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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 ...

PATRICIA SPIGARELLI

Patricia M. Spigarelli, of Marion, Ohio formerly of Shadyside, Ohio passed away suddenly on November 24th 2025 at the age of 67 at The Ohio State University. She was born on February 8th 1958 the daughter of the late Chester and Madeline Groves in Bellaire, Ohio. Patricia was a wife, mother, grandmother and a retired Pharmacy Technician. She loved watching movies shopping and spending time with her loved ones, especially her two grandsons. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Chester and Madeline Groves and also by her sister Judy Groves and brother John Groves. She is ...

ROBERT CULLEN

Robert James Cullen Ph.D., 87, of Newark, OH, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Arrangements are entrusted to McPeek Hoekstra Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service, Granville, OH.

ROSEMARY ZELEK

Rosemary Jean Zelek, 89, of Adena, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1936, in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late John and Ann (Karvola) Koenig. Rosemary was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, owned and operated Sun Shop Tanning in Emerson and the Pizza ...