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ETHEL GILLESPIE

Ethel Marie Gillespie, 89, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away, April 2, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Sienna Hills Nursing Home. She was born on July 28, 1935, in Barton, OH, to the late Andy and Mary Sabo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph “Babe” Gillespie; a daughter, Sandra Hess; son in-law, Lawerence Hess; her grandson, David Hess and her brother, James Sabo. Ethel was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a homemaker and a devoted Jehovah’s Witness. She is survived by her daughter, Gina (Bob) Dentz; her son, ...

MARGUERITE “PEGGY” CASH

Marguerite “Peggy” Ann Cash, of Shadyside, OH born on May 17, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at the age of 71. Marguerite was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shadyside, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jeffrey Cash; her father, Daniel Daugherty; and her mother, Catherine (Spicer). Marguerite’s memory will be cherished by her surviving family, including her son, William Cash, and his wife, Skylar Yang; as well as her brother, Daniel Daugherty, and his wife, Carol. Family and friends are invited to ...

DAVID BROKAW

David Lee Brokaw, age 83, of 68319 Morristown Flushing Road, Belmont, Ohio died at 8:48 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. Born March 29, 1942 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was a son of the late Fred Leroy Brokaw and Katherine Elizabeth Kennedy Brokaw. ...

WILLIAM ANDERSON

William J. Anderson, 76, of Bridgeport died April 11, 2025. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Wilson Funeral Home, Bridgeport. Services 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. Burial at Weeks Cemetery.

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 ...