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FRED A. WILLIAMS, JR.

Fred Allen Williams Jr., 67, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died at his home, Thursday, March 21, 2024. He was born May 13, 1956, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, a son of Fred Allen Williams Sr. and Louise M. Shortencarier Williams. Fred “Freddie” was a retired foreman having worked in the coal industry his entire career. His employment included Saginaw Mining, Harrison Mining and Consolidation Coal Company. He graduated from St. Clairsville High School in 1974. Freddie was an active member of the Son’s of the American Legion Post 159. Having a passion for sports, Freddie was involved ...

KATHLEEN WILSON

Kathleen E. Wilson, age 64 of Barnesville, OH died Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born January 17, 1960 in Marshfield, MA, the daughter of Robert and Carol Wyatt Jordan of Marshfield. She was a former employee with C.J.L. Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA; a Christian by faith; and an avid reader. Her husband, Homer D. Wilson; and a daughter, Sarah Wilson preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, survivors include a daughter, Katelyn (Shelby) McMillen of Martins Ferry, OH; sisters, Carolyn (Mike Rose) Jordan of Attleboro, MA, and Lisa (David) ...

JOHN SADAR

John A. Sadar, 67, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, in the Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 12 noon at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield, OH. Wally Jancura will officiate. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home from 11 am to 12 noon. www.jefosterfh.com

LORNA SEMPIREK

Lorna Theresa Sempirek, 83, of Rayland, Ohio, died peacefully Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Belmont Manor Nursing Home in St. Clairsville. She was preceded in death by her mother Clara Popkie Poldauff and father Joseph Poldauff, in addition to a loving aunt and uncles. Lorna’s passions in ...

FLORENCE LEE

Florence J. Lee, 84, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Cumberland Pointe Care Center in St. Clairsville. She was born on March 21, 1940, in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Albert Hoff and Mary Genevieve (Norris) Price. Florence was a member of the First United ...

WILLIAM MICHAEL

William Franklin Michael, 69, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born September 7, 1954 in New Martinsville, WV to the late Phyllis (Ash) Michael-Gibson and James Michael. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Belinda Dietrich. He will be missed and forever remembered by his children, Justin (Victoria) Michael and Andrea (Josh) Wynn; his grandchildren, Collin and Layla Michael and Mason Wynn; his loving partner, Helen Majzun and son, John (Amber) Majzun and grandsons, Dustyn and Drennen Majzun; siblings, Steve Michael, Bill ...