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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) ...

GEORGE “BUTCH” MURRAY

George “Butch” N. Murray Jr, 81, of Tiltonsville, died, June 28, 2023. Arrangements pending with Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville.

JANET GALLUCCI

Janet A. Moore Sproul Gallucci, 86, of Holloway, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Park Village Southside in New Philadelphia with her family by her side. She was born September 29, 1936 in Harrison County, a daughter of the late Charles and Ella Mae Dickerson Moore. Janet was ...

MARTHA SHUTLER

Martha Jean Shutler 94, of Ravena formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday June 29, 2023, at the home of her daughter. She was born July 5, 1928, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Perry B. and Mabel Grace (Scammel) Conway. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Martins Ferry, a graduate of Bridge- port High School class of 1946, she loved flowers and gardening, and her children grand- children and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Edmund L. Shutler Sr. in 1999. Martha is survived by her children Edmund ...

RUTH LEWIS

Ruth Anna Pickens Lewis, 87, of Adena, Ohio, died Saturday, June 24, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 4, 1936, in Findlay, Ohio, a daughter of the late Samuel E. Pickens and Elsie Long Pickens. Ruth was a retired teacher from Martins Ferry Schools and was a substitute teacher at Hilltop, Mt. Pleasant and Steeple Valley Schools. Ruth had a strong faith in God and was an active member of the Harrisville Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Garden Club. Ruth loved her family dearly, enjoyed her flowers, watching birds and ...