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MINNIE TAFFE

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Minnie Taffe, formerly of Washington Street, Bellaire, a beloved member of the Bellaire community, who departed this life peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on October 12, 1926, in Bellaire, Ohio, Minnie was a cherished daughter of the late Dominack and Jennie Nardo. Minnie dedicated her life to being a homemaker, always ensuring that her home was filled with warmth and love. A devout member of St. John Catholic Church, Minnie’s spirit of kindness and generosity touched all who knew her. She was preceded in ...

ROGER PETERS

Roger Peters, 75, of Bellaire, OH passed away on Wednesday March 5, 2025. Mass at St. John, Bellaire, OH will be on Friday March 7, 2025 at 11 AM with Fr. Dan Heusel officiating. Arrangements by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, Bellaire, OH.

HELEN DETLING

Helen Lydia Detling, 95, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Emerald Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born on September 30, 1929, in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Henry Carl and Burdella (McConnell) Lewis. Helen was a 1947 graduate of Barnesville High ...

PATRICIA DeVAULT

Patricia Ann DeVault, 89, of Belmont, passed away on March 1, 2025. She was born on November 13, 1935 in Waynesburg, PA to the late Henry Moore and Jesse Mae (Buchanan) Ullom. Patricia retired from Union Local Schools as a cook and custodian. She loved to be with her family and enjoyed ...

CLARA SAFFLE

Clara Jean Blair Saffle, 85 of Waverly, Ohio formerly of Woodsfield, passed away Monday. Calling hours 11 a.m. until time of funeral at 1 p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield Ohio.

WILLIAM RUPP

William Ronald Rupp, 86 of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Cumberland Pointe Nursing Care. He was born July 16, 1938, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late William E. and Dorothy Jane (Neuhardt) Rupp. William was retired from Cardinal Health, was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry and was a proud veteran of the Unites States Marine Corp Reserves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Prochaska) Rupp Left to cherish his memory are his children, Pamela (Brian) Turley of Bethesda, Renee (Kelsie) ...