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BARBARA LOUISE MATZ (RAY)

Barbara Louise Matz (Ray), our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 8, 2024, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Friends may call at Keller Funeral Home 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, OH on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 11 until time of service at 1pm. Condolence may be made by signing the guest book online at www,kellerfuneral home.com.

NICHOLAS KADYLAK

Nicholas John Kadylak, 50, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, in St. Clairsville. He was born November 9, 1973, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of John and Kerry Kotch Kadylak of Elm Grove, West Virginia. Nicholas was owner/operator of Kadylak Insurance Company ...

KRISTIN SMITH

Kristin Marie Sacco Smith, 57, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, was called Home on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from Liza’s Place in Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born March 6, 1967, in Wheeling. She was the loving and grateful wife of Dale E. Smith, and blessed mother of Caroline and Kelsey Smith. ...

KAREN HUGHES

Karen S Hughes of Blacklick, Ohio died on June 29th at her home. She was born on 10/02/1947 in Dayton, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter Tammy Hughes of Houghton Lake, MI and Brian Hughes of Blacklick, Ohio and her sisters Cindy Bunfill of Columbus and Lois Parker (Rich), Misty Kozlowski and Terry Tipton from Shadyside. She is preceded in death by her parents John R Bunfill Jr. and Helen Bunfill and brothers John R. Bunfill III (rusty) and Brady Bunfill of Louisiana. A celebration of life will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Samaritan’s ...

PATSY TEDESCHI

Patsy “Pat” Tedeschi, 86, of Bellaire, OH passed away on July 5, 2024. He was born January 11, 1938, to the late Samuel and Lucy (Shirretta) Tedeschi. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam and Vince Tedeschi. Patsy was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a retiree of Ormet Corporation. Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Nancy (Steele) Tedeschi, son Patrick (Deb) Tedeschi of Delaware, OH, daughter Misty (Tom) Ryncarz of Shadyside, OH, grandchildren Samuel and Elyssa Tedeschi, Anthony and Dominic Forgacs. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, July 13 at St. ...

EDWARD “EDDIE” KAPAK

Edward “Eddie” Kapak, 77, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, in the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Bellaire, OH. Eddie enjoyed listening to his music, especially Tina Turner. He was born May 5, 1947 in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late John and Vivian (Palmer) Kapak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his special friend, Donnie West. Surviving are his cousins, Paula Spence and Mike Bayham; close friend, Anna (Mike Alfrey) Foltz; aunt, Betty Prystasz, as well as several other cousins and friends. Family and friends will be received at the ...