Martin Melville “Marty” Purtiman went to be one with God on December 11, 2025, one day after celebrating his 89th birthday. Martin was born December 10, 1936, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the oldest child of Martin Sr. and Dorothy (Jackson) Purtiman. Martin grew up in and around the Flushing ...

Coy C. Michaels, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, OH, where friends will be received Sunday 12 to 4 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, ...

Edward Chini, Sr., Flushing, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2025, at the age of 98. He was born in Lafferty, Ohio, a son of the late Luigi and Pia Chini. Ed retired after 38 years from the Saginaw Mine, was a lifelong farmer, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, ...

Pastor Charles H. Mehl, 85, of Cadiz, Ohio, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Harrison Community Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born on September 12, 1940, in Neffs, Ohio to the late Paul and Edna Mehl. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents ...

Ronald Gene Pavlovic, 90, of Dillonvale, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, reunited with his beloved wife, Charlotte, and his cherished son, Kurt. He was born on August 17, 1935, in Dillonvale, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Emily Pavlovic. A 1953 graduate of Dillonvale ...

Bobbi Kay Price, 70, of Bethesda, Ohio went home to our Lord and Savior on Dec. 21, 2025. She was born on Sept. 9, 1955 to the late Robert F. Powell and Janett J. (Mead) Roberts. Bobbi enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved going to church. She liked doing puzzles and ...