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DEANNA CARPENTER

Deanna Rae Carpenter, 69, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, died December 14, 2022, at her home. She was born February 10, 1953, in Barnesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Bernard and Helen Kanzig Carpenter. Deanna was a homemaker who loved her family. She is survived by her brothers, Roger (Cindy) Carpenter and Clesson (Lori) Carpenter; nieces, Stephanie (Curtis) Blake, Nannette (Keith) McMahon and Bridgete (Kevin) Rowson; nephews, Ryan (Alyssa) Carpenter and Cory (Jessica) Carpenter. Friends and family will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, Ohio on Saturday from Noon to ...

MARK BALCAR

Mark Andrew Balcar, 70, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at his home. He was born November 24, 1952 in Wheeling, WV., a son of the late Frank A. and Lenor Walter Balcar. Mark was the business owner of Rock Drillers and Specialized Drilling and also was the vice-president of BBR Drilling, a member of Christian Apostolic Church and a former trustee of the Bethesda Sportsman Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce A. Balcar and Paul C. Balcar; a nephew, Jason Paul Balcar. Surviving are three sons, Mark Alexander ...

PATRICIA JESKEY

Patricia Ann Jeskey, 83, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on Monday December 12, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born March 5, 1939, a daughter of the late Rudy and Emma Duda Koutsky. Pat enjoyed baking, cooking and spending time with family. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her stepfather Theodore Zamski, stepmother: Sophie Koutsky, son in law Frank Koles, and sisters Dorothy Das and Vera Persiani. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Thomas Jeskey, her children: Bryan (Lorrie) Jeskey, Tammy Koles; grandchildren: Melinda (Keith) ...

ALBERT CYBULSKI

Albert Charles Cybulski, 84, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Forest Hill Nursing Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio. He was born November 12, 1938 in Lansing, Ohio a son of the late Walter and Magdalene (Markus) Cybulski, Sr. He was a retired machinist and a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, Ohio. In his spare time, Albert loved building and flying model airplanes with his special nephew, Lucas, and enjoyed traveling and listening to polka with his late wife of 55 years, Lou. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death ...

NORMA DUBOIS

Norma DuBois, 97, of Bellaire died Monday, December 12, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Moundsville West Virginia. She was born November 11, 1925 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late George and Eva (Price) Heatherington Norma was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Bellaire and was a member of the Child Guidance Club. Norma was an antique dealer by trade and was affiliated with many antique malls in the area. She also was a popular lead vocalist with many local orchestras and big bands. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack ...

RUTH MIRICH

Ruth H. Mirich, 69 of Weatherford, TX, formally of Martins Ferry, OH, unexpectedly passed away on Sun. Nov. 20, 2022 at home. Ruth was born Sept. 22, 1953 the daughter of the late Nick and Elsie Mirich of Martins Ferry, OH. Ruth touched many lives as a one-of-a-kind teacher for 39 years with Bellaire ISD. Ruth was a passionate teacher who loved each one of her students like her own. Ruth made many lifelong friends with other teachers at Bellaire ISD whom she loved to keep in touch with. After Ruth retired, she moved to Weatherford, TX, to spend the rest of her days with her family. ...