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BRUCE KRAMER

Bruce Kramer, 73, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, in Ruby Medical Center, Morgantown, WV. He was born on July 23, 1953, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Fred and Virginia (Oliver) Kramer. Bruce was Lutheran by faith, and retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville plant. He was an Honorary Member of the Liberty Fire Department, ran with the Martins Ferry EMS, was a member of the Martins Ferry Eagles, also he was an avid OSU sports fan and a Cleveland Browns fan. Bruce also loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of ...

ALLAN KETZELL II

Allan Godfrey Ketzell II, 81, of Brookside, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 22, 1945, in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Allan Godfrey Ketzell I and Virginia L. Fuchs Ketzell. A lifelong ...

ROLAND SWIFT

Roland Swift, age 94 of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Jackson Care Center. He was born on May 16, 1932, in Athens, Ohio to the late Dana and Leah Swift. For 23 years of his life, Roland lived in Marietta, Ohio. He also lived in Belmont County for many years where he raised his family. Roland served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War era where he received a Purple Heart. After his service in the military, he was a safety manager at Relco, as well as a quality control manager at several nuclear power plants. On the side, Roland also ...

LLOYD GALLAHER

Lloyd Gallaher, 91, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Thurs, July 30, 2026. He was buried on Aug 4, 2026 at the Beallsville Cemetery. Donations can be made to Beallsville Rally for Life, ? Kathy Rees, 46270 St. Rt. 556, Beallsville, Oh 43716. Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, assisted family. wilsonfuneralhomes.com

DONNA KAISER

Donna L. Kaiser, 86, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Family and friends will be received Thursday, August 6, from 4-7 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home -Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry. Funeral Service will be Friday, Aug. 7, at 11am. Burial to follow at Holly Memorial Garden, Pleasant Grove.

LLOYD GALLAHER

Lloyd Gallaher, 91, of Beallsville passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Emerald Pointe Health Center, Barnesville. He was a retired employee of the former Ormet Rolling Mill, near Hannibal. Visitation will be Monday, August 3, from 4-8 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Beallsville, where funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 4, at 11 a.m. Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery. www.harperfh.net.