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EDWARD CHINI

Edward Chini, Sr., Flushing, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2025, at the age of 98. He was born in Lafferty, Ohio, a son of the late Luigi and Pia Chini. Ed retired after 38 years from the Saginaw Mine, was a lifelong farmer, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his wife Bertha; two sisters Grace and Jeana; and four brothers Gino, Candido, Clementine and Rudy. Surviving are a son, Edward, Jr. and three daughters: Linda (Harley Johnston), Jayne (Bob Neilson) and ...

CHARLES H. MEHL

Pastor Charles H. Mehl, 85, of Cadiz, Ohio, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Harrison Community Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born on September 12, 1940, in Neffs, Ohio to the late Paul and Edna Mehl. He was preceded in death in addition to his ...

RONALD PAVLOVIC

Ronald Gene Pavlovic, 90, of Dillonvale, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, reunited with his beloved wife, Charlotte, and his cherished son, Kurt. He was born on August 17, 1935, in Dillonvale, Ohio, son of the late Joseph and Emily Pavlovic. A 1953 graduate of Dillonvale ...

BOBBI PRICE

Bobbi Kay Price, 70, of Bethesda, Ohio went home to our Lord and Savior on Dec. 21, 2025. She was born on Sept. 9, 1955 to the late Robert F. Powell and Janett J. (Mead) Roberts. Bobbi enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved going to church. She liked doing puzzles ...

MARTIN WHITE

Martin Ray White, 73, of Barnesville passed away on Dec. 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Visitation, Fri. Dec. 26 from 3pm-7pm at Wilson Funeral Home, Barnesville Chapel, 702 E. Main St. Barnesville, OH 43713. Funeral service on Sat., December 27, 2025 at 11am at the funeral home with burial to follow at Ebenezer Cemetery. Martin’s warmth, humor, and dedication to his family will be deeply missed, and his legacy of love and laughter will continue to inspire all who knew him.

ROBERT “BOB” PORTER

Robert “Bob” Porter, a devoted father and proud grandfather, passed away unexpectedly but was surrounded by the love of his family. He was greeted at the gates of heaven by his dad Bill “Pop” Porter, his mom Betty Porter, and his niece Melissa Hughes. Bob proudly served in the United States Army, worked at Consol Coal Mine, and later retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation. He was known for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, and unwavering sense of responsibility. He is survived by his sisters, Karen Porter (Buddy Vcelka) and Debbie (Tom) Hughes; his former ...