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JOHN KNISZEK, JR.

John Stanley Kniszek, Jr., age 81, of Dillonvalle, Ohio, passed away on November 21, 2023, after a long and courageous fight with Dementia. He was born on August 5, 1942, in Dillonvale, Ohio, to the late John Stanley Kniszek Sr. and Emily (Kloda) Kniszek. Throughout his life, John found fulfillment in his work as a truck driver and often spoke passionately about his experiences on the road. He also worked as a coal miner, contributing to his community through his dedication and hard work. John is preceded in death by his beloved son, Randy Kniszek, who passed away on May 6, 2023. He ...

JOHN ANZAK

John E. Anzak, 66, Hannibal, Ohio passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 at home. He was born on July 31, 1957, to the late Shirley (Cochran) and John Anzak. He was an employee of the US Postal Service for 32 years, where he served 24 years as Post Master before retiring on his birthday in 2009. He enjoyed fishing trips and watching sports. Surviving are his brother James Anzak of St.Clairsville, OH.; niece Megan Anzak of Taylors, SC.; and step-niece Kelly Reasbeck of Marins Ferry, and three first cousins. Friends and Family will be received on Wednesday November 22, 2023 at 11am at ...

RALPH CHRISTMAN

Ralph “Keel” Christman, 63, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 28, 1960, in Barnesville to the late Walter “Ralph” and Marlie “Lodena” Christman of Jerusalem, Ohio. Keel was a 1978 graduate of Beallsville ...

KENNETH KEMP

Kenneth Roy Kemp, 90, of Bethesda, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at his home with his wife, Lois, by his side. Kenneth, known by family and friends as “Sunshine”, was born on August 26, 1933, in Belmont, Ohio, the son of the late George and Lucille (Shultz) Kemp. Kenneth was a ...

MARK “MONKO” FALCONE

Mark “Monko” Falcone, 64, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Sunnyslope Care Center, Bowerston, OH. He was born July 1, 1959 in Martins Ferry, OH., a son of the late Nelson and Betty Jo Smith Falcone. Monko was a former employee of Swisher ...

EUGENE “GENE” BADIA, JR.

Eugene (Gene) Spencer Badia, Jr. left us on September 30, 2023. Eug passed gently at his home in Georgia with his hands lovingly held and his adored dog by his side. Born on August 9, 1949 in Bellaire, Ohio, Eugene was the first child of Eugene and Mary Jane Schramm Badia. While serving in ...