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ANTHONY JOSEPH BUMBICO

Anthony Joseph “Skip” Bumbico, born June 1, 1945, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, in Wheeling, West Virginia, at the age of 81. Skip was a proud graduate of Martins Ferry High School, where he excelled in basketball and earned a scholarship to further his education in Florida. Following his academic endeavors, Skip served his country honorably as a veteran of the United States Army. Devoted to his career in sales, Skip was known for his dedication and work ethic. He built a reputation for integrity and professionalism throughout his years of ...

HERMAN BORKOSKI

Herman Edward Borkoski, 88, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away peacefully, at Valley Hospice, in Steubenville, OH, on Friday, August 28, 2026. He was born on September 2. 1937, in Adena, OH, to the late Zigmund and Jennie (Martin) Borkoski. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in ...

JOSEPHINE COLLINS

Josephine “Josie” Collins, age 96, of Yorkville, Ohio passed away on August 26, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1929, in Yorkville, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Leona Collins. Josephine graduated from Yorkville High School in 1947 and worked for many years at the Social Security ...

JACK SECHREST JR.

Jack William Sechrest Jr., 81, of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away August 31, 2026. He was a United States Army veteran and worked in maintenance at Bellaire City Hospital for over 40 years. Jack was a quiet, hardworking man who loved his family, his home and yard, animals, cooking, HAM radio, war documentaries and westerns. He was known for being able to fix almost anything and was a devoted provider for his family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters Tiffany Sechrest (Eric Eberts) and Marcie Sechrest; and brother Charles Sechrest. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack ...

HENRY NIEMIEC

Henry Walter Niemiec, 92, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, Ohio. He was born on September 13, 1933, in Flushing, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Martha Stalz Niemiec. Henry was a retired employee of the ...

JULIA PEKLICZ

Julia R. (Smithoffer) Peklicz, 97 of Martins Ferry passed away Sat., Aug. 29th. All services will be private and held at convenience of family. Wilson Funeral Home – Heslop Chapel are entrusted with her arrangements.