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EMANUEL “MANNY” MEHALLIS

Emanuel “Manny” Mehallis, 95, passed away on January 6, 2023 at his home in St. Clairsville, OH. He was born in St Clairsville, OH, on September 16, 1927 to the late Gust and Eva Mehallis, and was a life long resident of the community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his best friend and wife, Kiki T. Mehallis, a brother George, and a sister Mary Kerkentzes. Mehallis was a life member of the Martins Ferry Greek Orthodox Church., served years on its Board, a term as President, and thirty years was their Sunday Adult Bible School teacher. He was an Emeritus ...

RAYMOND DAVIS JR

Raymond L. Davis Jr, 52, of Glen Robbins, OH, passed away, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, in Canton, OH. He was born March 4, 1970, in Steubenville, OH, to Rosalie (Sempkowski) Davis and the late Raymond L. Davis Sr. Ray is survived by three sons, Raymond L. Davis III, Wayne Davis and Noah Davis; three daughters, Audra Sturm, Ashley Bell and Mikala Davis and five grandchildren, Jaiden Bell, Olivia Davis, Sophia Davis, Everlee Sturm and Abel Davis. Friends will be received to pay tribute to Ray and celebrate his life on Monday, January 9th, from 2-6 pm, at the Borkoski ...

WILLIAM SMITH

William Everett Smith, age 58 of Wheeling, WV passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2022 at his home. He was born April 28, 1964 in Walpole, Massachusetts. William was employed at Oglebay and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was an avid gun enthusiast and loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Guinn Everett (Smith) Racheotes. Survivors include his wife, Jolinda Steiner of Wheeling; his father, William (Susan) Smith of Greer, SC; a sister, Sherri Sieminski, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a brother, Christain (Justine) Racheotes of Sandwich, MA; step-father, Greg Racheotes ...

HELEN DEMICHELE

Helen Ann DeMichele, 81, of Bellaire, OH, passed away on January 4, 2023 at her home. She was born on May 15, 1941 to the late Cyril and Helen (Spengler) Dunfee in Bellaire, OH. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Stephen DeMichele, on September 24, 2022. Helen was a homemaker, who enjoyed quilting and reading. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Bellaire. Helen will be remembered as a deeply Christian woman who loved and was loved by her family. Helen is survived by her two sons, Mark (Lori) DeMichele of Ann Arbor, ...

ALAN SIBURT

Alan Lewis Siburt, 68, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2022 at Wheeling WVU Hospital. He was born July 10, 1954, a son of the late Dale and Betty Lewis Siburt. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Ron Siburt. Alan is survived by his daughter Erica (Amanda) Siburt, a brother Thomas (Lori) Siburt, sisters: Pat (Scott) Taylor, Sue (Calvin) Barringer, several nieces and nephews. In keeping with Alan’s wishes, a Celebration of Life, will be announced at a later date. Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 East Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio is ...

DORTHA AUSTIN

Dortha (Mackey) Austin, 85, of Spring Branch Texas, formerly of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2022 in Texas. Dortha was born on January 5, 1937 in Wheeling, daughter of the late Parker L. Mackey and Olive Grace (Lyon) Mackey. She was a retired Tech. for Central Sterile Supply, Christian by faith and an Artist and painter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Austin; Sister, Freda Saunders and brother, Reid H. Mackey. Surviving are her children, Joseph C. Austin Jr. of Baker, LA; Victoria L. Austin from Caldwell, ...