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CAROLYN KINSEY

Carolyn Kinsey, 85, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Liza’s Place of Valley Hospice, Wheeling, WV. She was born February 1, 1938 in Kershaw County, SC., a daughter of the late Margaret Agnes Baker. Carolyn was a former employee of the former Lynn’s Gift Shop and Elby’s Gift Shop and a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in St. Clairsville. She enjoyed cooking and served as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Kinsey in 2021; a sister, Clara Self. Surviving ...

SANDRA JOHNSON

Sandra E. Johnson, 85, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September, 13, 2023 at the Walton Home. She was born on November 18, 1937 in Barnesville to the late Hubert Johnson and Marguerite (Patterson) Kloss. Sandy was a graduate of Barnesville High School and a member of the ...

CHRISTINE KAPLET

Christine Louise Kaplet, 82, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born April 13, 1941, in London, England, a daughter of the late Walter L. King and Josephine Johanna Loughnane King. Christine was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church and a volunteer at the Belmont County Animal Shelter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Richard King. Christine is survived by her husband, George R. Kaplet; a daughter, Michelle L. Kaplet of ...

JOANNE FRENO

Joanne Freno, 91, of Shadyside, Ohio left this life for her eternal life with her Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Long Term Care. She was born on August 14, 1932 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Edward and Savilla Hannan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Alberta Porter, Ruth Lawrence; brothers, Robert Hannan, Richard Hannan and a grandson, Deric Freno. She leaves behind a daughter, Trudy Beck of Columbus, Ohio; three sons, Don Freno of Neffs, Ohio, Dee Freno of Grove City, Ohio and Gary Freno of Fort Lauderdale, ...

BERNADINE “BERT” BURGHY

Bernadine Pearl “Bert” Burghy, 86, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at her home. She was born November 24, 1936 in Cameron, OH., a daughter of the late John and Lena Ady Palmer. Bert was a home- maker and a methodist by faith. She was proud to have graduated from Bellaire High School. She enjoyed playing cards, flowers, cooking and Conway Twitty music, and going to Wheeling Downs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John “Sonny” Burghy in 2008; a daughter, Bobbie Jo Burghy; sons, John “Mike” Burghy and ...

CONNIE STEPHENS

Connie Stephens, 64, Beallsville, died Mon., Sept. 11 in Wheeling Hospital. Private services entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel will be held at a time of the family’s choosing with burial in Beallsville Cemetery. Offer condolences at www.harperfh.net.