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MARILYN HULL

MARILYN ELOISE HULL, 92, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022. She was born in Harrisville, OH on April 22, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Opal (Morris) Beck. She was a former employee of the former Martins Ferry Hospital. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wilbur “Butch” Hull; brother, Myron “Bud” (Mary Arlene) Beck; sister, Beverly (Duane) Moody. She is survived by two sons, Ronald J. (Amy Kinsey) Hull, ...

GENE THOMPSON

Gene Boyd Thompson, 94, of Barnesville, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at the Barnesville Hospital. Gene was born on September 28, 1928, in Barnesville, a son to the late Dewey and Rebecca (Boyd) Thompson. Gene was a 1946 graduate of Barnesville High School. He retired from Broughton’s Dairy where he delivered milk for thirty-six years. Gene was a member of the Circle of Angels at the Quaker City United Methodist Church and the Broughton Union. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling to Florida and dowsing for water. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by ...

ETHEL DOLFI

Ethel Dolfi, 95, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at WVU Ruby Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband James Dolfi and her son, Randall Dolfi. Ethel is survived by her grandson, Brian Dolfi and her great- granddaughter, Olivia Dolfi. Private services were entrusted with the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH. Online condolences may be offered at www.borkoskifuneral homes.com

DONALD GRIFFITHS

Donald D. Griffiths 91, of Ferry View Rd., Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 3, 1931, the son of the late William and Gladys (William) Griffiths. Donald was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel – Martins Ferry Plant, shipping Department. He was veteran of the Marine Corp, Korean Conflict, a member of the American Legion Post #38-Martins Ferry, Bridgeport Eagles and the United Steel Workers of America-Local #1238. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving ...

ALEXIS SCARNECCHIA

As some people journey through life, they leave footprints of kindness and compassion, joy and faith. Even when they’re gone, the trail they’ve left behind continues to inspire us. Alexis L. Scarnecchia, age 66 of St. Clairsville, OH entered the Kingdom of Heaven with joy, hand in hand with our Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at home peacefully. She was born September 12, 1956 in Martins Ferry, OH the daughter of the late Harry Martin and Carol Lee Mellott Carlier. She was a Christian by faith; a former employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; and office manager at Conaway ...

KAREN BILLINGSLEY

Karen Sue Billingsley 74, of Rayland, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1948, in Wheeling a daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Davis) Wagner. Karen was a graduate of Marshall University, attended both the Yorkville and Tiltonsville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed dancing and making friends and family laugh. She is survived by a son, Daniel (Jessica Vittek) Shane; a daughter, Carrie Shane; a stepsister, Dottie Hall; four grandchildren; a great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Karen was preceded in ...