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DEREK CRONK

Derek Cronk, 41, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at UPMC-Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Derek was born December 2, 1980 in Bellaire, OH. He was a graduate of Bellaire High School and was an avid sports fan. Derek was preceded in death by his grandparents, Serge and Betty Campbell Gentile; his wife, Tesia Kasprowski Cronk; and his step-sister, Samantha Irene Kaufman. He is survived by his mother, Suzanne Kaufman; father, Mark Cronk; step-father, Bernhard G. Kaufman; twin sister, Jessica Cronk; step-sister, Joanne G. Kaufman; nephews, Cody Mark Kimmel and ...

MICHAEL VOLECK

Michael Rudolph Voleck, 69, of St. Clairsville, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 27, 1953, in Bellaire, a son of the late Anthony and Agnes (Sadosky) Voleck. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and served his country in the U.S. Air Force, during the Vietnam War. Mike retired after over 47 years with various mining companies in the area, where he served as a Maintenance Supervisor. Mike also enjoyed golf, but his biggest joy was spending time with family and friends ...

NANCY WILSON

Nancy Lee Wilson, 78, of Shadyside, Ohio, died October 8, 2022, at her home. She was born March 15, 1944, in Dilles Bottom, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Bernice Helms. Nancy was a retired employee of Nickles Bakery in Martins Ferry. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. She was a football fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, OSU Buckeyes and the Shadyside Tigers. Nancy also loved country music. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis and Harry Helms, and five sisters, Alice Helms, Linda Helms, Erma Oaks, Dorothy ...

CLARENCE “CLEM” WAYTE

Clarence “Clem” Wayte, 91, of Tiltonsville, died, October 7, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. Arrangements pending with Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville.

EDITH BURDETTE

Edith B. Burdette, age 80 of St. Clairsville died October 9, 2022. Private services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, Bellaire.

MELVIN BAKER

Melvin Wayne Baker, 46, of Powhatan Point, OH, passed away on Sunday October 9, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1976 to Ronald Baker and the late Linda Lou (Moore) Baker. Surviving are his wife, Susan (Pinkerton) Baker; children, Matt and Kelly Baker; father, Ronald Baker; sister, Katina (John) Shreffler; brothers-in-law, Keith (Kelley) Pinkerton, Denver Pinkerton; and his nephews, Ian Eller, Wesley and Wyatt Pinkerton. Melvin was preceded in death by his mother Linda Lou (Moore) Baker. Visitation will be at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home 186 Main Street Powhatan Point, ...