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BETTY THOMAS

Betty Jane Sommer Thomas, 100, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023, at Liza’s Place, in Wheeling, WV. Betty was born August 8, 1923, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Albert and Sophia (Laipple) Sommer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Thomas and seven siblings. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a 75-year resident of Tiltonsville and a 70-year member of The Tiltonsville United Methodist Church. Betty was co-owner of the M&K Grocery Store in Tiltonsville. Betty is survived by her son, Tom ...

DANIEL SAMPLES

Daniel Hale Samples, 91, died Sept. 15. Surviving are his wife, Barbara and daughters, Cathy (Joe) Nogay and Karen (Doug) Olson and grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday 6-8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.

SANDRA MORRIS

Sandra K. Morris, 73 of Malaga, Ohio passed away Saturday. Calling hours 5 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

MOHAMED SALEH

Mohamed Ali Saleh of Saint Clairsville, OH, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Sunnyslope Care Center with his family by his side. He was 62 years old. He was born in Weirton on November 21, 1960, a son of Hamid and Elsie Piergiovanni Saleh. Mohamed was a 1979 graduate of Weir ...

JOHNETTE POLLOCK

Johnette L. Pollock, 73, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at her home. She was born October 19, 1949 in Martins Ferry, OH., a daughter of the late John and Gladys Wieleba Blatnik. Johnette was a retired School Teacher at St. Clairsville- Richland City School District for 33 years and a Catholic by faith. She was a member of the State Teachers Retirement System, the Garden Club of St. Clairsville and the Golden Sneaker Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Jay L. Blatnik. Surviving are a son, Jeff (Miranda) ...

GLEN WARD

Glen O. Ward, age 98, of Moundsville, WV, died Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home. He was born August 16, 1925 in Moundsville; the son of the late Hugh David and Ethel Norris Ward. He was a retired employee of Fostoria Glass and a U.S. Navy WWII veteran; member of Hillview Church of Christ; Earl Francis Post 3 American Legion, Moundsville VFW Post 437 and 40 & 8. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Berneda Yoho Ward; four brothers, Robert, Justice, Dale and Charles Ward; and a sister, Wilma Clark. Survivors include several nieces and ...