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EDDIE BROOKS

Lawrence Edward “Eddie” Brooks, 72, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died March 21, 2025, after a several month illness. He was born June 17, 1952, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Lawrence Brooks and Ellen E. “Betty” Brunner Brooks. Eddie was a retired coal miner from Ohio Valley Coal Company #6 Mine. He was a member of the True Sportsman’s Club. Eddie enjoyed Nascar Racing, he collected classic Chevy cars and die cast cars, collecting coins, knives and guns and hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Graham and Darlene ...

MICHAEL BARTO

Michael Clarence “Mike” Barto, 71, of Flushing, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Flushing, Ohio. He was born January 20, 1954, in Barnesville, Ohio, a son of the late Peter and Velma Ethel VanFossen Barto. Mike was a retired coal miner. He worked at the Franklin New Athens-Flushing mine from 1972-1976 and the McElroy Marshall County Mine, a subsidiary of Consol Energy from 1976-2015. He was a 1972 graduate of Union Local High School. He was a member of the sons of the Flushing American Legion Post 366, where he served as the Chaplain. He was a member of the St. ...

HELEN VAN DYNE

Helen Virginia Pittman Van Dyne, 82, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was Born in Beallsville, Ohio on November 17, 1942. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who enjoyed cooking and baking, gardening and ...

DANNY WATT

Danny Joe Watt, 87, formerly of his beloved town of Shadyside, Ohio went to join the love of his life, Nada & his Lord & Savior on March 20, 2025. Danny was born August 18, 1937 in Shadyside, Ohio, the son of the late Ralph & Leona Tarbet Watt. Danny was retired shipping floor foreman from Shadyside Stamping and enjoyed his retirement for 32 years. He spent eight years in the Naval Reserves and was past president of the Shadyside Lions Club. If you knew Danny, he most likely assisted you in some way, as he was always available to support anyone in need. When Danny’s wife fell ill, ...

CECIL NICOLA

Cecil “Nick” Michael Nicola, born on April 24, 1950, in Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, in Bellaire, Ohio, at the age of 74. Nick dedicated 42 years of his life to Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, where he worked as a crane operator. His commitment and work ethic left a lasting impression on his colleagues and friends. Beyond his professional life, Nick was a passionate sports enthusiast. He shared his love for sports through coaching at St. John’s, inspiring many young athletes with his knowledge. Nick was preceded in death by his beloved parents, ...

LORENA BOROVICH

Lorena Marie Burghy Borovich, 90, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died as the result of an accident at her home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born December 22, 1934, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Marie Ault Burghy and John Reed Burghy. Lorena was a loving farm wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a former switchboard operator with Bell Telephone (AT&T) in St. Clairsville, a former information desk and switchboard operator with Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, and a retired employee from the Belmont County Tourism Office. She was a member ...