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KAREN CERASOLI

Karen Cerasoli, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Columbus, OH. She was born September 16, 1938 in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Flora (Myers) Hill and Charles Hill. Karen was a Christian by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mario Cerasoli; brothers, Jim Hill and Todd Hill. Surviving are her daughters, Debora Perillo and Sue (Tom) Reasbeck; sister, Sandra (Ken) Brooks; sisters-in-law, Blanche Hill and Judy Hill, as well as 3 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. Family and friends will be received at the ...

SARAH “SALLY” SMITH

Sarah “Sally” Smith, 68, of Bridgeport and Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. Visitation will be Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Wilson Funeral Home Heslop Chapel from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon.

TED ZITKO

Ted A. Zitko, 93, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on January 9, 2024, at the Harrison County Home. He was born on March 30, 1930, in Harrison County, Ohio, a son of the late Anthony and Anna (Saboley) Zitko. He dedicated his career to the Department of Labor until his retirement in 1992. He was ...

ROSALIE ZAVATSKY

Rosalie C. Zavatsky 91, of Bridgeport passed away Friday December 29, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 20, 1932, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Leo and Marie (Perunko) Bakosh. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, and a retired Registered Nurse at Bellaire ...

LARRY THOMPSON

Larry Thompson, 82, of Bethesda, Oh passed away on Dec 18, 2023. He was born on Nov 4, 1941 to the late Alfred and Iva (Pickens) Thompson. Larry retired from Goodyear Tire after 45+ years. He was Catholic by faith. Larry loved to spend time in his garden growing his own food. His ...

MARJORIE PATTERSON

Marjorie E. (Walker) Patterson, 90 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Park Health Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center in St. Clairsville. She was born November 19, 1933, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Elza and Dorothy (Helt) Walker. Marjorie was devoted to her family, being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother who dedicated the same level of love and care to her family members as her extended family, her friends. She was Methodist by faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold ...