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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.

DONALD ESTEP, JR.

Donald W. Estep, Jr., 52, Mt. Pleasant, died Sept. 21, 2025. Visitation and Funeral Services will be Sept. 26, 2025, from 11-1, Wilson Funeral Home, Bridgeport.

PATRICIA YARNALL

Patricia “Patsy” Ann Yarnall, 93, Barnesville, passed away, Tuesday. Calling hours are Monday, September 29 at 10:00am with service at 11:30am at Campbell-Plumly- Milburn Funeral Home, Barnesville, Ohio.

JOHN MICHAEL KLAVON

John Michael Klavon, 78, of Westerville was born on January 22, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He peacefully passed away in the early morning hours on September 11, 2025 surrounded by his only child, Michelle Lippincott (Klavon), Son-in-law, Paul and his sweetheart of 15 years, Barb Bickham. Prior to his retirement John worked at AEP as a welder for 28 years. He loved the job and the crews he worked with at the various plants and has many fond memories of the guys and friendships made. John is remembered as a kind, generous, selfless, loving Man. His family and friends can ...

MARGARET “PEG” COLEMAN

Margaret J. “Peg” Coleman, 97, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Belmont Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 14, 1928, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late William Shambaugh and Marjorie Giffen Shambaugh. Peg is survived by six children, Jim (Judy) Coleman, JoAnne (Dan) Gerlach, Marjorie (Tom) Josefczyk, Don (Veronica) Coleman, Kenny (Teri) Coleman and Judi (Kirke) Porterfield; 22 grandchildren, Tamara Davis, Becky Barker, Jacob Coleman, Joel Gerlach, Heidi Mullaney, Jared Gerlach, Amanda Blust, Anita Kadlecek, Brian Josefczyk, Melanie ...