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BERTHA ROSE CROSSLAND

Bertha Rose (Orban) Crossland, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Tiltonsville, OH, on November 30, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on April 15, 1926, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, Bertha lived a life rich with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Bertha’s family was undoubtedly her pride and joy, encompassing her three children Richard (Sharon) Crossland of Fort Worth, TX, Raymond “Ray Ray” (Carolyn) Crossland III of Mt. Pleasant, OH, and Mary Catherine “Cathi” (Joe) Dougherty of Tiltonsville, OH. Bertha's legacy of love continues ...

THERESA FAZENBAKER

Long-time resident and member of the Bellaire, Ohio, community, Theresa Yvonne (Redman) Fazenbaker, born June 11, 1951, in Petersburg, West Virginia, to Jobe and Ardella (Gaiter) Redman, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the morning of November 23, 2025. Affectionately known ...

JOHN PARKINSON

John W. Parkinson, 70, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away at home on December 1, 2025. He was born March 24, 1955, in Barnesville, OH, a son of the late Frank “Bip” Parkinson and Elizabeth “Susie” Cunard Parkinson. John retired after many years at Belmont County Engineers’ Office. He was the former owner and operator of Parkinson Surveying and had taught at Belmont Technical College. John was Methodist by faith and was a long-time and active member of Thoburn United Methodist Church, having served on many committees and was a member of the United Methodist Men. He was ...

MARY LEE MAY

Mary Lee (White) May, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, in New Martinsville, WV, at the age of 81. Born on February 18, 1944, in Glen Dale, WV, she lived a life marked by dedication and warmth. Mary was a retired cook, known for her skill and care in the kitchen, where she touched the lives of many with her culinary talents. Her legacy is one of love and kindness, remembered fondly by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert F. May Sr.; her mother, Mary Margaret White; her father, Arthur White; her ...

WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER

Age 93, recently of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed on Friday, November 21, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA. Bill was the beloved husband for 51 years of Margaret (Maxwell) ‘Peggy’ Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Maxwell Christopher, a daughter, Karen Wellman, a sister, Evelyn ...

JOHNNY RAY BORSOS

“Johnny Ray” Borsos, 74, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025, at Belmont Manor Nursing Facility, St. Clairsville, OH. He was born on September 17, 1951, in Dearborn, Michigan. He was preceded in death by Roy and Elizabeth Bell; two brothers, Richard Bell, of Georgia and Charles Bell, of Dillonvale, OH and his sister, Rose Mary Fetty, of Tiltonsville, OH. He attended W.C.H.S. in Tiltonsville, OH. After graduation, he went to work at W.P.S.C., in Martins Ferry, OH. He retired after 40 years of service. He enjoyed playing cornhole ...