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THOMAS SPRAGG

Thomas W. Spragg, 93, of Harrisville and Cadiz, Ohio, passed away Wednesday February 15, 2023. Arrangements pending at Borkoski Funeral Home.

HOWARD CARPENTER

Howard O. Carpenter, 89, of Flushing, Ohio, died February 13, 2023, at his home. He was born December 16, 1933, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, a son of the late Harry O. and Verna Taylor Carpenter. Howard was the former owner and operator of the former M & C Tire Service in St. Clairsville and had worked commercial construction. He was a member of the East Richland Evangelical Friends Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde Carpenter; a sister, Betty Simpson; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Carpenter. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 62 ...

THOMAS STRUSSION

Thomas Strussion, 76, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the WVU Medicine-Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born July 16, 1946 in Bellaire, Ohio a son of the late Alphonse and Adelina (Devendra) Strussion. Tom was a member of the St. John ...

KEVIN KRAFT

Jay Kevin Kraft, 62 of Laings, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 11, 2023, watching his beloved rodeos on TV. Kevin was born in New Martinsville, WV on October 21, 1960, a son of Paul and Sara Herndon Kraft. Kevin attended and was a member of Moffett Fletcher ...

MARK NEAL

Mark Alan Neal, age 62, of North Canton, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 in his home. Mark was born on October 31, 1960 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He graduated from Martins Ferry High School in 1978 where he was a member of the gymnastics team. Mark was an avid fan of the Ohio ...

JOEL “JOE” PORTER

Joel "Joe” Edward Porter, 63, of St. Clairsville, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 in his home. He was born in Martins Ferry on July 31, 1959 a son of the late Clyde and Mary (Anderson) Porter. Joel was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, the St. Clairsville Eagles and retired after 38 years of service from the Ohio Valley Mall were he was the Maintenance Superintendent. He enjoyed camping, playing his guitar, NASCAR, wood working, and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Joel is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Peggy (McCardel) Porter; three ...