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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 ...

MILDRED GIBAS

Mildred J. Gibas, 96, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Belmont Manor Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was born May 2, 1929, in Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Scott and Florence Simpson Ferguson. Mildred was a loving wife, mom, ...

CHRISTOPHER CAPPS

Christopher Adam Capps passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his home. He was born in Wheeling, WV on June 24, 1971, the son of his father, Ralph (Jaynee) Capps and mother, Beverly (Baker) Pettit. He was a proud graduate of Bridgeport High School class of 1990. After ...

RONALD EMERSON

Ronald Emerson, 95, of Yorkville, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, peacefully, at his home. Ron was born on September 28, 1930, in Tiltonsville, OH, to the late John and Irma (Kritz) Emerson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret ...

DERRON DULKOSKI

April 8, 1967 - December 11, 2025 Derron David Dulkoski, 58, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 11, 2025, following a courageous battle with ALS. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family and friends in prayer, sustained by the faith that guided his life. Born on April 8, ...

MICHELLE L. EIKENBERRY

Michelle Lynne (Hastings) Eikenberry, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Michelle was born in Martins Ferry, OH on January 16, 1962, to her parents Carol (Dickerson) and the late Robert Hastings of Mt. Pleasant. Michelle ...