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HELEN BOSWELL

Helen F. Boswell, 90, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, with her husband beside her at The Walton Retirement Home in Barnesville. She was born on May 1, 1932, in Glen Dale, WV to the late Walter H. and Hilda (Lawson) Finking. Helen was a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology. Helen was retired from Barnesville Hospital where she was employed as a lab technologist. Helen was a Methodist by faith and she was an outstanding organist. Helen loved to knit, enjoyed reading and was an ...

IRA “DOC” HOUSEHOLDER

Ira Eugene “Doc” Householder, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on December 27, 2022 at WVU Barnesville Hospital. He was born on December 14, 1928 in Salesville, Ohio, a son to the late Otis and Chloe Householder. His family moved to Quaker City where he graduated from Quaker City High School in 1949. He then moved to Barnesville where he began his professional career working for Moore’s Store. After 23 years with Moore’s, he then purchased the Western Auto store which he continued to manage until 1992. In 1974, he opened Householders Furniture which stayed in business ...

SAM HORVATH

Sam Horvath, 74, of Lakeland, Fl., formerly of Glen Robbins, Ohio, passed away on December 18, 2022. He was the son of the late Clara Klarr and Henry (Hank) Horvath. Sam was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife Samantha, of Lakeland, Fl., a daughter Sheri Horvath of Martins Ferry; sons, Sam (Kara) Horvath of Tiltonsville, and Brian of Prairieville, La., grandchildren; Shaylyn, Caden, and Ethan. Sam was also preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie L.Miller.

MARGARET KELLAR

Margaret Ann (Cox) Kellar, born July 27th 1959 passed unexpectedly on December 13th 2022. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

KIRK YANDA

Kirk Gregory Yanda, 63, of Dillonvale, died December 26, 2022. There will be no services at this time. Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

THOMAS PRITCHETT

Thomas Wayne Pritchett, 78, of Mingo Jct., died Christmas Day. Private burial in Oakland Cemetery Mingo Jct., Schuetz Funeral Home is assisting the family.