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JILL BRINKER

Jill Ann Brinker, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 69, with her family by her side. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend. Born on January 20, 1956, in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was a beacon of love and kindness to ...

SHELVA DAVIS

Shelva “Shel” Davis, 89, died on July 4. Visitation at the Bauknecht-Funeral Home Bellaire, July 9 from 10am until time of service at 1pm. Burial to follow at Davis Cemetery.

FRANK PEREZ

Frank J. Perez, 65, of Martins Ferry, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born January 6, 1960, son of the late Albert and Theresa (Konyha) Perez. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Kathy Fletcher, grandparents Leslie and Minnie Konyha, Efrem Perez, Carrie Zaranek, cousin, Christine Hertler Clouse. Frank is survived by daughter Jessica (Jason Yost) Robinson, grandaughters Kendra Perez, Macie Robinson, sisters Linda Friend, Alberta Brown, Niece Heather (Scott) VanKirk, nephews, George and Chris Stan, Aunt Shirley (Fred) ...

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 ...