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CAROL FISHER

Carol Fisher, 72, of Beallsville, died Thurs., Oct. 20 in Wheeling Hospital. Visitation will be Mon., Oct.24 at Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Beallsville from noon until 2pm when friends and family will be invited to honor Carol’s memory by sharing their memories. Burial follows in Beallsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to help with expenses may be made to Wilson Funeral Homes, 920 National Road, Bridgeport, OH 43912. www.harperfh.net

LINDA HIBBS

Linda Hibbs, 75, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born August 15, 1947 in Wheeling to the late John Francis and Irene Cecelia (Dunn) Barr. Linda was known to many as a loving wife, mother, and friend. She brought her love of cooking to Wheeling Hospital where she was employed as a dietary aide, famous for her chicken salad. Linda was a loyal employee and retired in 2018. She always had a smile and encouraging word for everyone she met. Linda had a true caregiver’s heart, always stepping up to take care of her family members when needed. ...

ROBERT VISNIC, SR.

Robert Lee Visnic Sr., 87, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born December 8, 1934, in Dilles Bottom, Ohio, a son of the late Michael P. Visnic and Mary A. Whitlatch Visnic. He was a retired transportation manager for Ohio Valley Coal Company, a United States Marine Corps Veteran, a member of Belmont Lodge #16 F.&A.M. in St. Clairsville and he enjoyed stockcar racing. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Sue Holtz Visnic; a son, Robert “Rob” Visnic Jr., a daughter, ...

CYNTHIA SIMPSON

Cynthia Lynn Simpson, 69 of Martins Ferry passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. She was born July 9, 1953, the daughter of Jennie (Josefczyk) Hritz and the late Edward Hritz. She was a 1971 graduate of St. John Central High School in Bellaire and a 1973 graduate of Jefferson Technical Institute as a Dental Assistant. Cynthia had a 33-year career working for State Farm Insurance Agency in Customer Service and Sales (Bob McCoy, Linda Smith, Lorri Grisell and Dan Stephens). Cynthia enjoyed sewing, ...

THOMAS BELL

Thomas Bell, 91, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away, Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Trinity West Medical Center, in Steubenville, OH. Arrangements pending with Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH.

MILDRED KIMBALL

Mildred Alice Kimball, 92, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her daughter’s home. She was born July 5, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of the late William R. and Elsie Fulcomer Reed. Mildred was a graduate of Grant Hospital School of Nursing. She retired as a Registered Nurse after working many years at Alvis House in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of Thoburn United Methodist Church and the Zane’s Trace Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. ...