nancy Jean Blacker, 87, passed away on August 24, 2026 in Neffs, OH. Nancy was born on August 24, 1939 in St. Joe, OH to her late parents Naomi (Lahue) and Emmett Eikleberry. Nancy had retired as a Bookkeeper from Wheeling Dollar Bank and had previously worked for Florence Crittenton Home, ...

WILLIAM PACKER

William O. “Bill” Packer of Harrisville died on Saturday, August 22 after battling a recent illness. Bill was born on May 11, 1945, to William A. and Lucie Packer. He was a lifelong resident of the family farm, where he still resided, and operated Packers Orchard. Bill is survived by ...

ROY BENNETT

Roy A. Bennett 68 of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday August 23, 2026. Private services and interment at the private of the family. Wilson Funeral Home-Heslop Chapel assisting the family.

PATRICIA LEONARD

Patricia Sue Leonard, 81, of Fairpoint, Ohio, died August 23, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born March 16, 1945, in Fairpoint, a daughter of the late Leo and Virginia Shores Stachyra. Patricia was a retired co-owner of T.E. Leonard Home Maintenance. She was a graduate of St. ...