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JOSEPH STEWART

Joseph Christian Stewart passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 28, 1960 in Martins Ferry, Ohio where he lived his whole life except for a short stay in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Homer and Freda Stewart and his brother, Matthew Stewart, all of Martins Ferry, Ohio. He is survived by his two daughters: Christian (Michael) Goddard and their children Trey, Claire and Grace; Jacy (Brandon) Woodie and their son, Jack. Joe is also survived by his fiance of 27 years. Diana ...

FRANCIS “JAKE” WELLS

Francis “Jake” Elwood Wells, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, in Bellaire, Ohio, at the age of 93. Born on January 15, 1932, in Belmont County, Ohio, he lived a life marked by dedication to his family and service to his country. Francis served honorably as a member of the United States Air Force and Korean War Veteran, demonstrating a commitment to duty that he carried throughout his life. Following his military service, he worked as a laborer for Ormet. He was preceded in death by his father Clarence Wells, mother ...

JOHN KOLESAR

Msgr. John C. Kolesar, a Diocese of Steubenville priest retired from active parish ministry, died Oct. 28 at the age of 86. He was born April 13, 1939, in Unionport, Ohio, a son of the late John Charles and Mary Helen Skolosh Kolesar. Msgr. Kolesar began his education at Anderson Elementary ...

CARL JOSEPH PIERCE

Carl Joseph Pierce, 78, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born October 4, 1947, at home in Glencoe, Ohio a son of the late Joseph Robert Pierce and Elizabeth Ann Seevers Pierce. He was a retired coal miner for the Saginaw Mining Company. He was a member of the UMWA and the former Glencoe United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, watching NASCAR and football, and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He was a family man, his foundation in joy was his children and his grandchildren, wanting their happiness and success. He ...

KENNETH DELVECCHIO

Kenneth Louis DelVecchio, 85, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at New Life Hospice Center, in Lorain, OH. Ken was born on August 5, 1940, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Anthony and Alma (Deluca) DelVecchio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maragret “Peg” DelVecchio and his brother, Ronald DelVecchio, Ken served in the United States Army and was the owner and operator of the DelVecchio Hardware Store in Yorkville, OH. Ken is survived by his daughter, Meghan (Chip) Ilg; two sons, George (Karen) DelVecchio and David ...

ANNABELLE BROKAW

Annabelle G. Nester Brokaw, 85, of Flushing, died October 27.2025, in Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. She was born on April 1,1940, outside of Holloway, Ohio, to the late Charles and Frances (Gibbs) Nester. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth W. Brokaw, Sr., her son Kevin, three brothers and four sisters. Surviving are sons Ken Jr. and Kirk Brokaw, a daughter Kathy (Jay) Gummere, all of Flushing. Friends will be received at Warren Funeral Home , Flushing, Saturday 10:00 am until time of service at 1:00 with Pastor Al Hoder. Burial will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, ...