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MICHAEL BEDNAR

Michael L. Bednar, 78, of Powhatan Point, Ohio, passed away on September 20, 2026. Born on March 11, 1948, in Alledonia, Ohio, a son of the late Joseph Bednar and Jessie Saffell Bednar. Mike was an arc welder, and a member of the Local Welder's Union. He was a member of the Powhatan Point VFW Post 5565. He was 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Moriah Lodge Number 105 F&AM. Survivors include his wife, Ann Murray Bednar, sons; Jason Bednar of Montana and Justin (Crystal) Bednar of Powhatan Point, Ohio, granddaughters; Henley and Hayden Bednar, siblings; George (Roberta), Joseph, ...

ANDREW ‘MIKE’ ROSE

Andrew Michael “Mike” Rose, 84, of Bradenton Florida, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Palmetto, Florida. Born on September 23, 1941, in Barton, Ohio, a son of the late Andrew and Martha (Koval) Rose. Mike dedicated his life to education and athletics. He served as a teacher in ...

DORIS WATKINS

Doris Jean Misenhelder Watkins, 93, of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 17, 2026. Friends may call Tuesday from 11-1 in the Wilson Funeral Home, Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry. Funeral will be held Tuesday in the funeral home at 1 p.m. with Reverend Rod Kasler officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.

DELMAS HASHMAN

Delmas E. Hashman, age 73, of St. Clairsville, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2026. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home, surrounded by the family who absolutely adored him. He was born March 22, 1953 in Barnesville, Ohio a son to the late Inez ...

MARILYN WIGGINS

"Together Again" Marilyn Gay Wiggins, of Bellaire,OH, born on February 12, 1936, in Orbiston, OH, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family at WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital. A devoted home-maker, Marilyn dedicated her life to her ...

THOMAS DUDZIK

Thomas R. “Tom” Dudzik, 71, of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, September 12th at Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheeling, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on June 14, 1955, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Thomas and Jean R. (Mauk) Dudzik. Tom was a ...