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VIRGINIA WILLIS

Virginia Lee Willis, born on July 25, 1929, in Bellaire, Ohio, to the late Margaret (Bass) and Robert Patt. She passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the age of 96, at the Shadyside Care Center and was Christian by faith. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Morgan Willis; her daughter, Lisa Fansler; and her dear brother, Robert Patt. Virginia’s memory will be lovingly carried on by her surviving family: her son, Robert (Kathy) Willis; her granddaughter, Alysse (Hank) Longworth; her grandson, Cody (Jenna) Willis; her great-grand children, Silas, Sawyer, ...

ROSE MARIE KURUCZ

Rose Marie Kurucz, 83, of Crabapple, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Country Club Retirement Campus, Bellaire, Ohio, with her family by her side. She was born January 1, 1942, in Crabapple, a daughter of the late John and Ann Boroski Vetula. Rose Marie was retired from K-Mart Stores and was a member of the former St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fairpoint, Ohio and moved her membership to St. Mary Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert J. Kurucz; a son, Richard J. ...

RAY RANDALL

Ray Thomas Randall, 74, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Friday. Calling hours 11 a.m. until military service at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

CHARLES REED

Charles Ronald Reed, 82, of Beallsville, Ohio, passed away Saturday. Calling hours 2-6 p.m. Wednesday; funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

MARIANNE MILLWARD

Marianne S. Millward, 82, of Piedmont, Ohio, passed away on September 11, 2025, at the Meadows of Cadiz with her family by her side. She was born on January 4, 1943, in Harrison County, Ohio, to the late Martin and Dortha Taylor Elizeus. Marianne worked for the Freeport Press for many years. She was a member of the Moorefield Township Fireman’s Auxiliary for many years. She also cherished her friends and loved chatting with them— especially keeping in touch by talking with them on the phone! She was preceded in death in addition to her parents by a brother, Marvin “Sonny” ...

BRIAN BROWN

Brian W. Brown, 58, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died as a result of a tractor accident on September 11, 2025. He was born April 26, 1967, a son of Violet J. Boggs Brown Adams, and the late Carl W. Brown. Brian was an employee of Consolidation Coal Company, Marshall County Mine and a former employee of Safety Clean and A.J. Gray Construction. He was a member of the Maynard Sportsmans Club and a social member of the American Legion Post 159 in St. Clairsville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and riding ATV’s. Brian also loved his beagles, Waylon and Willie. In addition to his ...