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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.

SUSAN GROVES

Susan Marie Groves, 77, of Barnesville, OH passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born on February 15, 1947, in Steubenville, OH to the late Vernon & Evelyn (Ely) Hubbard. Susan was a 1965 graduate of St Clairsville High School. She was co-owner of Barnesville Nursery School where she was a preschool teacher for 28 years. Susan was involved with the Summer Lunch Program. She had a passion for teaching children and helping others. She loved to read books, camp, bake and cook. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Stuart Hubbard. Survived by her ...

DONALD HERINK

Donald Gene Herink, 78, of Brookside, OH passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1946, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late James and Beatrice Herink. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his loving wife Myra (Sommer) Herink of Brookside, OH and sister Shirley (Herink) Krajnyak of Martins Ferry, OH. Myra was his high school sweetheart and they wed in October of 1966. He was also known as ‘Butch’ to many friends and family and will be fondly remembered as ‘Papa Don’ by his grandchildren. Don is survived by a son, Jeff ...