SHERWOOD “JUNIOR” BURGE JR.

January 11, 2023

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

January 11, 2023

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.

January 10, 2023

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

January 10, 2023

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.

LARRY GREEN

January 10, 2023

Larry Glenn Green B. August 3, 1944 / D. December 23, 2022 Larry was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, in 1944, the son of George and Edna Green. He graduated from Martins Ferry High school in 1962, with huge help from his mentor the late “Bud” Kaiser who taught him drafting and inspired Larry to excel in that field. After high school he moved to California with his brother, Jack Green, and won a position with the Cosmodyne Corporation. In 1964 Larry married Judy Baillie. They were married for 15 years and had two children: Kimberly Diane Green and Jeffrey Allen Green. Larry left ...

FRANK PALISWAT

January 9, 2023

Frank Charles Paliswat, 70, of Shadyside, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. Family and friends will be received Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 12:30 until time of service at 2 p.m. at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Ave., Shadyside, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at bauknechtaltmeyer .com.