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JANE ANTOSZ

Jane Elizabeth Antosz, 66, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born August 30, 1959 in Bellvue, PA., a daughter of the late Gerard R. and Norma Marie Haas Hahn. Jane was a long time employee of Kroger, having worked in St. Clairsville and Wheeling locations. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and sang in the choir. Surviving are her husband, Andrew “Andy” J. Antosz, Sr.; a son, Andy J. Antosz; a daughter, Jennifer A. Antosz all of St. Clairsville; siblings, Terry (Mary) Hahn of Irwin, PA, ...

MICHAEL KOTSON

Michael Stephen Kotson, 82, of Belmont, Ohio, died Monday, October 6, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on December 21, 1942, in Glen Dale, WV a son of the late Stephen Kotson and Jennie Guzek Kotson. Michael retired after many years as a social worker for West Virginia Health and ...

DONALD J. ALBERS

Donald John Albers, 91, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Symphony at Olmsted Falls Memory Care, where he was regularly visited by his children since moving there in December 2024. Don was born in the town of Alton, IL on May 25, 1934, to Arthur J. and Elisabeth Albers. He was the first born of their six children. Don graduated from Alton, Illinois’ Marquette Catholic High School in 1952, and attended St. Benedict’s College (now named Benedictine College) in Atchison, Kansas for three years. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955, ...

MARY ELLEN PALENICEK

The world lost a true firecracker this week. Mary Ellen Palenicek, 94, passed away peacefully on October 7, leaving behind a trail of laughter, love, and a legacy of fierce independence that won’t soon be forgotten. Born with a spark that only grew brighter with age, Mary Ellen lived life entirely on her own terms — and heaven help anyone who tried to tell her otherwise. She spoke her mind, fought for what she believed in, and never let anyone give her an ounce of nonsense. Her sharp wit, stubborn streak, and soft heart made her unforgettable to all who had the privilege of knowing ...

KATHERINE PORTER

Katherine C. Porter, 73, of Bridgeport passed away Sunday October 5, 2025, at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio. She was born September 16, 1952, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Taozza) Allen. She was a retired employee of Wheeling Community College for over 30 ...

GEORGE ‘BUGS’ PALMER SR.

George J. “Bugs” Palmer Sr., 78, of Shadyside, Ohio, died Friday, October 3, 2025, in Wheeling Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born January 21, 1947, in Jacobsburg, Ohio, a son of the late George O. “Buss” Palmer and Elizabeth E. Brown Palmer. George was a retired plant ...