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KENNETH SEMPKOWSKI

Kenneth Michael Sempkowski, 86, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Park Health Center, in St. Clairsville, OH. Ken was born on March 31, 1939, in Glen Robbins, OH, to the late Joseph and Sadie Sempkowski. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ...

DONALD PERNICK

Donald Pernick, 86, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Friday, December 26, 2025, at Kane Community Living Center, in Pittsburgh, PA. Don was born on July 5, 1939, in Dillonvale, OH, to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Marzley) Pernick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Greg Pernick; three brothers, Andrew “Babbe”, Richard and Raymond Pernick and two sisters, Louise Poluga and Betty Pernick. Don served in the United States Army. He worked at Belots and retired from Ohio Bell. In his spare-time he would hunt and fish and work on vehicles. Don was a good ...

STELLA ZAVACKY

Stella Marie Oboy Zavacky of Midway, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the age of 99. As per her wishes, no visitations will be held. Final arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville.

LORETTA CLYMER

Loretta Mae (Ewers) Clymer, 85, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Thursday. Calling hours 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Monday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

MARTIN PURTIMAN

Martin Melville “Marty” Purtiman went to be one with God on December 11, 2025, one day after celebrating his 89th birthday. Martin was born December 10, 1936, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the oldest child of Martin Sr. and Dorothy (Jackson) Purtiman. Martin grew up in and around the Flushing ...

COY MICHAELS

Coy C. Michaels, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, OH, where friends will be received Sunday 12 to 4 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 1 p.m. with Justin Hill officiating. To share a memory go to www.keller funeralhome.com.