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MARIA ALEXOVICH

Maria Alexovich, 88, of Wheeling, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, died July 20, 2026. Maria is survived by her sister, Anne McFarland; and brother, Joseph Masica; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Monday, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.

KRISTOPHER KENDALL

Kristopher Cole “Kris” Kendall, 17, of Belmont, died July 16th. Visitation is on Wednesday, July 22, 4-8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio, with service Thursday at 11 a.m.

GARY PUGH

Gary Allen Pugh, 75, of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 5, 1950, in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Creed L. and Hilda M. (Saffell) Pugh. Gary was a Lutheran by faith and a retired 41-year employee of ...

GWEN VANNELLE

Gwen Vannelle, 99, of Shadyside, Ohio, departed this life on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, West Virginia. She was born March 1, 1927 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Brim and Emily (Archibald) Jones. Gwen was a dedicated real estate agent, a profession she ...

JOSEPH BARTRUG

Joseph Lee Bartrug, age 68 of Adena, passed away July 16, 2026. He was born June 30, 1958, in Bellaire, Ohio, to parents Gary Lemoyne and Donna Mareta (Conrad) Bartrug. Joe graduated from Buckeye West High School in 1976 and later attended Belmont Tech. He was a member of the Adena United ...

JUDITH GRIFFITHS

In Loving Memory of Judith Ann Griffiths July 30, 1957 – March 31, 2026 The family of Judith Ann Griffiths invites friends and loved ones to join them as they gather to honor and remember her life. A graveside burial service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at ...