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JOSEPH PAYTASH

Joseph Kevin Paytash, 71, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away on April 4, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1954, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Joe had a deep appreciation for art, music, and culture. He enjoyed creating his own paintings and sculptures, as well as spending time at art museums admiring the work of others. A gifted musician, he also played the organ in church in his younger years. He loved nature, especially spending time walking in local parks, and had a special love for animals, especially his beloved dog, Isabella, who was an important companion in his life. Joe also gave his ...

CHRISTINE BOTOS

Christine Jaskela Botos, born on April 16, 1942, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Saida and Edward Jaskela, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at Cincinnati Hospice in Cincinnati, Ohio. Christine is survived by her siblings Mary Lou Marshall (Dave Marshall), Susan Maier (John Maier), and Edward ...

KATHLEEN MOZIE

Kathleen S. Mozie, 79 of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Holly Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Pleasant Grove, at 11am. Wilson Funeral Home – Heslop Chapel is assisting the family.

MILAN MATESICK

Milan Matesick, 95, of Powhatan Point, Ohio passed away on Monday April 13, 2026. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 10 am until time of funeral services at 1 pm at Amity United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville

BARBARA JARRETT

Barbara Diane Jarrett, 61, of St. Clairsville, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the home with her family by her side. She was born November 16, 1964 in Glen Dale, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Homer Franklin and Mable Ruth Doyle Lilley, Sr. Barb ...

DENVER HOOPS

Denver Keith Hoops, 75, of Flushing, Ohio, died April 12, 2026. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio, where services will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Belmont County Veterans Association will conduct Full Military Honors on Thursday at 1 p.m.