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DONALD VAN FOSSEN

Donald Edward “Donnie” Van Fossen, 72, of Fairpoint, Ohio, died March 30, 2025, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, West Virginia. He was born September 16, 1952, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Robert A. and Grace E. Porter Van Fossen. Donnie was a laborer with Local 1149 in Wheeling. He was a member of the Maynard Sportsman’s Club, Fairpoint Polish Club and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Van Fossen. Donnie is survived by a son, Donald Edward (April) Van Fossen Jr.; two brothers, ...

DAVID HIGGENBOTHAM

David W. Higgenbotham, 77, of Belmont Ohio died April 2, 2025 at his home in Belmont, Ohio. He was born on October 9, 1947 in Fairpoint, Ohio, a son of the late Louis and Laura Moore Higgenbotham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Sonya Bobot ...

DAVID BROKAW

David Lee Brokaw, age 83, of 683219 Morristown Flushing Road, Belmont, Ohio died at 8:48p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. Born March 29, 1942 in Martins Ferry, Ohio; he was the son of the late Fred Leroy Brokaw and Kathryn Elizabeth Kennedy ...

NORMA JEAN HANNAHS

With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Norma Jean Hannahs, who left this world peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on November 13, 1933, Norma’s life was a testament to love, faith, and devotion. Norma was a dedicated ...

LINDA DUNNELL

Linda Louise Dunnell, 78, of Wheeling, WV, died Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 17, 1946, daughter of the late Arthur and Kathryn McCarter Dunnell. Linda retired after 34 years with the Ohio County Circuit Clerk’s Office as chief deputy and office ...

ROBERT GRUSE, JR.

Robert A. Gruse Jr. 72, of Colerain passed away Tuesday April 8, 2025, at the Aspenwall VA Hospital Pittsburgh Pa. He was born on November 15, 1952, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Robert A. Sr. and Edith (Kemo) Gruse. Bob was a Veteran in the US Marine Corp. and District Manager for Life Touch School Photography, he also belonged to the St. Clairsville American Legion Post #159 and a lifetime member of the VFW. Bob is survived by his wife Cassie (Freeman) Gruse, his sons Brandon and Shane Gruse of Colerain, and his daughter Jami Bruce and her companion Chad Myers of Bellaire, ...