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JOANN KOCH

On November 23, 2025, Heaven gained the most beautiful angel when JoAnn Koch went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn, a former resident of Martins Ferry, enjoyed 92 wonderful years of life with those she treasured more than anything in this world, her family. ...

ROSE MARIE GRAMMER

Rose Marie (Culleton) Marling Grammer, 91, of Shadyside Ohio passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, in Shadyside, Ohio. Born on July 18, 1934, in Lowell, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Edward Mark Culleton and Alice Mary Godsell Culleton. Rose dedicated her life to the ...

PATRICIA JEAN GUMMERE

Patricia Jean Gummere, 72, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born November 28, 1952, in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of the late James Robert “Bob” Gillogly and Mildred Hazel Doty Gillogly. Patricia was a loving homemaker. She was a graduate of St. Clairsville High School, she was a member of the Belmont County Saddle Club and 4H. She was an avid covered wagon enthusiast and loved to spend time in the garden, especially attending to her flowers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a ...

MARK SUBASIC

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Fire Chief Mark S. Subasic at the age of 67. Mark left this world on November 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, sacrifice, service, and love. He was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy L. (Coss) Subasic. He ...

PHYLLIS SMITH

Phyllis Yvonne (Taylor) Smith, 87 of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Sienna Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 3, 1938, in Rayland, Ohio the daughter of the late James W. and Betty Francis (Ozenbaugh) Taylor. Phyllis was ...

RONALD ANDREW PRADETTO

Ronald “Ron” Andrew Pradetto, 71, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home. He was born November 5, 1954, in Washington, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Louis “Lou” and Irene Pescho Pradetto. Ron worked 35 years in insurance claims and after his retirement in 2009, he decided to pursue his dream and start his own photography business, Ron Pradetto Photography located in Jacobsburg, Ohio. Capturing weddings, nature, and college football in the tri-state area. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and enjoyed racquetball and taking ...