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THOMAS VALOCIK

Thomas Edward Valocik, 46, unexpectedly died of natural causes at his home on Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born on May 27,1976 in Bellaire, Ohio. He is a 1995 graduate of St. Clairsville High School. Tommy is survived by his loving parents, Peggy and Tom Valocik of St. Clairsville, Ohio; his sister, Amy Valocik Busch, and her husband, Mike; niece, Ava Busch; nephews, Grant, Jack, and Caleb Busch of New Albany, Ohio; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harriett and Frank Valocik; his maternal grandparents, Annabelle ...

RUTH HANSON

Ruth Hanson, 95, of Bellaire, OH, died Nov. 12, 2022. Visitation will be Nov. 17, 2022, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.. The funeral service will be Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. at Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Home - Bellaire Chapel, 441 37th St., Bellaire, OH.

JOHN BIZIC

John Thomas Bizic - dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many passed away tragically on November 8, 2022 at the age of 56 as a result of a work-related incident. John was born to Rudolph “Rudy” Bizic and Susan Shields Bizic in the Ohio Valley. He graduated from St. Clairsville High School before attending The Ohio State University, where he received a degree in Agricultural Engineering. After graduation, he pursued a career in North Carolina and went on to become a leader and mentor at Murphy-Brown/Smithfield Foods, TriEst Ag Group and Black Gold ...

MICHAEL HURDZAN

Michael T. Hurdzan, age 65, of Lancaster, OH passed away November 11, 2022. He was born July 1, 1957 in Wheeling, WV. He taught at Independence High School for over 30 years and Logan High School for 6 years. Michael coached football, wrestling, track, basketball and softball for many years. Preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Hurdzan. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Rita Hurdzan; two daughters, Samantha Hurdzan and Jessica Hurdzan; father, Mike Hurdzan; two sisters, Michelle (Patrick) Tighe and Kathy Hurdzan; two nieces, Ali and Tricia Tighe; and the extended ...

MARGARET RICHMOND

Margaret “Peggy” Ann Richmond, 89, died Friday, November 11, 2022. Arrangements by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home.

GARY BIGELOW

Gary Raymond Bigelow - dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend - passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Friday, November 11. Gary was born to Raymond and Eleanor Bigelow and grew up in Bridgeport, Ohio. He graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1960 and served in the Navy for four years. He and his high school sweetheart, Patricia, resided in St. Clairsville with their boys. He then started his 35+ year career in the coal mine, spending most of his time as an assistant mine foreman. He was remembered for his work ethic, leadership, ...