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STACEY BUTLER

Stacey Butler passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Friday, August 18th at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Stacey grew up in Malvern, OH. She was raised by her mother, Diane Martin and her aunt and uncle, Elaine and Jeff Kidder. She may have technically been an only child, but she forever loved her “brothers” Josh Young, Justin Young, Tim Kidder; and her “sisters” Lisa Kmatz and Aimee Nevins. She went to the University of Akron where she received a bachelor’s degree, but more importantly met her soulmate and love of her life, Ernest Butler. They celebrated 25 ...

ANNA NOBLE

Anna Irene (Jacob) Noble, 84, of Martins Ferry, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on October 11, 1938, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Mike and Mary (Szabo) Jacob. Anna was a member of St. Johns ...

SANDRA MADZIA

Sandra Kay Madzia, 81, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, former longtime resident of Adena, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born April 7, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia a daughter of the late Sigmund and Vivian (Ballog) Masloski. Sandra retired from Buckeye Local School District and Jefferson County Prevention & Recovery Board as an Executive Assistant. She loved to spend the days reading, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and having a good glass of Chardonnay. Her love of books prompted her to ...

DONNA TICARICH

Donna Mae Ticarich, 77 of Bellaire, OH passed away peacefully Monday, Aug 21, 2023 surrounded by beloved family & friends. She was born May 2, 1946 in Bellaire, OH the daughter of the late Barbara and George Ticarich. Donna was a graduate of Bellaire High School. She dedicated most of her ...

VERNA KISS

Verna Louise (Steinke) Kiss, 95, of Bellaire, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on September 5, 1927, Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth (Fithen) Steinke. Verna was retired from the former Hills Department Store in Benwood and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Martins Ferry. She had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing. Verna also enjoyed canning, and all aspects of farm life. She was a very social person who enjoyed making others laugh. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Steve Kiss; and ...

AMANDA BUNGARD

Amanda Jo Bungard 43, of Rayland, OH, passed away Tuesday Aug. 15, 2023, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. Amanda was born March 5, 1980, in Wheeling, daughter of William Paul Bungard, who survives, and the late Linda Sue (Cook) Bungard. She worked as a cook at the Panama City airport ...