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DAVID COYNE

David Jude Coyne, 79, a life-long resident of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away on Monday October 24, 2022, surrounded by his family at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, W.V. David was born to the late Vince and Mary Lillian (Murphy) Coyne, on December 21, 1942. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his loving wife, Cynthia Ann (Letzelter) Coyne. David is survived by his two brothers, Stephen (Margaret) of Bridgeport, Ohio, and Michael (Edna) Coyne of Dumfries Va.; his three children, Kelly (Ben) Ulevich of Southport, N.C., David Jay Coyne of Columbus, Ohio, and Meredith ...

ROBERTA “BERTIE” STEWART

Roberta Ann “Bertie” Stewart 90, of St. Clairsville passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 13, 1931, in Martins Ferry the daughter of the late Isaiah and Hazel (Davis) Jackson. Bertie was a homemaker and a member of the former Wayman A.M.E. of Martins Ferry. One of her favorite pass time things to do was watch birds and deer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Brice Kimbro, second husband, David Stewart, son; Charles “Sonny” Branson, son- in-law; Tunch Ilkin; ...

DOLLY CICHON

Dolly A. (Morris) Cichon, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, passed away Thursday Oct. 27, 2022, in the Aultman Community Care Center in Alliance, OH. Dolly was born Dec. 20, 1946, in Piney Fork, OH, daughter of the late Lawrence and Myrtle (Long) Morris. She was a homemaker who loved her kids and grandkids. Dolly enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. In addition to her parents, Dolly was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Wayne, and Harry ‘Jim’ Morris. Surviving is her husband, James ‘Jim’ Cichon, whom she married Nov. 29, 1965; son James L. Cichon (DeAnna ...

MARY HAMILTON

Mary Lou Hamilton, 76, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2022, survived by her husband Jack Hamilton. She was born June 30, 1946, a daughter of the late Ralph and Kathryn Ashton Lyle. Mary Lou enjoyed farming, doll collecting, going to auctions, bowling and traveling. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers: Wendell Lyle and Jim Lyle. Mary Lou is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Jack Hamilton; children: Christy (Kirk) Kelley of Adena, Jack Hamilton of Adena, Mark (Melissa) Hamilton of Newbury, Ohio, Ralph (Shawna Haught) Hamilton ...

THOMAS GATTEN

Thomas Gatten III, 55, of Martins Ferry died Friday, October 28, 2022, at EORH, Martins Ferry. Private services will be held. Wilson Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, assisting the family.

SHARON CLEGG ROBERTSON

Sharon Louise Clegg Robertson, 66, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Cottages at Woodland Hills after a long hard fought battle with cancer. She was born April 16, 1956, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Paul Clegg and Chloris Rankin Clegg. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Jerry Taylor and Clifford Stillion. Sharon is survived by two brothers, Paul “Wayne” (Debbie)Clegg and Mark (Tina) Clegg; two sisters, Beverly Stillion and Nancy Taylor; a special friend and companion, Willie Edwards; several ...