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LEE ‘TOM’ COOK

Lee “Tom” Thomas Cook, 62, of Glen Dale, WV, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at home. He was born March 14, 1962, in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late Louis Hans Cook and Virginia “Ginny” Kay Rafferty Cook Tom was the administrator/director at Marshall County Health Department. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Cindy Cook; precious and devoted rescue, Bella; four siblings, Sally (Nick) Resanovich of Monaca, PA, David (Beth McClure) Cook of Glen Dale, James Cook of Glen Dale, and Robin Galloway also of Glen Dale. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-8 ...

MARY HOLZOPFEL

Mary Julia Holzopfel, 53, of Rayland passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John William Egri and Delores Egri-Banyas. She was born on April 8, 1971, in Martins Ferry. Julia was a receptionist at the Skin Reflections Medical Spa and was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of Colerain. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her stepfather, Geizel Banyas, by brother-in-law Sven Nils, in laws, Ronald and Particia Holzopfel. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband David and daughter Emily, ...

WILLIAM PRECEK

William Precek, of Shadyside, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at the age of 106 yrs, 10 mos, and 3 days. Bill was born in Shadyside, the son of Joseph and Apolonie Harriet (Niecova) Precek on July 19, 1917 and resided there his entire life except for his military ...

DIANA CARPENTER

Diana C. Carpenter, 74, of Bellaire, passed away on May 23, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1949 to the late Betty (Yost) and Ronald Rayle in Cameron, WV. Diana worked as an Accounting Supervisor for the WV Department of Transportation for 34 years and was a member of St. John Catholic ...

CLARENCE GARLOCH

Clarence Vernon Garloch, Jr. 83, of Glencoe, Ohio, died May 23, 2024, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born December 2, 1940, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Clarence V. Garloch Sr. and Mary Maudel Riggs Garloch. Junior was a retired coal miner from North American Coal Company Powhatan #3 Mine. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and always spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Shepherd Garloch; a son, John Michael Garloch; sons-in-law, ...

NANCY BUTLER

Nancy Rae (Schenerlein) Butler passed away on May 15, 2024 in Aiken, SC. Nancy was born on April 5, 1938, in Wheeling, the daughter of Charles “Buss” and Gertrude (Reese) Schenerlein.. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Vance Presbyterian Church, 905 National Rd., with a Funeral Service at 1:00 pm. Interment will directly follow at Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oglebay Stables & Bethany College Equestrian Team by visiting https://www. ...