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LINDA M. ELLIS

Linda Marie Simone Ellis, 77, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died November 21, 2025, at Cumberland Pointe Care Center. She was born November 15, 1948, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a daughter of the late Mary Lou Rorata Simone and Mario “Fifi” Simone. Linda was a retired teacher from St. Clairsville Richland City Schools. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville. The most important thing in her life was her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant nephew, Zachary Simone. Linda is survived by her daughter, Tessa (Jose) ...

MARILYN REDOSH

Marilyn June (Muffeny) Redosh Marilyn June (Muffeny) Redosh, 92, passed away on October 11, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held November 28, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Care Funeral Home, 204 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio where we will celebrate her life and spirit together with a light lunch to follow. To honor her joy for life, attendees are requested to wear bright colors and festive clothing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Alzheimers Association.

AUDREY KLECKNER

Audrey M. Kleckner, 100, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. Audrey was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald S. Kleckner. She had three daughters, Karen Kleckner Whitehouse (Roger), Carol Kleckner (deceased), Jan Kleckner; and granddaughter, Greta Kleckner.There will be no visitation. Arrangements are entrusted to CARE Funeral Home 204 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950.

PHYLLIS M. BELL

Phyllis Porter Bell, 89, of Shadyside, died November 21st. Surviving are three children, Barbara (Todd) Ankrom, Beth (William) Doyle, and Brad (Denise) Bell; brother, Richard (Barbara) Porter; five grandchildren, Hunter Ankrom, Fallon (Sean) Clemons, Mannix Doyle, Macrae Doyle, and Ashton Bell; great granddaughter, Brinley Ankrom; nieces and nephews. Visitation at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Tuesday, 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m.

LARRY PROKES

Larry W. Prokes 74, of Colerain passed away Thursday November 20. 2025, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 12, 1951, in Martins Ferry a son of the late Altgeld “Augie” and Lucille (Osteoski) Prokes. He was a retired employee of Lash Paving in Colerain, a ...

LILLIAN ROSE SMITH

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lillian Rose Smith, age 100, who passed peacefully on November 15, 2025, at Ohio Living Mount Pleasant in Monroe, OH. Lillian was born on July 8, 1925, in Jacobsburg, OH to William and Josie Rose (Lingo) Watt. She married her husband of 63 years, Bruce B. Smith on February 3, 1950 and raised four daughters in Dayton, OH. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brothers Kenneth, Dwight and Donald Watt, sister Hazel Palmer, nephew Keith Palmer, and granddaughter Katie Mangieri. She is survived by her ...