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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. ...

EDWARD WEEKLEY

Edward Ross Weekley, 98, passed on December 9th 2022 at the Cardinal Place in Cambridge, Ohio. Formerly lived in Senecaville, Ohio. He was a WWII veteran. He was a member of Church of Christ, Byesville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen, of 32 years. His parents and sisters: Dorothy, Mildred, Ruth, and Edna. He has survived by his wife, Mae, of 40 years. He was survived by his brother, Richard Weekley, and sister, Peggy Massey. His son, Jeff Weekley, and daughter, JoEllen Gardner. As well as his step-children: Bob, Beverly, and Vernon. His grandchildren: Amber, ...

BETTY WHARTON

Betty Jeanne (Vargo) Wharton, 85 of Colerain, OH passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born June 24, 1937, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gocsik) Vargo. She worked for many years at the Total Sports Connection in Martins Ferry, and the Martins Ferry Chamber of Commerce, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary – Martins Ferry Post #38. Betty was one of founding members of the Martins Ferry Football Mom’s organization. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband Richard D. Wharton in 2020, brother James ...