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Obituaries

FRANK PRESLIN

Frank P. Preslin, 93, of Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Belmont Manor surrounded by his family. He was born on June 28, 1932, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Anthony J. and Mary (Roscoe) Preslin. Frank was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry ...

STEPHEN VARGO

Stephen “Stubby” Vargo, 72, of Yorkville, OH, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Valley Hospice, Trinity West, in Steubenville, OH. He was born on February 7, 1954, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Steve and Louise (Stupak) Vargo-Phalen. Steve was Catholic by faith. He was ...

FRANK ELLIS

Frank E. Ellis, 77, formerly of Rush Run, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home, in Howard, OH. He was born on April 8, 1949, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Frank and Virginia (Bensie) Ellis Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa ...

JOYCE WETHERELL

Joyce K. Wetherell, 74, of New Alexandria, OH, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV. Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and also on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of her ...

JACOB HAFFNER

Jacob Haffner, 82 of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Sunday. Calling hours 2 – 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Woodsfield.

GARY REBECCA

Gary Eugene Rebecca, 81, of Glencoe, Ohio, passed away on Saturday June 13, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 18, 1944, in Glencoe, Ohio, a son of the late Mele and Rose Moorehead Rebecca. Gary worked many jobs in his lifetime, from coal miner to working his way ...