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PATRICIA A. KOSAR

Patricia Ann Kosar, 73 of Bridgeport passed away peacefully Monday, February 12, 2024, at the East Ohio Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 19, 1950, the daughter of the late Robert and Colletta (Mauck) Matz. Patricia was a former Nurse’s Aide for the East Ohio Regional Hospital and Shadyside Care Center. She was a devoted, passionate wife, mother, grandmother, and her best job was taking care of her family. She was Catholic by faith. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Carl J. Kosar of Bridgeport, son, Carl R. (Bobbie Jo) Kosar of ...

RHONDA SUTER

Rhonda Marie (Russell) Suter, 57, of Rayland, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday February 11, 2024 at EORH Long Term Care. Rhonda was born on November 18, 1966 at Martins Ferry Hospital. She was the daughter of Donna (Lowery) Russell and the late Alex Russell Jr. both of Glen ...

VELMA McFARLAND

Velma J. McFarland, 89, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born on July 5, 1934 to the late Lowell and Grace (Phillips) McFarland. Velma was preceded in death by her sisters, Esther R. (Emery) Koerber and Jessie L. (Clyde) Repik; her brother, Blaine (Ilene) McFarland; and a niece, Suellen Repik. She is survived by her niece, Cindy Koerber Goff (Dave); and nephews, Barry Koerber, Daniel Repik, and Brett McFarland. Velma was a trailblazer operating the Belmont County Credit Union at a time when such roles were seldom held by women. Later in her career, ...

RICHARD “DICK” EASTHAM

Richard Irwin “Dick” Eastham, 90, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died February 8, 2024, in Barnesville Hospital. He was born March 30, 1933, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, the son of the late Laura Agnes Coffield Eastham and Herbert J. Eastham. Dick was the retired owner and operator of Eastham Excavating and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean arena. He was a member of the Christian Apostolic Church at Taplin. Richard was also an avid antique Sheppard Tractor restorer and collector, diesel mechanic, welder, loving father and devoted husband. In addition to his parents, he was ...

WILMA MYERS

Wilma Marie Myers, 87, of Jacobsburg, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her home. She was born September 4, 1936, in Glencoe, Ohio, a daughter of the late Murwood and Mary Ann Thornton McMahon. Wilma was a seamstress at Bobbie Brooks Clothing and retired from St. Clair Cleaners. She was a Methodist by Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Myers in 2004; son, Roger Wayne Myers; daughter-in-law, Renee Myers; granddaughter, Kacie Rankin; six sisters; and five brothers. Wilma is survived by her children, William E. ...

GARY RINKES

Gary Lee Rinkes, 72, of Harrisville, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Gary is survived by his wife, Denise Anderson Rinkes; his sons, Zachary (Katie) Rinkes, Joshua Rinkes. In keeping with Gary’s wishes, services will be private. Interment will be at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinsons Research Foundation, or Hopedale Emergency Squad. Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 East Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio is assisting the family. Offer online condolences at www.borkoski funeral.com.