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PATRICIA STRAMA

Patricia Ann Strama, 88, of Martins Ferry passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Liza’s Place surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 26, 1934, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Roger and Blanche (Sobota) Ryan. She was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church in Martins Ferry and a loving housewife. Pat loved her family, and she was very proud of her grandchildren. They were everything to her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph S. Strama in 2015, two sisters Blanche Nickerson, and Virginia L. ...

PINKY “CHUCK” KOLLING

Pinky “Chuck” Kolling 62, of Mingo Junction, died Dec. 15th 2022. Visitation Dec. 17th, 4-8pm with services at 5:00pm at Schuetz Funeral Home Mingo Jct.

BRIAN VARGO

Brian Curtis Vargo, 69 of Rayland formerly of Smithfield passed away Sun, December 11, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born June 12, 1953, the son of the late Edward C. and Elaine (Cika) Vargo. Brian was retired from the United Dairy in Martins Ferry as a Truck driver. He was a member of the St. Joe Church of Christ in Bellaire. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Debbie Rose (McCracken) Vargo, sons; Brian (Heather) Vargo of Rayland, Derek Vargo of Martins Ferry, Nicholas (Leslie) McCracken of Martins Ferry, Connie (Bob) Chedester of AL, grandchildren; ...

RUTH LEWIS

Ruth Lewis, 96, of Adena, Ohio, passed away Wednesday December 14, 2022, at Harrison County Home. She was born November 23, 1926, a daughter of the late Willard and Edna Tank Hamlin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Bobbie Lewis, son in law Jerry Hopkins and brother W.O. Hamlin. Ruth was the retired Harrisville Postmaster of 22 years, and lifetime member of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Harrisville. Ruth truly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Ruth is survived by her children: Jill Hopkins, Dick (Leslie) Lewis; ...

DATHAN MCHUGH

Dathan Derek McHugh, 46, a lifelong resident of Smithfield, OH, passed away suddenly Dec. 13, 2022. Dathan was born to Gerald Dale and Norma (Phillips) McHugh on Aug. 7, 1976. He was a 1995 graduate of Buckeye Local High School and was an assistant kitchen manager at Outback in St. Clairsville, OH. Dathan spent his free time riding his Harley with his brother and friends and attending Wheeling Nailer Hockey games. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Albert and Roberta Phillips and paternal grandparents, Donald and Marian McHugh. Surviving, in addition to his ...

DEANNA CARPENTER

Deanna Rae Carpenter, 69, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, died December 14, 2022, at her home. She was born February 10, 1953, in Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Bernard and Helen Kanzig Carpenter. Deanna was a homemaker who loved her family. She is survived by her brothers, Roger (Cindy) Carpenter and Clesson (Lori) Carpenter; nieces, Stephanie (Curtis) Blake, Nannette (Keith) McMahon and Bridgete (Kevin) Rowson; nephews, Ryan (Alyssa) Carpenter and Cory (Jessica) Carpenter. Friends and family will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, Ohio on Saturday from Noon to ...