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SHIRLEY JEFFERS

Shirley Lee Helsley Jeffers, 84, of Glencoe, Ohio, died February 1, 2026, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling. She was born November 9, 1941, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Vera Hicks Helsley. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a very active member of three churches and played the piano for the former Glencoe United Methodist Church, the Flushing Alliance Church and the Clarksburg Calvary Church. Shirley was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Christian Ladies Group, the Bunco Club, and the Weyer Chapter 515, Order of Eastern ...

JOHN BURKETT

John Charles Burkett, 62, of Bellaire, OH passed away on January 30,2026. Arrangements by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, Bellaire, OH

DOROTHY RAUSCHER

Dorothy M. Rauscher, age 94 of Adena, passed away January 27, 2026. She was born July 30, 1931, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to parents Lacko and Julia (Roscoe) Boskovich. Dorothy graduated from Martins Ferry High School in 1949. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a proud Granny. ...

VINCENT CORVI

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Vincent James Corvi, age 53, of Bellaire, Ohio, who passed away on January 23, 2025, at his residence in Bellaire. Vincent was born on April 28, 1972, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was the son of the late Vincent Corvi and Shirley Jean ...

JOHN COOK

John Lawerence Cook, 82, of Pleasant Grove, went home to be with the Lord, our loving Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born on October 28,1943 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, where he graduated high school and was the eldest of three children. John lived a life of ...

JANET RAE GIBSON

Janet Rae (Kriechbaum) Gibson, age 94 of Powhatan Point, Ohio, passed away on January 28th, 2026. She was born on February 9, 1931 at the family farm in Jacobsburg, Ohio. A daughter of the late Earnest and Hazel (Riley) Kriechbaum. Janet graduated in 1949, member of the National Honor Society and a Trombone Player of Powhatan High School. She was a dedicated member of the Powhatan United Methodist Church where she married Walter “Hoot” Gibson on June3, 1951. Hoot and Janet would be married for 36 years till his passing. Janet’s unselfish life was centered around Family, ...