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LOUIS VALLORIC

Louis “Lou” Valloric, 72, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at home. He was born September 2, 1950 in Bellaire, Ohio a son of the late Stephen Valloric and Frances (Bosty) Miller. Lou was a proud Air Force Veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post 52. Lou loved spending time with his family, his cats, listening to Christmas music, and proudly watching his Christmas light display every evening from the window. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Stephen Valloric, Evelyn Romel, and his favorite cat buddy, ...

WILLIAM GRISWOLD

William Merle “Bill” Griswold, 78, of Harrisville, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, West Virginia surrounded by his family. He was born January 30, 1944 in Wheeling, West Virginia a son of the late Merle T. and Edith M. (Goodrich) Griswold. Bill was ...

BARBARA KEEFER

Barbara J. (Cress) Keefer, age 91, graduated to Glory from her home in Washington, PA. She left this life with joyful anticipation of God’s salvation promise through Jesus Christ our Lord. She was born September 4, 1931, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Will L. and Nina (Johnston) ...

JOHN HAMILTON

John A. Hamilton, 76, of Shadyside, OH, passed away on January 17, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on April 29, 1946 to William and Carolyn (Smith) Hamilton in Wheeling, WV. Visitation will be held at Bauknecht - Altmeyer Funeral Homes — 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside, OH 43947, on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 11:00 am until the time of Full Military Honors by the Belmont County Veterans Association beginning at 3:00 pm. Funeral services will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW — Bellaire, OH Post 626 at TMCFunding. Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home - ...

ROBERT “BOB” POWELL

Robert “Bob” L. Powell, 70, of Bethesda passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Bob was born on September 22, 1952 in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Walter and Nellie (Nace) Powell. Bob was a 1970 graduate of Barnesville High School. He was retired from Anchor Long Wall as a mechanic and welder. He was an avid car enthusiast and loved drag racing. Bob was the proud owner of his 1969 Chevy Camaro. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Nace and Clarence Powell. Bob is survived by sons, ...

ASEL “ALEX” GABEL JR.

Asel Alexander “Alex” Gabel Jr., 77, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died January 16, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born February 1, 1945, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Asel A. Gabel Sr. and Kathrena I. Dorsch Gabel. Alex was a retired employee from Mantech in Fairmont, WV and a former employee of NCR in Cambridge, Ohio. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and member of First Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville. Alex enjoyed OSU Buckeyes football, golfing, swimming, gardening and working in his yard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death ...