Shirley Mae Bowers, 74, of Harrisville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Born on January 18, 1951, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, Shirley was the cherished daughter of Grace Virginia (Huffman) ...

Keith Alan Sommer, 84, died on January 18, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio after a brief illness. He was born January 2, 1941, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Karl W. Sommer, Sr. and Carrie L. (McDermott) Sommer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, ...

Clara Makuch, 91, of Pickerington, Ohio, formerly of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1933, a daughter of the late Daniel and Irene (Toza) Vargo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John “Jonah” Makuch; son, ...

George Van Gosen, 75, of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 5, 1949, in Bellaire, OH, the son of the late Peggy Jane Van Gosen. George was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired owner/operator Truck ...

Lois Jean Michael, age 94, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December, 31, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Lois was born on August 11, 1930 in Martins Ferry, Ohio; the daughter of the late William Elwood and Marjorie (Goff) Finney. Lois attended and graduated at the age of 16 from ...

Donald E. Richey, Jr., “Ed”, 62, of Valley Grove, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Valley Hospice-Liza’s Place, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born on December 30, 1962, in Wheeling, WV, the son of Donald E. Richey, Sr. and the late Diana M. Richey. Ed ...