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KENNETH GIBSON SR.

Kenneth James Gibson Sr. 82, of Dillonvale, OH passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. He was born December 27, 1941, in Toronto, OH, a son of the late Kenneth D. and Ruth E. (Ammon) Gibson. He is preceded in death by his sisters Donna Swiger and Jackie Cowell. Kenny graduated from Toronto High School in 1961 and later became a Toronto Police Officer. He then became known as “Cherry Picker” as he worked 34 years as a craneman at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. Kenny was an avid sportsman being a lifetime member of the Hopedale Sportsman Club along with enjoying playing pickleball, ...

NANCY (KOCHER) MAINE

Nancy Ellen (Kocher) Maine, originally of Ohio, departed from this life on September 16th, 2024, in Cookeville, TN, surrounded by her family who loved her deeply. She was born on August 6, 1943, in Belmont County, Ohio to the late Ida Mae (Bennett) and Charles “Cliff” Kocher. Nancy was an avid reader who loved to laugh, drink coffee, play games (especially on her computer), and spend time with her family. She was a caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her stepmother Edith (Hoisington) Kocher; ...

ERIC KULL

Eric Kull, 65, of Yorkville, OH, passed away, Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Yorkville, OH. He was born July 18, 1959, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Joseph and Doris (Josefczyk) Kull. In addition to his parents, Eric was preceded in death by his sister, Jody Kull Oblak; infant sister, Amy Kull and infant brother, Todd Kull. Eric was the owner and operator of Kull Packing. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved going to the Chambers YMCA to swim. Eric had a passion for motorcycles and enjoyed riding his bike around town or taking long trips on his Harley or Goldwing. He ...

MARLENE BUMGARDNER

Marlene L. Bumgardner, 83, of Belmont, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born February 24, 1941, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Vernon Webb Sr. and Mary Helen Velegulla Christian. Marlene was a retired employee of Lattigas Arabian Horse Farm in Flushing. She was a 1959 graduate of Bellaire High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Grant Balwanz II, and a brother, Vernon Webb Christian Jr. Marlene is survived by her husband, Ronald Lee Bumgardner; two daughters, Mary Gargala of Wooster and Maggie ...

ELLA DIFABRIZIO

Ella Mae DiFabrizio, 94, of Bellaire, OH passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2024. She was born on March 30, 1930 in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Roma (Davis) and Edward Good. Ella Mae worked as a clerk at Stone & Thomas. She was a member of the Bellaire Christian ...

SHIRLEY HOFFMAN

Shirley Louise “Midge” Hoffman, age 95, of Wheeling passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at WVU Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 7, 1929 in Martins Ferry, OH, daughter of the late Franklin Blair and Susan May Fry McAninch. Shirley was a manager at Hills Department Store from 1974-1984, a Homemaker, and a member of the Elm Grove United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Dale Hoffman; an infant son: David Hoffman; four brothers: Franklin Jr, James, Donald, and Robert McAninch; four sisters: Dorothy Pezl, Helen Nagler, ...