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MARK E. WEST

Mark Eugene West, 66, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died January 20, 2023, in Cumberland Pointe Care Center. He was born October 1, 1956, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Charles West and Dorothy Mae Poludniak McCluskey. Mark was the former owner of Imagination Unlimited Tattooing in Shadyside, Ohio. He was a 1974 graduate of Martins Ferry High School. Mark was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles. Mark is survived by his sister, Lynn (Bob) Schrum; two nephews, Brad (Amanda) Schrum and Matthew Schrum; two great nieces, Isabelle and ...

WILMA GRIMES

Wilma Jean Grimes, 85, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on January 21, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1938, in Bethesda, a daughter of the late Edgar and Gail (Heskett) Mayberry. Wilma Jean was a vibrant community activist. She directed the Barnesville Youth Soccer Program, organized ...

RONALD KISS

Ronald Jon Kiss, 66, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away on January 18, 2023. Ron was born on May 20, 1956, to George and Helen (Rauscher) Kiss in Georgia. After attending high school in Shinnston, WV, Ron served in and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. After retiring he moved to the Dillonvale area settling in Piney Fork. Ron was predeceased by parents George and Helen; sisters Cynthia, Debra and Darby; as well as nephew Ryan. He is survived by his sister Melanie; brothers George and Glen (Lisa); nieces Heather, Helen, Georgia, Ella, Nicole and Desiree; nephews Dylan, ...

CHARLES WATSON

Charles Allan Watson, Sr., “Snitch”, 74, passed away, Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home. He was born on June 20, 1948, to the late Charles E. and Ruth (Powell) Watson and stepmother, Helen Rumora. In addition to bis parents Snitch was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years, Mary (Brown) Watson and his daughter, Holly Watson. He was a 1968 graduate of Bellaire High School and was a United States Army Veteran (1968-70). He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Labelle Cut Nail Plant. He enjoyed his grandchildren, working on his rat rods, having fun and ...

KENNY PIERPOINT

Kenny Leigh Pierpoint, 66, of Yorkville, OH, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at East Ohio Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on November 18, 1956, in New Martinsville, WV, to the late Ken and Eva (McKinney) Pierpoint. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several grandparents, aunts and uncles. Ken was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Martins Ferry, and was a graduate of Buckeye South High School, Class of 1975. Ken was a Methodist by faith. In his spare time, Ken enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates ...

ROBERT “BOB” HOGAN

Robert “Bob” D. Hogan, 87, of Buford, GA passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Labe and Mary Belle Bennett Hogan; and brothers, Labe Hogan, Jr. and Jerry Hogan. Bob is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Emily Jean Robertson Hogan; children, Diane and Alan Cobb of Buford; Hal and Penny Hogan of Sugar Hill; Rodger and Susie Hogan of Gainesville; Richard and Kim Hogan of Woodstock; Randy and Shana Hogan of Buford; and Beth and Rich Jackson of Woodstock. Thirteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a number of other relatives also ...