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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 ...

PETER BYERS

Peter David Byers, 49, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Jacobsburg, OH. A memorial service for Peter will be held Thursday, January 25, from 2-4:30 p.m. at Centerville Senior Center. Please e-mail Remembering.Pete. Byers@gmail.com to leave memories or photos of Peter for the family. Peter will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and his beloved dog Rosa Barks. Arrangements by Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville, OH.

RICKI DILLON

Ricki Dillon died Jan. 13th 2024. Arrangements by CARE Funeral & Cremation, 204 W. Main St., St. Clairsville.

DANA WESTFALL

Dana Westfall died Jan. 8th 2024. Arrangements by CARE Funeral & Cremation, 204 W. Main St. St. Clairsville.

GARY WHARTON

Gary Lee Wharton, 75, of Rayland, OH, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. He was born March 3, 1948, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late George and Irene (Papp) Wharton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, George Wharton Jr and Ron Wharton. Gary was employed with Sears for many years before retiring from Johnson Boiler Works and served the Village of Rayland for two years as Police Chief. Gary was a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Rayland Methodist Church. Gary is survived by ...