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WILBUR MORRISON

Wilbur James Morrison, 93, of Bellaire, OH, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at his home in Bellaire, OH. He was a sinner saved by grace and loved his Lord above all things. He was born in Bellaire, OH on April 20, 1931, a son to the late Elmer and Alta (Borchert) Morrison. Wilbur worked for Kanawha Steel & Equipment Company for over 38 years and worked his way up to becoming Vice President before it was sold to Logan Corporation. He retired after a total of 40 years. He was a loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather and was blessed with the best friends any man could ...

DORIS LITTLETON

Littleton, Doris J.”Tootie,” 79, of Shadyside, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at Liza’s Place. She was born June 14, 1945, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late William Michael and Eleanore Wallace Snively. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were a husband Ronald C. ”Iggy” Littleton and brother James Dudley Snively. Surviving are three sons Jon (Lori), Jim, Jay (Andrea), grand- children, great grand- children, nieces, nephews, a sister June Mchenry and a brother Fred Snively. Private Services were held by the family. Contributions may be made ...

LOLA BERBERICH

Lola Lee Workman Berberich, 87, of Key, Ohio, died October 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born April 21, 1937, at St. Joe, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie Bumgardner Workman. Lola was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a member of the Bellaire Christian Church and enjoyed working in her yard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Audy Berberich. Lola is survived by two children, Jonie Berberich of Key and Keith (Bea) Berberich of Shadyside; five grandchildren, Keith J., Justin, and ...

W. GARY CROZIER

Wilbur Gary Crozier, 78, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 2,nd 2024, surrounded by family. Gary was born on November 12th 1945, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Stanley and Mary Warner Crozier. Gary retired in 2009 from First Energy, R.E. Burger Plant in Shadyside, Ohio, after 40 years with the company, where he was a member of the Local 350 Utility Workers Union. Gary enjoyed drag racing in his early years and later attending car shows, where he would sell antique license plates. During his life he loved buying, restoring, and selling classic cars. Another ...

ETHEL SCHAAL

Ethel “Mrs. O” Schaal 97 of Rayland passed away Wednesday October 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 8, 1927, in Tiltonsville, a daughter of the late Austin and Sadie (Noll) Erickson. She was a retired School teacher for the Bridgeport School System, and a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Brookside. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Paul Olzeski, sisters Dorothy Nichols, and Patricia Malcuit, and a brother Richard Erickson. Ethel is survived by loving husband of 40 years Donald D. Schaal, ...

WALTER SIKORA

Walter Jack “Vagu” Sikora, 81, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the New Heart Covenant Church (500 N. 5th Street Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935) beginning at 11 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville.