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FREDERICK (FRED) CONNORS

Frederick D. Connors of Wheeling passed on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 11, 1946, in Wheeling. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Edward R. and Gladys Hanlin Connors, and his brother, Edward R. (Eddie Ray) Connors, and stepfather John P. ...

ROGER LEVI

Roger Ernest Levi, 75, of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 6, 1947, a son of the late Roger and Elizabeth (Bazan) Levi Sr. Roger was Catholic by faith and served his country in the U.S. Army. He received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University, and a master’s in Administration and Guidance from the University of Dayton. He retired from Buckeye Local School District after 31 years of service, where he also served as the President of the Teachers Union. Roger was a registered High School Basketball ...

GEORGE “BUTCH” MURRAY

George “Butch” N. Murray Jr., 81, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. Butch was born July 26, 1941, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late George and Virginia (Craver) Murray Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Murray Nagler and his loving stepfather, Walton West. Butch was a member at the Eagles, in St. Clairsville, OH, and a social member at the VFW, in Yorkville, OH. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sue (McFadden) Murray; a sister, Donna Jean Murray Fisher; two sisters in-law, Linda ...

CHARLES SAFREED

Charles “Chuck” Safreed, 81, of near Antioch, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023. Calling hours 4-8 p.m. Sunday; funeral service 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.

HENRY MARLEY

Henry J. Marley, 84, Woodsfield, OH, died June 30, 2023. No visitation or services. Arrangements by Watters Funeral Home, Woodsfield, OH.

GERALD “JAKE” McFARLAND

Gerald “Jake” Patrick McFarland, age 73 of Bellaire, OH died Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Wheeling Hospital Medical Park, Wheeling, WV. He was born March 8, 1950 in Philippi, WV the son of the late Leonard and Virginia Parson McFarland. He was a US Army Veteran; a retired coal miner; and he enjoyed fishing and computers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Linda, Mary, Lenny, Sid and Norma. Survivors include his wife, Barbara McFarland; two daughters, Tammi Bowman and Sherri McFarland; two step- daughters, Crystal (Jeff) Kelner and Tammy (Jack) ...