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EDWARD BLOMQUIST

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward J. Blomquist, who left us on February 12, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 5, 1951, in Minneapolis, MN, Ed lived a life full of service, dedication, and passion for the things he loved. Ed began his career at IBM, where he contributed his skills and expertise before answering the call to serve his country. He proudly served in the United States Army, where he was stationed at Walter Reed Medical Center. His dedication to excellence and service defined both his professional and military careers. Beyond his work, Ed was ...

RUTH HARRIS

Ruth Mae Harris, 80, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on February 19, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ruth was born on March 18, 1944 in St. Clairsville Ohio, a daughter of the late Page and Bertha McMahon Suter. Ruth was a homemaker by trade and a member of the Clarksburg Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Harris, and siblings; Richard (Karen) Suter, Thomas Suter, and Shirley Casey. Survivors include her nephews, Jason (Kris) Suter and Timothy Suter and nieces Michelle Suter and ...

GEORGE HALE

George Earl Hale, 89, of Farmington passed away Tuesday February 18, 2025. Friends will be received at the Wilson Funeral Home 920 National Road Brookside on February 27, 2025, at 11a.m.

JAMES ANDREWS

James Kenneth Andrews, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his home. Jim was born on April 3, 1942 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late George William and Lois Beverly (Bates) Andrews. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Barnesville High School and a 1972 graduate of Ohio University Eastern where he received his Bachelors of Business Administration. He was a retired Iron Worker for Local 549 where he worked for 40 years. Jim was a member of the East Main Church of Christ. Jim was such a people person, he always enjoyed company of his family, friends, neighbors, or ...

ANN KARPATHAKIS

Ann P. Karpathakis, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Waxhaw, NC. She was born on July 8, 1931, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Stamatis (Steve) and Katina (Katherine) Provezis. Ann retired after 17 years of work with the Citizens Bank of Martins ...

BARBARA BAIER

Barbara Allen (Neer) Baier, 84, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, February 18, 2025, in Liza’s Place. She was born on January 14, 1941, in Wheeling. Barbara was Christian by faith, enjoyed watching videos, drinking coffee and gardening. She is survived by her children, Bruce (Denise) Baier, Buddy Baier Sr., Bernie Baier, Beth Peg, Brian Bear, and Brent Baier; a sister, Alice Swisher; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bernard Baier in 1993; and two brothers, Howard, and Frank Neer. Private services will be ...