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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.

PATRICK “PJ” JAMES KENEFICK

Patrick James “PJ” Kenefick, 45, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Steubenville passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born November 10, 1979, the son of Patricia Kenefick and the late James Kenefick. Patrick was Catholic by faith and a chef at the Ville Restaurant in Steubenville. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and cousin who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Patricia (Dear) Kenefick, daughter Katelinn Bailey, grandson, Shaun Townsend, brother, ...