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Frank Richard Harp (Dick)

Frank Richard Harp (Dick)

Frank Richard Harp (Dick) of Pinehurst, NC, beloved husband of Sharon Cozad Harp, Passed peacefully on April 5, 2025, at the age of 85. Born March 3, 1940, in Barnesville, Ohio, Dick graduated from Barnesville High School and Muskingum College. After serving as Plant Manager at Electro Voice, Dick discovered his entrepreneurial spirit, owning restaurants […]

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Brett Allen Mehaffey

Brett Allen Mehaffey

Brett Allen Mehaffey, 35, of Largo, Florida formerly of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Brett was born on July 2, 1989, in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Rona (Huff) Williamson and Craig Mehaffey. He attended Barnesville High School and Belmont Technical College. He worked at several local coal mines before relocating […]

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DAVID HIGGENBOTHAM

DAVID HIGGENBOTHAM

David W. Higgenbotham, 77, of Belmont Ohio died April 2, 2025 at his home in Belmont, Ohio. He was born on October 9, 1947 in Fairpoint, Ohio, a son of the late Louis and Laura Moore Higgenbotham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Sonya Bobot […]

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Donald F. Van Fossen, Sr.

Donald F. Van Fossen, Sr.

Donald F. Van Fossen, Sr. of Newcomerstown, Ohio, formerly of Flushing, Ohio passed away April 10th, 2025 at the age of 94 at Sycamore Run Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born March 23rd, 1931, at home in Flushing, to the late Earl Van Fossen and Ocie (McClintock) Bendure.  A proud member of The United […]

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David Lee Brokaw

David Lee Brokaw

David Lee Brokaw, age 83, of 68319 Morristown Flushing Road, Belmont, Ohio died at 8:48 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. Born March 29, 1942 in Martins Ferry, Ohio; he was a son of the late Fred Leroy Brokaw and Katherine Elizabeth Kennedy Brokaw. He was a 1960 graduate of […]

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Norma Jean Hannahs

Norma Jean Hannahs

With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Norma Jean Hannahs, who left this world peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on November 13, 1933, Norma’s life was a testament to love, faith, and devotion. Norma was a dedicated homemaker, creating a nurturing […]

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Lana Kay Orr

Lana Kay Orr

Lana Kay Ankrom Orr, 73, of Bethesda passed away on April 8, 2025 surrounded by her family at Barnesville Hospital. She was born on June 3, 1951 to the late Robert A. and Helen Virginia Mae Jones Ankrom in Wheeling, WV. Lana was a retired social worker for Awakenings and Youth Service Systems.  She married […]

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Frederick “Rick” Marco

Frederick “Rick” Marco

Frederick “Rick” Marco, age 72 of Glen Dale, WV passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025 in WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV, with his family by his side.He was born January 22, 1953 in Sewickley, PA the son of the late Fred and Dean Marco.Rick was a Catholic by faith; the proud owner […]

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Glenn Allen Grear

Glenn Allen Grear

Glenn A. Grear, 96, of Massillon, with his daughters at his side, passed away peacefully, early Monday morning, April 7, 2025.  Born in Barnesville, Ohio, October 18, 1928, a son to the late John and Mattie (Thomas) Grear, Glenn graduated from Barnesville High School with the Class of 1946.  He served honorably in the U.S. […]

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Helen L. Sirca

Helen L. Sirca

Helen Louise Sirca, 81, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born November 19, 1943, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Henna Kuusisto Puruczky and Frank Puruczky. Helen worked for the Federal Aviation Agency out of high school. She was a co-owner […]

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