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JOAN GUSTAVICH

Joan Marie Gustavich, 83, of Maynard, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Cumberland Pointe Nursing Home, St. Clairsville. She was born December 16, 1941, a daughter of the late John and Irene Sroka Pogacich. Joan was a seamstress, mainly working from her home, so she could take care of her son Mark. She worked at Riesbeck’s and Crafts 2000 and was last a bartender for the Maynard Sportsman’s Club. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and helping people. She was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Maynard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ...

MARY BRADEN

Mary Edra Braden, 96, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at the home of her daughter surrounded by her family. She was born October 18, 1928, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Carl and Anna May (Boring) Cruise. Mary retired from the former Wheeling Stamping Company as a laborer. She adored her family and was deeply loved by all who knew her. Her warmth, kindness and unwavering support were constants in the lives of those fortunate enough to call her friend. Her joyful spirit and zest for life left an indelible mark on everyone ...

BARBARA MOORE

Barbara Ellen Moore, 89, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville with her family by her side. She was born November 26, 1935 in Bridgeport, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Robert and Edna Jeannette Ault Willerton. Barb ...

E. ELANE GACEK

Eva Elane Opatrny Gacek, 85, of Morristown, Ohio, died Monday, June 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 28, 1940, daughter of the late Frank Opatrny Sr. and Eva Margaret Susac Opatrny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Connie Thompson ...

RICHARD GUNSOREK

Richard Gunsorek, 74, of Sherrodsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Viewing from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at Borkoski Funeral Home, Adena, OH. Funeral mass at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, at St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church in Adena, OH.www.borkoskifuneral.com

MADELYN SNYDER

Madelyn (Maddie) Snyder, Bellevue, OH, died July 1, 2025. Graveside service 11:00am, July 7, 2025, at Parkhurst Cemetery.