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WALTER LATACZ

Walter Latacz, 72, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital, in Wheeling, WV. Walt was born on November 7, 1952, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Steve and Anna (Slodyczka) Latacz. Walt was a graduate of The Ohio State University, earning a degree in Physical Therapy. In his spare time Walt loved writing songs. He lived a full and complete life. He will be greatly missed! Walt is survived by his brother, Steve (Rosanna) Latacz; his niece, Stephanie ( Andy) Adams and two great-nieces, Bailey and Olivia Adams. Friends will be received to ...

ROXANNE VANGOSEN

Roxanne (Ronevich) VanGosen, 74, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025. Visitation time, Thursday, 3/27/25, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Wilson Funeral Home, Dillonvale. Funeral Friday, 3/28/25, 11a.m.

DARRIN THOMPSON

Darrin D. Thompson, a devoted husband, father, and Pappy, was called home to the Lord on March 19, 2025, at the age of 58. Darrin was born in Bridgeport, Ohio on April 6, 1966. He was preceded in death by William Thompson (father), Carol (Idahl) Thompson (mother), and Kirk Thompson ...

ROBERT ARCHER

Robert Nelson Archer was welcomed into heaven by Jesus on March 21, 2025. Born in Shadyside, Ohio, on November 25, 1933, son of the late Elmer and Edith Archer. He lived in Wisconsin most of his life, retiring to Ohio in 2001. Bob’s occupation was automotive engineering, and he specialized ...

EVELYN CICHON

Evelyn Ann Cichon, age 88, a lifelong resident of Adena, passed away March 10, 2025. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, and proud “Nanny” to all of her grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Diane (Wayne) McCracken, David Cichon, DeLane (Ronald) Molnar, her 7 grandchildren, and ...

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 ...