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LUANA “TOOTS” SHUDIC REED

Luana (“Toots”) Shudic Reed passed away on October 10, 2026, just shy of her 86th birthday. Born October 30, 1940, to John and Agnes (Jerry) Shudic, she attended high school in Bridgeport, Ohio with Phil and Joe Neikro, as well as John Havlicek. In Rochester, Toots welcomed five sons, all ...

JOE SHINOSKI

Joseph Henry Shinoski, 88, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. As per Joe’s wishes, no visitation or funeral services are planned. Arrangements are entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville.

ROGER HARTZELL

Roger Earl Hartzell, 78, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 7, 1948 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Harley “Jack” Lloyd Hartzell and Dorothy Jane Kerns Hartzell. Roger was a retired self employed truck driver for All States Trucking and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church and the Bethesda Farmers and Sportsman’s Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Neil ...

RON VAH

Ronald Irvin Vah, Sr., affectionately known as Ron, passed away on October 12, 2026, at WVU Medicine-Wheeling Hospital. He was born on August 6, 1945, and was 81 years old at the time of his passing. Ron was the proud owner and operator of V.H.V. Asphalt Care, Inc., a business he founded in 1983 with just $25 and a can of paint. His dedication and hard work over the decades built a lasting legacy in the industry. A devoted Ohio State fan, Ron’s enthusiasm for the team was well known among family and friends. He was a committed member of the Republican Party, Bridgeport United ...

BRIAN MYERS

Brian Myers, 67, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, October 8th, 2026. He was born on April 16th, 1959, in Wheeling. He was the beloved son of the late Jerry J. Myers and Mary Jane (Frazier) Myers. A retired employee of ECM Energy Services as a truck driver. Brian possessed a variety of ...

RANDALL GALLAGHER

Randall L. Gallagher, 77, a devoted husband and father, peacefully passed away in his home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on October 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Eunice Gallagher of Malaga, Ohio, his father-in-law, Wayne D. Henthorn and his infant granddaughter, Callie ...