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DOROTHY ANN KOHER

Dorothy Ann Koher, 93, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Cumberland Pointe Nursing Home, Bannock, Ohio. She was born December 1, 1931, in Muse, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Cyrus Markle Everett and Minnie Frances Spears Everett. Dorothy was a retired bookkeeper in the milling industry. She was a member of the Church of God. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Edward “Ed” Koher; son, Dennis Edward Koher; infant son, Paul Koher; and nine siblings. She is survived by her children, David Koher of ...

ELEANOR WILSON

Eleanor Williamson Wilson, Jerusalem, Ohio, beloved wife of the late Richard Wilson, passed away Aug. 23 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Visitation at Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Beallsville, Thurs., Aug. 28 from 10am until OES services at 12:45pm; funeral services will begin at 1pm. Burial follows in Jerusalem Cemetery. Condolenc- es at www.harperfh.net

PETER “PETE” RAKAY

Peter (”Pete”) Joseph Rakay, a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, brother, friend, and respected attorney, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2025, in Vandalia, Ohio, at the age of 82. Pete was born on June 7, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Shadyside, Ohio. Pete was ...

JUDY ROBINSON

Judy Robinson, 82, of Woodsfield, Ohio, beloved wife of Tom Robinson, passed away peacefully in Wheeling Hospital on Thursday, August 21. Visitation will be held at the Beallsville Church of Christ on Sunday, August 24 from 1pm until the time of the funeral service at 3pm. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 25 at 11am at Crystal Lake Cemetery, near West Union, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to Beallsville Church of Christ, 52125 Twp. Road 134, Beallsville, Ohio 43716. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home - Harper Chapel.

NANCY LeMASTERS

Nancy L. LeMasters, 89, of Bellaire, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on November 29, 1935, in Bellaire, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry and Golda Trigg Greenwood. A devoted home- maker, Nancy poured her heart into nurturing her family and ensuring that her home was a place of warmth and love. Her compassion and selflessness were evident in everything she did, reflecting a spirit that was both graceful and strong. With her unwavering faith as a guiding light, Nancy dedicated her life to living by the principles she held dear, ...

ESTELL POPP

Estell (Kaikis) Popp, age 98, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed peacefully into heaven on August 19, 2025. Estell was born on May 17, 1927, to the late Michael and Katherine Kaikis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Popp; brother John Kaikis and his wife ...