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HERMAN BORKOSKI

Herman Edward Borkoski, 88, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away peacefully, at Valley Hospice, in Steubenville, OH, on Friday, August 28, 2026. He was born on September 2. 1937, in Adena, OH, to the late Zigmund and Jennie (Martin) Borkoski. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in ...

JOSEPHINE COLLINS

Josephine “Josie” Collins, age 96, of Yorkville, Ohio passed away on August 26, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1929, in Yorkville, Ohio, the daughter of Frank and Leona Collins. Josephine graduated from Yorkville High School in 1947 and worked for many years at the Social Security ...

JACK SECHREST JR.

Jack William Sechrest Jr., 81, of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away August 31, 2026. He was a United States Army veteran and worked in maintenance at Bellaire City Hospital for over 40 years. Jack was a quiet, hardworking man who loved his family, his home and yard, animals, cooking, HAM radio, war documentaries and westerns. He was known for being able to fix almost anything and was a devoted provider for his family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters Tiffany Sechrest (Eric Eberts) and Marcie Sechrest; and brother Charles Sechrest. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack ...

HENRY NIEMIEC

Henry Walter Niemiec, 92, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, Ohio. He was born on September 13, 1933, in Flushing, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Martha Stalz Niemiec. Henry was a retired employee of the ...

JULIA PEKLICZ

Julia R. (Smithoffer) Peklicz, 97 of Martins Ferry passed away Sat., Aug. 29th. All services will be private and held at convenience of family. Wilson Funeral Home – Heslop Chapel are entrusted with her arrangements.

ANNE M. BLAIR

Anne Marie Blair, 89, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was born June 16, 1937, in Lafferty, a daughter of the late Eliza and Emilio Dalpiaz. Anne was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, baking, taking day trips to Amish country, and doting on her grandsons. She was a member of the East Richland Evangelical Friends Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ben Blair; brothers Albert, Emilio, Jimmy, Leo, and sisters Jenny Dalpiaz and Rose (Bob) Blair. She is survived by ...