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RUTH HANSON

Ruth Francis (Shaw) Hanson, 95, of Bellaire, OH, passed away on November 12, 2022 at the Forrest Hill Retirement Community of St. Clairsville, OH She was born on October 2, 1927 to Charles and Anna (McCort) Shaw in Barnesville, OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John T Hanson Sr., in 2003; two brothers, George Shaw, Carl Mahoney; and two nieces: Patricia and Ruth Anne Mahoney. Ruth was a Treasurer of the United Methodist Women’s Club - Bellaire, OH, a member of the District United Methodist Women’s Club, a member of the Eastern Ohio ...

A. “DAVID” SWEARINGEN

A. “David” Swearingen age 65 of Bethlehem, WV passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. He was born February 21, 1957 in Wheeling, son of the late Alfred and Barbara Beltz Swearingen. David was a 1975 graduate of St. John’s Central, Bellaire, OH and a 1980 graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Business Degree. He worked for PBS and was a former financial manager and a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Wheeling. He enjoyed working outside, hiking, landscaping, watching football and spending time with his family. Survivors ...

RICHARD HOPTON

Richard J. Hopton 89, of Woodsfield, passed away Monday November 14, 2022. Calling hours from 5–7 p.m. Thursday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield, Ohio, and from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Friday at the Woodsfield Christian Church, 211 N. Main St. Woodsfield, Ohio. www.bauerturner.com

VIOLET SLUSARCYK

Violet Slusarcyk 91 of Morristown, OH passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born December 17, 1930, in Bannock, OH, the daughter of the late William H. and Retha (Goff) Jeffers. She was a homemaker and was her happiest when she was spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepson; Joe (Pam) Slusarcyk, brothers; Clarence and Arnie Jeffers. Violet attended the Rock Hill Baptist Church of Flushing, OH. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter; Linda (Gordon) McCampbell of Morristown ...

HELEN CARPENTER

Helen M. Carpenter, 63, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Barnesville Hospital. She was born on February 4, 1959, at Barnesville Hospital to the late Clarence “Dutch” and Dorothy (Gallaher) Howell of Jerusalem. On June 18, 1977, she married the love of her life, Rocky J. Carpenter at the St. John the Baptist Church, Miltonsburg, Ohio. She was a member of the Church of Christ, attending services at the East Main Church of Christ, Barnesville, Ohio. Helen was the dedicated Manager of the Woodsfield Savings Bank Barnesville Branch. She would brag ...

LARRY TIGHE

Larry Tighe, 72, formerly of Wheeling, WV, died Nov. 9, 2022. Arrangements are pending. Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Home 441 37th Street Bellaire, OH.