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DONALD GRIFFITHS

Donald D. Griffiths 91, of Ferry View Rd., Martins Ferry passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 3, 1931, the son of the late William and Gladys (William) Griffiths. Donald was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel – Martins Ferry Plant, shipping Department. He was veteran of the Marine Corp, Korean Conflict, a member of the American Legion Post #38-Martins Ferry, Bridgeport Eagles and the United Steel Workers of America-Local #1238. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving ...

ALEXIS SCARNECCHIA

As some people journey through life, they leave footprints of kindness and compassion, joy and faith. Even when they’re gone, the trail they’ve left behind continues to inspire us. Alexis L. Scarnecchia, age 66 of St. Clairsville, OH entered the Kingdom of Heaven with joy, hand in hand with our Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at home peacefully. She was born September 12, 1956 in Martins Ferry, OH the daughter of the late Harry Martin and Carol Lee Mellott Carlier. She was a Christian by faith; a former employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel; and office manager at Conaway ...

KAREN BILLINGSLEY

Karen Sue Billingsley 74, of Rayland, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1948, in Wheeling a daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Davis) Wagner. Karen was a graduate of Marshall University, attended both the Yorkville and Tiltonsville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed dancing and making friends and family laugh. She is survived by a son, Daniel (Jessica Vittek) Shane; a daughter, Carrie Shane; a stepsister, Dottie Hall; four grandchildren; a great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Karen was preceded in ...

ETHEL EDZKOWSKI

Ethel Marcella Edzkowski 95 of Tiltonsville, Ohio passed away Sunday December 25, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born on July 18, 1927, to the late John and Irma (Kritz) Emerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Edzkowski, a son, Joseph A Edzkowski, a grandson Joseph Eric Edzkowski, a brother, George (Buddy) Emerson, three sisters, Dorothy Moffo, Beverly Lester, and Velma Kuhn. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Edzkowski of Fl, her son Jeff (Lauren) Edzkowski of Rayland, a daughter in law Linda ...

ELIZABETH KENNEDY

Elizabeth Ann Kennedy, 74, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, formerly of Shadyside, Ohio passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at the Wheeling Hospital- WVU Medicine. She was born on February 27, 1948 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Emil and Mary (Chaborka) Berka. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Rosemary Valerio, and brothers, Emil Berka and Frank Berka. Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Tracey Kennedy of Akron, Ohio, Tammy (Joe) Heagney of Shadyside, Ohio; grandchildren, Jessica (Mike) Dawes, Kayla Cummings, Megan (Hunter) Armstrong; ...

THOMAS TISHER

Thomas M. Tisher, age 68, of Hannibal, OH passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 13, 1954, in New Martinsville, WV, son of the late Donald and Erma (Potts) Tisher. Tom was a retired teacher with Switzerland of Ohio Schools and Magnolia High School. He was a lifelong and devoted member of the Hannibal United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Moose Lodge 931 of New Martinsville. Tom coached girls’ basketball, with over 300 wins, and coached baseball and football. Survivors include a brother, Timothy (Cathy) Tisher of Hannibal, OH; a ...