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MARGARET TIPTON

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Tipton, 81, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died March 13, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 26, 1943, in Ilwaco, Washington, a daughter of the late Tex Bobak and Mary Louise Gress Bobak. Maggie was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star formerly the St. Clairsville Chapter, and current Moriah Chapter 489 in Powhatan Point. Maggie enjoyed camping, boating and fishing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Damon Larry Tipton. Maggie is survived by her two children, Daymond ...

JEFFREY KIRKPATRICK

Jeffrey Alan Kirkpatrick, 68, of Freeport, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born December 27, 1956, in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late James O. and June (Bellville) Kirkpatrick. Jeff was a retired computer programmer, and a member of the American ...

NORMAN BRUTCHEY

Norman A. Brutchey, 82, of Neffs, Ohio passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born October 18, 1942, a son of the late Raymond and Bertha Bolon. Norman dedicated much of his life to the field of education, impacting countless lives through his work as a ...

KATRINA PRITTS

Katrina Mae Pritts, 40, a cherished mother, beloved daughter, and devoted sister, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at her residence in Flushing, Ohio. She was born August 15, 1984, a daughter to Anna (Pabin) Pritts and the late David Pritts. Katrina dedicated her professional life ...

FREDA OLSZESKI

Freda L. Olszeski, age 93, of Hartville, Ohio, passed away on March 11, 2025. Freda was born on December 15, 1931, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, one of eight children born to Rose (Klaker) and John Longenette. A 1949 Martins Ferry High School graduate, Freda met the love of her life, John J. ...

PATRICIA HITCHCOCK

Patricia D. Hitchcock, 77, formerly of Bellaire passed away on March 12, 2025, at WVU Medicine, Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia. Born on November 11, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Mary Holtz Hitchcock. Patricia lived a life marked by warmth, ...