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NANCY LeMASTERS

Nancy L. LeMasters, 89, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on November 29, 1935, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry and Golda Trigg Greenwood. A devoted home- maker, Nancy poured her heart into nurturing her family and ensuring that her home was a place of warmth and love. Her compassion and selflessness were evident in everything she did, reflecting a spirit that was both graceful and strong. With her unwavering faith as a guiding light, Nancy dedicated her life to living by the principles she held dear, ...

ESTELL POPP

Estell (Kaikis) Popp, age 98, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed peacefully into heaven on August 19, 2025. Estell was born on May 17, 1927, to the late Michael and Katherine Kaikis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Popp; brother John Kaikis and his wife ...

DOUGLAS “BEEK” BEEKMAN

Douglas Ray Beekman “Beek”, age 67, of Shadyside, Ohio, passed away on August 18, 2025, at Reynolds Memorial Hospital. Born on November 12, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Harold and Hilda (Davis) Beekman. Douglas retired from his dedicated career to serving the community as the Superintendent of the Shadyside Water and Waste Water Departments, where he worked diligently for many years. He is survived by his devoted wife of forty-two years, Sheri (Lay) Beekman. He leaves behind a loving family, including his son, Evan Beekman, and his wife Kiersten of ...

EDWARD GOLETZ

Edward John “Edziu” Goletz, 81, of Maynard, Ohio died Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born December 4, 1943, in Maynard, Ohio, son of the late Frank and Cecelia Stachyra Goletz. Ed was a retired railroad clerk, having worked for the Nickle Plate, Penn Central, Conrail and Norfolk Southern. He was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Church in Maynard, St. Frances Cabrini Church, Colerain, Maynard PNA Lodge 455, the Maynard Sportsmans Club, the former American Legion Post 666, Maynard, and the former Maynard CVFD. Ed proudly served in the U.S. Army ...

DOROTHY STEWART

Dorothy Marie Lawson Stewart, 102 passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, from 11-1pm at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Bpt., OH 43912. Burial to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.

TERRY PUPERI

Terry Puperi, 73, passed away Aug. 16, 2025. Visitation will be Aug. 21, 2025, from 3-5 and 7-9 at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 Natl. Rd., Bpt. Funeral Aug. 22, at 11am, Military Honors and burial to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.