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MAX L. COOK

Max L. Cook, 78, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1947 in one of God’s most beautiful places, Franklin, North Carolina to Cliff and Doshia Cook. He loved to share stories about his family and was grateful for the foundation of faith, the love of country and love of the outdoors they instilled in him. Max’s first son, Mark (Tara) Cook of Franklin, NC was born in 1968. He met his future wife, Lois, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in 1974 when they became prayer partners. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on ...

JOHN CAMERON

John Gerard Cameron, 81, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, OH where friends will be received Friday, March 13, 2026 from 2 until time of a memorial service at 4 pm, with Pastor Paul Todd officiating.

DANIEL K. WISE

Daniel K. Wise, 62 of Marana, Arizona formerly of Belmont, Ohio, passed away on March 5, 2026. Dan was born on October 2,1963 to Eileen (Hoff) Wise and the late William Wise of Belmont, Ohio. He was a graduate of Union Local High School and the Belmont County Joint Vocational School. Dan was employed as a machinist at Best Way Electric Motor Service Company in Tucson, Az. He was genuinely passionate about his profession and dedicated many years to training new employees. Dan loved the outdoors, especially camping and off-roading. He never met a stranger and felt his purpose was to ...

THEODORE “TED” SUSHKA

Theodore “Ted” W. Sushka, 83, of Indianapolis, IN passed away March 7, 2026. Visitation will be held at Putnam Congregational Church in Devola at 12:00pm on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with funeral service to follow at 2:00pm. Private burial in Putnam Cemetery.

NANA RIDGEWAY

Nana Lou Ridgeway passed away on Mar. 9, 2026. Visitation Thurs., Mar. 12, 2026 from 11am to service at 1pm. Wilson Funeral Home, Bethesda Chapel, 322 N Main St, Bethesda, Oh 43719. www.wilsonfuneral homes.com

VINCENT A. KELNER SR.

Vincent August Kelner, 90, of Bonnie Lane, Adena, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home. He was born June 8, 1935, the son of the late August “Gus” Kelner and Lena (Sambuco) Kelner. In addition to his parents, Vince was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Ella Joyce ...