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CLARA MAKUCH

Clara Makuch, 91, of Pickerington, Ohio, formerly of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1933, a daughter of the late Daniel and Irene (Toza) Vargo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John “Jonah” Makuch; son, John Craig Makuch; brothers Daniel Richard Vargo and Robert “Pete” Vargo; and sister Velma (Degrava) Hauner. Clara is survived by her daughter Michele (Scott) Wetterau; son, Mark (Mia) Makuch; granddaughters Jessica and Jenna Makuch; grandsons Marcus, Joshua, Tyler (Sarah) Makuch and Matthew ...

GEORGE VAN GOSEN

George Van Gosen, 75, of Bridgeport passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 5, 1949, in Bellaire, OH, the son of the late Peggy Jane Van Gosen. George was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired owner/operator Truck ...

LOIS MICHAEL

Lois Jean Michael, age 94, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December, 31, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Lois was born on August 11, 1930 in Martins Ferry, Ohio; the daughter of the late William Elwood and Marjorie (Goff) Finney. Lois attended and graduated at the age of 16 ...

DONALD RICHEY JR.

Donald E. Richey, Jr., “Ed”, 62, of Valley Grove, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Valley Hospice-Liza’s Place, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born on December 30, 1962, in Wheeling, WV, the son of Donald E. Richey, Sr. and the late Diana M. Richey. Ed ...

LOTUS BUMGARDNER

Lotus Rhetta Bumgardner, born on September 13, 1938, in Bellaire, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at the age of 86. Lotus was a dedicated and compassionate individual who spent her professional life as a receptionist. A lifelong resident of Bellaire, Lotus was a devoted member of the United Methodist Church of Bellaire, where she actively participated in the United Methodist Women’s Society. She also cherished her time with the Gleaners Glass, The Sons of Italy, and the National Imperial Glass. Lotus was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank A. ...

MARY SOLAND

Mary C. Soland, 98, of Bellaire passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Country Club Retirement Campus, Bellaire, Ohio, She was born August 23, 1926 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Ralph Sherman and Chloe Mace Sherman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Edwin Soland, one son, Philip M. Soland, two grandsons, Michael and Nicholas Soland, siblings; Joseph Sherman Martha Keane, Verna Hallock, Katherine Adams, and Eugene Sherman. Surviving are her children; Pamela Jo (Mike) Sherwood, Vicki Soland, Brad (Tina) Soland, Cristi (Steve) ...