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EDWARD BARAN

Edward Lawrence Baran, 89, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away at East Ohio Hospital Long Term Care on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born in Crescent, OH on January 29, 1935, the son of the late Joseph and Sophia (Lumpcik) Baran. He was a retired machinist at the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Junction plant, but farming was his passion. He was proudest of his “Polish” tomatoes that he tended and grew to the size of a dinnerplate! . He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Martins Ferry, OH and served in the US Army Reserves. He was preceded in death by a ...

FRANK VIGOFFI

Frank Eugene Vigoffi Jr., 74, of Flushing, Ohio, died April 14, 2024, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born November 25, 1949, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Frank E. Vigoffi Sr. and Rose Styrcula Vigoffi. Frank was a retired owner and operator truck driver. He was a member of the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Fairpoint, a 1967 graduate of St. Clairsville High School, Frank served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. His memberships included, the Flushing American Legion 366; Fairpoint Polish Club; and the Street Survivors. He enjoyed Drag Racing and the OSU ...

ROBERT PORTER

Robert “Po” Porter passed away on April 10, 2024. Memorial mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Bridgeport on Thurs., Apr. 18 at 6:30 pm.

JANET ORLICH

Janet W. Orlich, 87, of Canonsburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born November 26, 1936, in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Edward and Florence Crawford Weiss. Janet enjoyed attending church at Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church when she had the opportunity. Mrs. Orlich loved to draw and paint. She enjoyed traveling over the years to various international destinations including Europe, Russia, Egypt and on several cruises. Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel employed her as a key punch operator until her retirement. On November 25, 1972, in Bellaire, ...

GEORGE STEADMAN

George Elton Steadman, 85, passed away on March 30, 2024. George was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on November, 14, 1938, to the late Roy Elton and Eleanor (Pickering) Steadman. He leaves behind his loving partner and lifelong best friend, Gretchen Crawford, her daughters and their families, maternal cousins, and many friends. Contributions can be made in his memory to the NWUMC Bell Choir or a charity of your choice. Services will be held at Northwest United Methodist Church, 5200 Riverside Dr., Columbus, OH 43220 on April 20, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to ...

JUDY CARPENTER

Judy Kay Carpenter, 76, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Astoria Place of Barnesville. She was born on August 2, 1947, in Barnesville to the late Doyce and Juanita (Benton) Yockey. Judy was former owner and operator of the Hallmark House in Barnesville and was a ...