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LARRY PROKES

Larry W. Prokes 74, of Colerain passed away Thursday November 20. 2025, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 12, 1951, in Martins Ferry a son of the late Altgeld “Augie” and Lucille (Osteoski) Prokes. He was a retired employee of Lash Paving in Colerain, a ...

LILLIAN ROSE SMITH

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lillian Rose Smith, age 100, who passed peacefully on November 15, 2025, at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant in Monroe, OH. Lillian was born on July 8, 1925, in Jacobsburg, OH to William and Josie Rose (Lingo) Watt. She married her husband of 63 years, Bruce B. Smith on February 3, 1950 and raised four daughters in Dayton, OH. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brothers Kenneth, Dwight and Donald Watt, sister Hazel Palmer, nephew Keith Palmer, and granddaughter Katie Mangieri. She is survived by her ...

BARBARA APPLEGARTH

Barbara Joyce Applegarth, 90, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on November 18, 2025, at Trinity Medical Center West with her loved ones by her side. She was born on March 23, 1935, in Painesville, Ohio to the late Raymond and Helen Randa. Barb was Miss Ohio in 1954 and made it into the top 15 ...

ELIZABETH “BETTY” LYNN WALKER CAMPBELL

Elizabeth “Betty” Lynn Walker Campbell, 82, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 17, 2025. Born on August 22, 1943, in Martins Ferry, OH, Betty’s life was defined by a love of learning, passion for world travel, and devotion to family. She received ...

JOSEPHINE MICHELLE HARRIS (NEE AGOSTINELLI)

Known to everyone as Jody Harris, 68, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2025. Born February 3, 1957, in Bridgeport, Ohio; to the late Chief John Agostinelli Jr. and Josephine Agostinelli (nee Shaheen); the middle of three children, Jody was also preceded in death by her ...

KAYE SMITH

Wanda Kaye (Yates) Smith, 85, of St. Clairsville, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025. She was born on April 2, 1940, in Webster County, Missouri, the daughter of the late Cleo Gipe and Leslie Yates. Kaye lived a life centered on family, friendship and community. During her sons’ school years, she was active with the Red Devil Moms, supporting countless events. She was an avid bowler who bowled several times a week building lifelong friendships. She cherished the many bowling trips she took with her friends and her mother, and she found joy in traveling and exploring new ...