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RONALD JONES Jr.

Ronald M. Jones Jr, 51, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. Ron was born on March 5, 1971, in Wheeling, WV, to Ronald M. Jones Sr and the late Connie Swoyer. Ron was a motorcycle enthusiast, handyman and loved fishing. He was an avid football fan, He loved his silver and black, he was a loyal Las Vegas Raiders and Ohio State Buckeye fan. During football season, Ron loved hanging out with his Fantasy Football Buddies. He will be greatly missed! In addition to his father, Ron is survived by his wife Christine (Vitchner) Jones; his daughter, ...

JAMES PADGETT

James “Jim” Arthur Padgett, 62, of Neffs, died on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at home surrounded by family and O man. He was born April 8, 1960, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Jim was preceded in death by his father Donald Lee Padgett, a brother Donald Lee Padgett Jr, and a sister-in-law Beverly Gressley Padgett. Jim is survived by his wife, Cindy of 44 years. Children, Justin Ann (Doug) Meager of Neffs and Jesse James (Melanie) Padgett of Pickerington, his grandkids: Jacob Steadman, Caleb Padgett, Emma Meager, Brody Padgett, and his bonus grandkids: Brennan Meager, Alena Meager and ...

ANDREW KOLAR

Kolar, Andrew Scott 56, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital-WVU Medicine, Wheeling, WV. He was born January 6, 1967 in Minot, ND, a son of Judith (Sikora) Parks and the late Rodger Kolar. He is being met in Heaven by those who he loved & was loved by. Andrew was a graduate of both Buckeye South and Ohio University, along with being employed by Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Anne & Andrew “Tony” Sikora Surviving are his loving Wife, Sheri Kolar, Mother, Judith Elaine ...

CATHERINE COEN

Catherine Frances Coen, 94, of Bellaire, OH passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home. She was born January 24, 1929 in Heidleburg, KY., a daughter of the late William Henry and Sally Addison Garretson. Catherine retired from Wheeling Clinic as a Registered Nurse for 24 years, a member of Wheeling Hospital Alumni and a graduate of the Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing class of 1951. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Russell Coen, Sr. Surviving are her children, Jesse T. (Linda) ...

FRED BROWN JR.

Fred Brown Jr., 88, of Tavares, Fla., formerly of Lansing, Ohio died Sunday, January 29, 2023 with his family at his bedside. He was born November 4,1934 in Blaine, Ohio the son of the late Fred Brown Sr. and Rucilla Parks Brown. Fred was a 1952 graduate of Bridgeport High school. He was proud to be a private pilot and a army veteran serving from 1952-1955. Preceding him in death was a son, Fred Jay Brown and a brother, Jim Brown. Surviving is his wife of 62 years, Mildred (Krob) Brown, two daughters, Holly Tabbenor of Oviedo, Fla., and Tawnee Brown of Mt. Dora, Fla., 9 ...

JAMES ROTH

James Allen Roth, 45 years old, of Lynn, Indiana formerly of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away on January 21, 2023, at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. He was born on December 9, 1977, in Wheeling West Virginia to David Martin Roth and Betty Beam Roth. James was a 1996 ...