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MICHAEL ROBINSON

Michael J. Robinson, 73, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at his home in Bellaire, Ohio. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on June 4, 1951, Michael lived a life full of love, hard work, and cherished moments with family and friends. A dedicated and hardworking man, Michael began his career as a coal miner, demonstrating the grit and determination that characterized his approach to life. Later, he became a self-employed contractor, using his skills and ingenuity to support his family and bring projects to fruition. Among his proudest achievements was building his own home, a ...

SCOTT PALMER

Scott Ray Palmer, 60, of Shadyside, Ohio passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born September 7, 1964 in Fontana, California to the late Delcie (Scott) Palmer and Eugene (Helen) Palmer. Scott was a proud graduate of Shadyside High School, class of 1982. Following his high school education, he honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1983 to 1989. During his service, he was stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, where he demonstrated unwavering dedication and commitment to his duties. After his military service, Scott pursued ...

KAREN SUMMERS

Karen Sue Summers, 65, of Powhatan Point, OH passed away on Monday February 24, 2025. Arrangements by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, Bellaire, OH.

GAY PARKER

Ada Gay Goodson Parker, 88, of Centerville, Ohio, died February 21, 2025, at her home. She was born August 3, 1936, in Wolf Pen, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ernest Carl Goodson and Delpha McVay Goodson Tiber. Gay was a homemaker and a Christian by faith. She graduated from Smith High School in Centerville and was a member of Centerville Senior Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Dean “Bud” Parker; her stepfather, Albert Tiber; two sisters, Norma Jean Kasserman and Peggy Parker. Gay is survived by her son, Dean (Julia ...

GEORGE BOMBORIS

George D. Bomboris, 72, of Adena passed away on February 21, 2025, at the Harrison County Home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born January 31, 1953, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late George and Catherine (Holliday) Bomboris. George worked at the former Y&O Coal Mine and Lindy ...

MARGARET TRACEY

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Tracey, 98, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on March 20, 1926, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Sacher) Singer. Peggy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Martins Ferry and retired from the First National Bank, Bridgeport. She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia Walker, and Mary Agnes Foster; two grandsons, Chris, and Joey Foster; nine great grandchildren, Kiara Haskell, Liam Foster, Tali Schroeder, Keilee Foster, Jamison Foster, Noah Schroeder, Rylan Foster, ...