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DEBRA BAILEY

Debra L. Bailey, 69, of Dillonvale passed away Sunday, August 13, at her home. Debbie was born September 28, 1953 to her late parents Donald Joseph and Dolores Jean (Kirkpatrick) Yanda. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Woodrow and Margaret (Core) Kirkpatrick, who raised her, a sister Ginger Sanz and brother Kirk Yanda. Debbie is survived by her daughters Julieanne (Scott) Slie of New Martinsville, WV, Karianne (Kevin) Mays of Grove City, Ohio. Her beloved grandchildren Zackary and Bailey Slie, Garrett, Sawyer and Sylvie Margaret Mays. Her sisters Geri (Jim) Slivinski of ...

SUZANNE PHEMESTER

Suzanne Phemester 81, Martins Ferry died Aug. 14, 2023. Visitation Aug. 18, 5-8 pm. Services, Aug 19, 11 am, Wilson Funeral Home. www.wilson funeralhomes.com.

MARY “MARLENE” DOBRICH

Mary “Marlene” Dobrich, 80, of Bethesda Ohio passed away surrounded by her family at her home on August 11, 2023. She was born October 17, 1942 in Eldon, Ohio to the late Cecil and Lucille (Meighan) Phillips. Marlene was a warm, outgoing person who loved spending time with her children, ...

SUZANNE PHEMESTER

Suzanne Phemester 81, Martins Ferry died Aug. 14, 2023. Visitation Aug. 18, 5-8 pm, services, Aug 19, 11 am, Wilson Funeral Home. www.wilson funeral homes.com.

NANCY RUFENER

Nancy Kay Rufener, 86, of Sardis, OH, passed away Friday. Calling hours 6–8 p.m. Thursday, funeral service 11 a.m. Friday at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St., Woodsfield, OH.

ROBERT LEE BROWN

Robert Lee Brown, born in Akron on July 6, 1947, passed away on August 7th in Piedmont, Ohio after a long illness. Bob spent his early years in East Akron and raised his family there as well. Bob was an engineer and inventor who eventually created his own business. Later in life, he and his wife (Shirley) retired at Piedmont Lake. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Shirley (9/2/2022) and is survived by his children: Russell Brown, Kimberly Lamtman, Kenneth (Fritz) Kutscher, and Ernie Weaver. The family will be holding a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, ...