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PATRICK HOWARD HERSEY SR.

Patrick Howard Hersey Sr., 78, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio. He was born March 17, 1947, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late George W. Hersey and Gladys Bierkortte Hersey. Patrick was the former President of the St. Clair Oil Company in St. Clairsville. He was a member of the Flushing Racing Pigeon’s Club. He enjoyed homing pigeons, playing the bass guitar and muscle cars. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Conway Hersey; second wife, Betty Lou Moore ...

BONNIE MICHAELS

Bonnie Jean Michaels, 83, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at her residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, OH, where friends will be received Sunday 12 to 4 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home, Monday, January 12, 2026, with Rod Kasler officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 710 So. Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, OH 43935. To share a memory go to www.keller ...

MARTIN BAKER

Martin Junior Baker, 83, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Tuesday. Calling hours 10 am until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home Woodsfield, Ohio.

GREGORY TEWELL

Gregory Alan Tewell, 38, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away Friday, January, 2, 2026 at home. He was born September 1, 1987 in Baltimore, Maryland. Survivors include his caregiver of 26 years, Michelle Misencik, his father, Keith A. Tewell, his mother, Kathy Maldeis, his brother David Tewell, and ...

SUZANNE MONTGOMERY

Suzanne Montgom- ery, 81, of Shadyside, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Belmont Manor in St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was born October 17, 1944 in Bellaire, Ohio a daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Sammons) Tarbet. Suzanne’s life was a testament to her passion for ...

SHERRY KAPOLKA

After a long five year battle with ovarian cancer, Sherry Kapolka, age 52, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 3, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1973. She was preceded in death by her Dad, William D. Kapolka and both maternal and paternal grandparents. She ...