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DONALD DAUGHERTY

Donald L. Daugherty, Jr., 68, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Don was born in Glen Dale, WV on June 19, 1957, he was the son of the late Donald L. and Helena Daugherty-Hawkey who survives him of Bridgeport, OH. He was the owner of the Double D’s Bar BQ. on Glens Run and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Martins Ferry. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela (Walters) Daugherty. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son, Donald L. (Tiffany) Daugherty, III, Dillonvale, OH; brother, Wayne (Crystal) ...

MARTHA CIMINI

Martha Lee Cimini, 89, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. She was born on December 20, 1935 in Fairpoint, Ohio to Emilio and Teresa Cimini. She is survived by her brother Udell “Joe” (Joan) Cimini of Florida. A memorial visitation will be held on October 2, 2025, at Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists, 204 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 12 p.m. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Union Cemetery in St. Clairsville, Ohio.

RICHARD MAJZUN

Richard Majzun, 69, of Bellaire passed away September 25,2025. Arrangements by Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home & Crematory 441 37th Street Bellaire Ohio.

GLORIA BEASLEY

Gloria Dayton Beasley, age 88, of Bismarck, AR, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away on September 22, 2025, at her home. Memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church Bismarck at 2:00PM on October 3, 2025.

RICHARD A. SCHAU

Richard Alvin Schau, 89, from Shadyside, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, at the Shadyside Healthcare Center in Shadyside, Ohio. He was born on August 15, 1936, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son to the late Chester and Edith (Toland) Schau. Richard pursued his academic ambitions with dedication, earning a Bachelor’s degree from West Liberty University followed by a Master’s degree from the University of Dayton. His professional career was marked by his long-standing role as a Guidance Counselor, a position he held with great commitment until his retirement. ...

MICHAEL “MAGIC” JOHNSON

Michael “Magic” Johnson, 59, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in Forest Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born on December 10, 1965, in Urichsville, Ohio, the son of Norman L Johnson and Nancy A Robinson Johnson. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 12-2 at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio. A memorial race at the 4th Street R/C Raceway will be held in Mike’s honor on November 2, 2025 Arrangements are entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville.