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MARNA JEAN NORCROSS

Marna Jean Norcross, 86, passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 6, 2026, with family in Marietta, Ohio. Marna was born on September 17, 1939, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, to Carol Blair Paglialunga and George Adamson Jr. She was a graduate of Miami University in Ohio and worked as a speech therapist for the Marietta City School System. Marna is survived by her two sons and their families: Jon Schneider and former spouse Dr. Kelli Cawley of Marietta, Ohio, and Curt Schneider and his wife, Jennifer Haupt, of Austin, Texas. She is also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, ...

HELENA DELATORE

Helena Rose (Sgalla) Delatore of Tiltonsville, Ohio, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Park Health. She was born November 20, 1936, in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Peter and Clara Filippi Sgalla. She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Tiltonsville and was a retired librarian for the Public Library of Steubenville, Tiltonsville Branch. In addition to her parents, Helena was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Delatore; infant daughter Suzanne Delatore; granddaughter Margaret Rose Delatore; siblings Zira, Zara, Joseph, Andrew, Marian, Gino, ...

WILLIAM ABRAMS

William (Bill) Abrams, 73, of Woodsfield passed away Sunday. Calling hours 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the Jerusalem Community Church. Calling hours 1 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday at the Moffett Community Church Woodsfield, Ohio. Arrangements made by Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

DONALD E. MYERS

Donald “Porter” “Slim” Myers, 86, of St. Clairsville, died April 14th. Memorial visitation will be Sunday, April 26th at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville from 2 p.m. to time of Military Honors at 3 p.m., conducted by the Belmont County Veterans Association. Celebration of life will continue at the Neffs American Legion 5 to 8 p.m.

JOHN BANIG

John S. Banig, aged 76, of Shadyside, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Born on December 1, 1949, John lived a life marked by quiet dignity and steadfast presence. Arrangements by Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists - St. Clairsville Chapel.

MARGARET ROMICK

Margaret Anne Romick, 89, of Matins Ferry, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, in her residence. She was born on July 23, 1936, a daughter of the late William and Pearl (Crooks) Romick. Margaret was a member of the First Baptist Church where she enjoyed working with Food and Fellowship. She worked as an accountant for the United Methodist Counsel of Churches in New York. Margaret was an avid animal lover and was involved with the local Animal Shelter. She is survived by her sister, Phyllis L. Ogden; a brother, Richard Romick; a son, Jeffrey; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret ...