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MICHAEL CONROY

Michael J. Conroy, of Tiltonsville, OH, formerly a long time resident of Bellaire, OH, died on January 7, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born on November 27, 1950, in Bellaire, OH, during a big snowstorm. He was preceded in death by his parents June and Thomas Conroy, nephews Eric and Brian ...

ALICE PERKINS

Alice Perkins, 82, Beallsville, died Jan. 10. Visitation Thurs, 2-4pm, 6-8pm Wilson Funeral Home, Beallsville. Funeral service Fri, 1pm. www.wilson funeral homes.com

SHERWOOD “JUNIOR” BURGE JR.

Sherwood “Junior” Gerald Burge Jr., 51, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio died on Monday, January 9, 2023 at home. He was born July 20, 1971 in Bellaire, Ohio a son of the late Sherwood Gerald Burge, Sr. and Gloria Beryl Gorley. Sherwood is survived by many friends and will be deeply missed, especially by Tracy and Tammy, who loved him dearly. Special thank you’s to NP Jessica Greenwald for her kindness and compassion that she has shown Sherwood, the staff at Bellaire Health Center, and Sonny Boy’s Restaurant who made sure his birthdays were always ...

MICHAEL HANDZEL

Michael J. Handzel, 62, of Groveport Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday January 8, 2023. He passed away peacefully, with family at his side after a brief illness. He was born August 3, 1960, in Wheeling, WV, the son of Irene Handzel of St. Clairsville, OH, and the late Joseph Handzel. Michael proudly served in the U. S. Airforce and was based in Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. Michael was a machinist throughout his career. He loved his family and friends and adored his grandchildren. He had a passion for his motorcycles. Family and his Catholic faith were his daily motivation ...

PAUL PAOLUCCI JR.

Paul Paolucci Jr., 63, of Bellaire, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on October 1, 1959, in Canton the only son of Gerard and Margaret (Jeffers) Paolucci Sr. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, graduated from Fostoria Ohio High School, volunteered at the Bellaire United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen, Belmont County Coat Closet, he mowed his neighbors yards at no cost, Paul would do anything for anyone at any time. As he was a giving person all his life, even in death he was still thinking of other, through being a tissue donator ...

RUTH PFALZGRAF

Ruth A. Pfalzgraf, 88 of Clarington, Ohio passed away Sunday. Calling hours 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, and from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 Noon Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.