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JOHN STERLING JR.

John Sterling Jr, 79, of Clark, OH, passed away, Friday, July 4, 2025, at South Brook Health Care, in Springfield, OH. John was born February 25, 1946, in Bellaire, OH, to the late John and Barbara Sterling Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Sterling and his stepdaughter, Lori Summers. John was a graduate of Bellaire High School. After high school, he served in the United States Navy. John was a janitor for Buckeye Local School District for many years. He enjoyed doing puzzles and fishing in his spare time. John’s family meant everything ...

ROBERT H. KING

Robert H. King age 101, of Canton, passed away on Fri., July 18, 2025. He was born Sept. 7, 1923 in Barnesville, OH, a son to the late Henry and Florence (Byers) King. He was a 1941 graduate of Barnesville High School, and a 1951 graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s ...

JUANITA McFARLAND

Juanita McFarland, 53, of Barnesville, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV, shortly after a beautiful memory walk held in her honor. Born on September 7, 1971, in Ohio, Juanita was the beloved daughter of Judith McFarland and the ...

BARBARA BLIZZARD

Barbara Janet Blizzard, 92, of Rayland, OH, passed away, peacefully, with her family by her side, Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, in Wheeling, WV. She was born on July 9, 1933, in Mingo Junction, OH, to the late Joseph and Mary (Marconi) Fortunato. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Blizzard; her son, Jackie Blizzard and her brother, Stephen Fortunato. Janet was a life-long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a great cook and loved to cook for her family. Her family was everything to her. She will be greatly ...

DAVID LEE GRUM

David Lee Grum, 85, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born August 31, 1939, in Bannock, Ohio, son of the late Frances Grill Grum and Frank F. Grum. David was a retired Director of Belmont County Water & Sewer for over 30 years. He was a member of the Ohio Valley Cattlemen’s Association and Farm Bureau. He was a livestock farmer and producer and a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Tudor. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Markham Grum; son, David E. Grum; two ...

JOSEPH SABINSKY

Joseph Edwin Sabinsky, 73, of Brookside, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the James Cancer Center OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 5, 1951 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Edwin Sabinsky and Virginia Robertson Sabinsky Williams. Joe was a retired long wall foreman Consol Energy and North American Coal Companies, Powhatan Mine #4 and 84 Pa. His family owned a cabin at Piedmont Lake with many great memories, and was a Presbyterian by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step father, Robert ...