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PHYLLIS DeCOLA

January 23, 1934 - November 21, 2024 Phyllis DeCola, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her family and community, passed away on November 21, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on January 23, 1934, to Ida Mae and Frank Cramer, Phyllis grew up in a close-knit family and carried their ...

MARY JEAN RAMSAY

Mary Jean (Foster) Ramsay, 93, of Key, Ohio, went to Heaven Thursday, November 28, 2024, with her children by her side at Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Mary Jean was born September 27, 1931, in Belmont, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles Foster and Lucy Ogilbee Foster. Retired ...

FRANCIS HEATON

Francis G. Heaton, 100 of Bridgeport passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Emerald Pointe Care Center. He was born September 25, 1924, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Lawrence and Gertrude (Wisener) Heaton. Francis was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corp. He retired from ...

VICKI KUTHY

Victoria Ann Kuthy, 78, of St. Clairsville, died November 30, 2024, at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry. She was born on December 6, 1945, in Winchester, Virginia, a daughter of the late Charles and Emma Shutlock Martin. Vicki was a retired realtor and travel agent. She was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Church in Maynard and current member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville. Vicki was an avid quilter, and her heart and soul certainly were her grandchildren, and she loved spending time with them. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ...

Mitchell saves best for last, scores 20 in fourth quarter as Cavs close out Celtics

CLEVELAND (AP) — The moment arrived in the third quarter and Donovan Mitchell seized it. After Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer over him, Mitchell sensed the Celtics’ momentum and confidence building. He could feel the energy draining from Cleveland’s hyped crowd and maybe some of the fight leaving his teammates. Mitchell understood there was only one thing to do: Take over. So he did. Scoring 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, Mitchell helped the Cavs avenge a loss in Boston last month that ended their historic start by leading Cleveland to an impressive 115-111 win ...

EDWARD BELL

Edward William Bell, 86, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024 with his dear granddaughter, Kamryn Bell, holding his hand. He was born on August 11, 1938 to the late Edward and Mary Jane (Williams) Bell. Edward was a coal miner and the former president of the ...