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TONY BASICH

Tony Basich passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville. Born September 2, 1930, to the late Pete and Helen Basich in Duncanwood Ohio, he was the younger brother to Louis Basich. Tony and he kept a strong relationship up until his death, often chatting about stories from their youth. Tony graduated from Adena High School in 1948. Going to carpentry school in Bloomington, Illinois, he and his brother Louis worked as self-employed carpenters upon his return. The pair joined the Carpenters Local and went on to lead the Mill Right Local, 1079, in ...

MARVIN BUMGARDNER SR.

Marvin L. Bumgardner, Sr., 86, of Warnock, Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born April 28, 1937, in Warnock, Ohio, to the late Lawrence E. and Mildred P. (Kettlewell) Bumgardner as the oldest of seven children. Marvin was a 1955 graduate of St. Clairsville High School. He worked at AT&T for over 34 years, where he obtained a national security clearance to work on projects such as the Distant Early Warning (DEW) line and traveled around the eastern part of the country learning various aspects of the telecommunications industry (e.g., ...

STANLEY STEIN

Stanley Stein, 83, of Bellaire Ohio, a devoted community member and beloved figure in Bellaire, Ohio, died on January 7, 2024. Born on November 6, 1940, in Bellaire, a son of the late Abraham and Sarah Medelson Stein, Stanley’s journey in life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his profession, his community, and his cherished hobbies. Throughout his career, he was the former Owner/ Operator of Berman’s Family Shoes. He brought his expertise to the public sector, serving as City Planner for both Bellaire and Martins Ferry, Ohio. Stanley was a member of Temple Shalom, ...

ELIZABETH RYAN

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Ryan, 94, of Bellaire, Ohio, died Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Belmont Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 22, 1929 in Bellaire; the daughter of the late Matthew T. and Mary M. Loksa Kuchinka. Betty was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Bellaire and TOPS. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael “C.J.” Ryan; three brothers, Matthew, Joseph, and Donald Kuchinka; one sister, Mary Kovack; and one great-granddaughter. Survivors include five children, Michael P. Ryan of Guthrie, OK, Cheryl (Roy) Bennett of ...

GEORGE HOOVER

George Roger Hoover, Sr. 77, of Beallsville died Sun., Jan. 7 at home. Visitation at Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Thurs., Jan. 11 4-7pm. Funeral service Fri., Jan. 12 at 11am. Burial in Beallsville Cemetery. Offer condolences at www.harperfh.net.

JOHN E. DOUGHTRY, SR.

John E Doughtry Sr., 90, died Jan. 4, 2024. Private services at convenience of family. Wilson Funeral Home assisting the family.