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MARGARET TRACEY

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Tracey, 98, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on March 20, 1926, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Sacher) Singer. Peggy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Martins Ferry and retired from the First National Bank, Bridgeport. She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia Walker, and Mary Agnes Foster; two grandsons, Chris, and Joey Foster; nine great grandchildren, Kiara Haskell, Liam Foster, Tali Schroeder, Keilee Foster, Jamison Foster, Noah Schroeder, Rylan Foster, ...

ANTOINETTE FREY

Antoinette Marie Frey, 84, formerly of Bellaire passed away passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, West Virginia Born on December 7, 1940, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Dobos Zelipsky. Antoinette dedicated much of her life to serving others through her work. She spent time as a bank teller, and also had a career in cosmetology. Throughout her life, Antoinette demonstrated a strong work ethic and a kind spirit, touching the lives of many with her warmth and generosity. Her contributions to her community and her ...

MICHAEL OLACK

Michael Franklin Olack, 56, of Shadyside, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born on January 18, 1969, in Bellaire, Ohio, he dedicated his life to the service of others as a Social Worker for Child Protective Services in the state of West Virginia. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Lydia and Ignatz Olack; brothers, John and Charles Olack; sister, Judy Johnson; and honorary father, Robert Stillion. Michael leaves behind a loving family, including his cherished wife, Christal Olack; sons, Ethan ...

HELEN WINZENREID

Helen Jeanean Winzenreid, 92, of Key Ridge, Bellaire, Ohio, died Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, West Virginia. She was born March 5, 1932, in Powhatan Point, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry and Bernice Younger Helms. Helen was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a Methodist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Earl V. Winzenreid Sr.; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Lou Winzenreid; two brothers; and six sisters. Helen is survived by her three sons, Ernie (Cathy) Winzenreid, Earl ...

AMY SCHEEHLE

39 Forever: Amy Louise Scheehle, a fiery redhead with an even brighter spirit, passed away on February 20, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1953, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Dolores (Adkins) and Raymond Satow. Though we all know she wasn’t 39, Amy made it clear that if her obituary said ...

ANNE McKEEN

Anne Christine (Weigand) McKeen, 58, of Panama City Beach, Florida, formerly of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 surrounded by family at her home in Florida. Anne is now reunited in heaven with the love of her life, Dave McKeen. Anne was born July 5, 1966, in ...