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DAVID D. HUDSON

David Dean “Dave” Hudson, 73, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away January 23, 2024, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born June 14, 1950, in Cambridge, Ohio, a son of the late Betty McKay Hudson and Rev. Ralph D. Hudson. Dave worked for Consol Energy from 1974 to 2009, retiring as Vice President of Pennsylvania Operations. Dave extended his dedication to the mining community through his involvement with industry related organizations, including: Veterans of Mine Rescue and the Mining Electro- Mechanical Maintenance Association (MeMma), among others. He also ...

PAUL KRAPANZA

September 18, 1940 - January 21, 2024 Paul Richard Krapanza, 83, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his home. Private services held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville

ROBERT “BOB” KUBOVICZ

Robert Allen “Bobby” Kubovicz 68, of Bridgeport passed away Sunday January 21, 2024, at his home. He was born January 8, 1956, in Wheeling, a son of the late Frank and Betty (Speidel) Kubovicz. Bobby was the owner and operator of United Electric of Wheeling, and a member of the IBEW ...

HEATHER GATTI

Heather Ann Gatti, 42, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Barnesville Hospital. She was born June 17, 1981, in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of Ronald and Kathy Munsey Hill. Heather was a consultant for Mary and Martha. She was also an administrative assistant for Katie Knox Counseling Services. She was a member of the Christian Apostolic Church, being an active member in the prayer group. Surviving are her loving husband, Jonathan Andrew Gatti, of Bethesda, Ohio; daughter, Sophia Lorena Gatti of Bethesda, Ohio; father and mother in-law, Bernard (Nancy) Gatti of ...

LEROY CLINE

Leroy Cline, 63, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, died January 15, 2023, at home. He was born December 8, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Estelene Coon Cline and Lebert Charles Cline. Leroy was a retired Technical Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force. He was a 1979 graduate of Beallsville High School. Leroy enjoyed four wheeling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Robin Cline and a sister-in-law, Cynthia Cline. Leroy is survived by his two brothers, Charles “Bud” Cline and William “Bill” Cline; a sister, Norma Jean (James) McKeag; two nieces; two ...

MARJORIE GIBSON

Marjorie A. (Cika) Gibson, 74, of Canton, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Born in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Ernest and Marjorie (Geis) Cika, she was preceded in death by her brother Ernest A. Cika. Marjorie was a 1967 graduate of Martins Ferry High School. She loved animals, crafting, and spending time with friends and family. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Robert W. Gibson; daughters Darcie G. (Michael) Jedrey, Carly E. (Joey) Figaro; grandson Julian Figaro; brother Ned (Kathy) Cika; sister-in-law Sally Cika; as well as many cousins and friends. Family ...