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BONNIE BRICE

Bonnie Lee Brice, a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at the age of 77 at WVU Medicine - Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on April 7, 1948, in Bellaire, OH, to the late Thomas and Bertha Gail (Rushman) Crooks. Bonnie spent her life dedicated to nurturing her family and creating a warm and loving home. Bonnie was known for her adventurous spirit and love of travel. She journeyed across the world alongside her husband, John, during his time in the service, creating cherished memories and lifelong friendships. Her passion for ...

BARBARA KEMP

Barbara Anne Kemp, 77, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at East Liverpool City Hospital. Barb was born January 21, 1948 in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late George Frederick and Julia Vrba Tottka. Barb was retired from Bob Evans Restaurant, TJ Maxx, Hills Department Store and a sales person for Bath Fitters and a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville. She enjoyed crocheting and kept a diary for 50 years. Surviving are her children, Jennifer (Gary) Matusik of Bellaire, Rhonda (Derrick) Beck of Manassas, Virginia and Brian ...

GERALD “GERRY” DUFF

Gerald “Gerry” Patrick Duff of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on August 5, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born on March 5, 1947 in Haverhill, MA to the late Henry and Kathleen McCarthy Duff. Gerry attended Merrimack College receiving a history degree. He graduated from the University of ...

MARY GUISTI

Mary E. (Peterlin) Guisti, 103, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born on January 14, 1922, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Frank and Katherine Peterlin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Guisti; her infant son, Roger Jr. and son, Laurence Guisti; two sisters, Mildred and Dorothy Peterlin and many other family members. Mary was a long-time member and officer with the Rayland VFD as well as the Yorkville VFW. Mary is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Mel) Woods, of Rayland; her son, Kirk ...

CARL JACKOWSKI

Carl Denis Jackowski, 70, of Flushing, OH passed away on Sunday August 10, 2025. Arrangements by Care Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, St. Clairsville, OH

CARRIE E. TIPTON

Carrie Ellen Graham Tipton, 65, of Hilton Head, South Carolina and St. Clairsville, Ohio was born on November 12, 1959, and went home to be with her Lord on August 6, 2025, after a courageous battle against cancer. She was cared for and surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was the daughter of the late J. Edward Graham and Nancy Butcher Graham and was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Graham. Carrie is survived by the love of her life, Al Tipton, her brother- in-law, Dick (Penny) Tipton, her niece, Missy (Jim) Dombeck, a nephew, Jason Tipton, and many other family and friends ...