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KENNETH “BOB” SIMPSON

Kenneth R. “Bob” Simpson, 81, of Wintersville, Ohio, went to be with the angels on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Trinity West. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on March 8, 1943 a son of the late Kenneth & Evelyn Adams Simpson. Bob attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and retired from Big Bear Plus as store director and also ADP, Pittsburgh, PA. Bob was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Candace Simpson and sister Karen Howell. Bob is survived by his wife Jeanne C. Holzopfel Simpson; son Robert; daughter Tracy; brother David; sister Sandra Hostetler; granddaughters ...

STEPHANIE JOHNSON

Stephanie Diamond Johnson, 43, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 7, 1980, in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of Joanna and Larry Lee Palmer of Pipe Creek and the late John A. Johnson II. Stephanie was a former nurses aid and was a Methodist by faith. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Edith and Diamond McKelvey, James and Virginia Palmer; paternal grandparents, Dorothy and Donald Whetstone. Surviving are her parents, Joanna and Larry Lee Palmer; her husband, Brent Lawrence ...

IRENE STURNIOLO

Irene Sturniolo, 96, of St. Clairsville peacefully passed away on March 9, 2024, at Rolling Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Irene lived a fulfilling life and was blessed with 96 years on this earth. She was born on September 14, 1927, in Barton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica (Timko) Kubic. In her professional life, Irene dedicated herself as a bookkeeper for Clifford Motors. Her meticulous work ethic and attention to detail were truly commendable. Outside of work, Irene found joy in being a member of AARP and engaging with various interests that brought ...

BRANDON GROVES

Brandon Lee Groves, 27, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Friday. Calling hours 2-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.

KATHLEEN TOKARZ

Kathleen Joyce “Kathy” Tokarz (nee Turkoly) passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 76 in Wheeling, WV. She was born on July 22, 1947, in Bellaire, Ohio. Kathy was a kind and selfless woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She was most content when spending time with the ...

WILLIAM “BILL” MEYERS

William Lawrence “Bill” Meyers, 97, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Bridgeport, OH. He was born November 18, 1926, a son of the late William and Mary Ellen (Truax) Meyers. Bill was a member of St. Mary’s ...