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THOMAS DYER

Thomas (Tom) Dyer, 80, of Powell, OH formerly of Bellaire passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born January 24, 1944, in Bellaire, OH to the late Marcella and Harrison Dyer. Tom, known for his love of a good wager and the Cleveland Browns (often wondering if they’d ever bring home a championship). He was retired from Chessie System, as a Conductor. When not cheering for the Browns or the Indians, he passionately supported Ohio State Football and his hometown Bellaire Big Reds. In his free time, you’d find Tom at the Bellaire VFW Post 626, Bellaire Eagles ...

REDINGER McANINCH

Sally McAninch Redinger and Robert Redinger both passed away peacefully in MN with daughters Leslie and Robin (Rick) Jones by their side. Salley passed away at home on Nov. 6, 2020, and Bob passed away on Nov. 22, 2023. Both were born and raised in Martins Ferry, OH but spent their married ...

TERESA CARNAHAN

Teresa Marie Carnahan, 91, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Colerain, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 4, 1933, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Terence and Mary (Kain) Coyne. She was a housewife, and a member of St. Frances Cabrini and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank N. Carnahan in 2001, brothers Jack, Thomas, Terence, and Patrick Coyne, sisters Rita Nolan, Margaret Ann (Sister Rita Claire) Coyne, Mary E. ...

MICHAEL VAN NEST

Michael O. Van Nest, 68, of Piedmont, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home. He was born on September 9, 1955, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Robert and Charlotte Jean (Bomboris) Van Nest. Mike was a graduate of the Belmont County JVS. He was a self-employed carpenter by trade. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Van Nest. Mike is survived by his sisters, Terra McEndree and Pamela (Dave) Harvey; brothers, Harry Van Nest and Shon Van Nest; aunt, Josephine Howes; ...

PEGGY HERRLEIN

Peggy Ann McElwain Herrlein, 67, of Bethesda, Ohio, died July 15, 2024, in WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. She was born April 19, 1957, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Daniel and Caroline Geraldine Hall McElwain. Peggy was a retired Registered Nurse from the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Barnesville Hospital and formerly of the D.O.N. of St. Clairsville Health Care Center. In addition to being an avid reader, she enjoyed Hiking, Kayaking, Bicycling and the outdoors. Peggy was the proudest mom of her son Daniel. In addition to her ...

CURTIS IRWIN, JR.

Curtis L. Irwin Jr., passed away on July 13, 2024, due to complications of a sudden fall. The viewing will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Salvation Army Church on 315 37th St. in Bellaire, OH from 1p.m. until the time of services beginning at 4 p.m. with officiator Major Louis Patrick. Schuetz Funeral home is assisting the family. To leave a condolence visit www.schuetzfuneralhome.com.