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ALBERTA PADYJASEK

Alberta Ann Padyjasek 93, of Colerain passed away Tuesday July 21, 2026, at Liza’s Place Valley Hospice South surrounded by her family. She was born April 6, 1933, in Colerain, a daughter of the late Grady and Anna (Walker) Spoon. She was the owner and operator of Barb’s Diner in Martins ...

TYLER KIRK

Tyler Wayne Kirk, 34 of Sandy, Utah passed away on July 13, 2026. Tyler was born on August 28, 1991 in Wheeling, WV, the son of Lisa Kovalski Beaver (Steve) and Wayne Kirk. Tyler grew up in St. Clairsville, Ohio and graduated from college in Columbus, Ohio. He later made Utah his home, where ...

CHARLES P. ZANI

When someone lives more than nine decades on this Earth, a natural question to ask is: How did they do it? For our Dad, Charles P. Zani, the answer would probably – like him – be beautifully simple. He just showed up. Charlie was there, always, present in every way, every year, day after ...

MARIA ALEXOVICH

Maria Alexovich, 88, of Wheeling, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, died July 20, 2026. Maria is survived by her sister, Anne McFarland; and brother, Joseph Masica; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville on Monday, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.

KRISTOPHER KENDALL

Kristopher Cole “Kris” Kendall, 17, of Belmont, died July 16th. Visitation is on Wednesday, July 22, 4-8 p.m. at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio, with service Thursday at 11 a.m.

GARY PUGH

Gary Allen Pugh, 75, of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 5, 1950, in Bellaire, Ohio, the son of the late Creed L. and Hilda M. (Saffell) Pugh. Gary was a Lutheran by faith and a retired 41-year employee of ...