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MADELYN HOLBROOK

Madelyn Holbrook, 91 of Martins Ferry died peacefully on June 23, 2026, at The Inn at Summit Trail in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. She was born on March 27, 1935, in Martins Ferry to Jack and Anna (Baldo) Kemo. Madelyn was a longtime member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, where she served on numerous boards. She also served on the Board of the Martins Ferry Public Library, and the Martins Ferry High School Alumni Association where she served as secretary- treasurer. Madelyn was also a member of the Alpha Pi Sigma sorority, Gamma Chapter. Madelyn was preceded in death ...

JIM GARCZYK

Andrew James “Jim” Garczyk, Jr., 85, of Maynard, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at his home. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 3-7 pm at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville with funeral services on Tuesday at 10:30 am. Burial in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.

SHIRLEY BEDNARSKI

Shirley Ann Bednarski, age 86 of Adena, passed away peacefully at her home on June 23, 2026. Born on May 22, 1940, in Kenwood, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Sr. and Ann (Kokovich) Kobus. A proud graduate of Adena High School, Shirley went on to build a dedicated career, ...

GEORGE LITTLETON JR.

George W. Littleton, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026.. Born September 3, 1943, in Bradford, Pennsylvania, George was the son of the late George W. Littleton, Sr. and Velma Catherine (Goldsmith) Littleton Archer. He graduated from Shadyside High School in 1961 and earned a ...

HELEN C. TROULLOS

Helen Claritis Troullos, 88, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was born in Astoria, New York on June 17, 1938, daughter of the late Thrassos Claritis and Stella Panagou Claritis Angeloudakis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Emanuel “Ted” Troullos; a grandson, Roman Troullos; her stepfather, Nicholas Angeloudakis; an infant brother, brother, George Angeloudakis; sister, Mary Claritis. Helen is survived by her daughter, Maria (Shawn) Masters of Lewis Center, OH and her son, Michael Troullos of St. Clairsville, ...

COLLEEN FRANCIS

Colleen Jane Francis, 70, of Rayland, OH, passed away on Sunday June 21, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born on December 27, 1955, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Ray and Lillian (Maderia) Boyd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Francis and her brother, Henry Boyd. Colleen is survived by her two sons, Bob (Cindy) and Mark (Autumn); her sister, Christine Busby and her grandchildren, Sean (Hannah)Francis, Emma Morrison, Kaity Morrison and Matthew Francis. Friends will be received to pay ...