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Gloria Jean Lancaster

Gloria Jean Lancaster

Gloria Jean Lancaster, 83, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Belmont, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Akron, Ohio. She was born November 14, 1941, in Wells, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Jacobson Erb. Gloria was a human resources director before her retirement. She was […]

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Michael’s Obituary

Michael’s Obituary

Rev. Michael Harvey Bowersock, age 77, of Ostrander, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Michael was born on May 8, 1948, in Newark, to the late Charles Lewis and Nancy Lou (Metz) Bowersock. He enjoyed traveling, with his beautiful bride of almost 58 years. Michael loved spending time with his […]

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Nancy Lee (Lenzo) Wineman

Nancy Lee (Lenzo) Wineman

Nancy Wineman, 83, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at her home. Nancy was born on February 17, 1942 in Newcomerstown, Ohio to the late Carl and Nora (Cerana) Lenzo. Nancy was a graduate of Dennison High School. She held several jobs throughout her life, she was a retired nurses aid […]

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Donald Raymond (Doc) Ebert

Donald Raymond (Doc) Ebert

Donald (Doc) Raymond Ebert was born on the farm at Cain Ridge, Clarington, Ohio on May 12, 1936. He has left us peacefully from this life on October 11, 2025, at the Arbors Nursing Facility, Woodsfield, Ohio and under the care of Stonerise Hospice.  He was the son of the late Austin and Mae Ebert […]

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Robert “Bob” Solomon Yockey

Robert “Bob” Solomon Yockey

Robert “Bob” Solomon Yockey, 73, of Quaker City, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, on his farm. Bob was born April 22, 1952, in Barnesville, a son to the late George and Catherine (Christman) Yockey. Bob attended Salt Fork Baptist Church. He drove trucks for many years and loved to farm, participated and attended tractor […]

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Dennis Alan “Denny” Back

Dennis Alan “Denny” Back

Dennis Alan “Denny” Back, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on September 30, 2025, in Zanesville, Ohio, due to complications from COPD. Born in the small town of Barnsville, Ohio, on March 6, 1946, to the late Ernest and Sarah (Wehr) Back, Denny was a man […]

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Beatrice “Bea” Ethel Kidney

Beatrice “Bea” Ethel Kidney

Beatrice (Bea) Ethel Kidney, 87, of Bridgeport, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2025, with her beloved husband, Paul (“Peye”) Kidney, by her side the love her life for 68 beautiful years.  Bea was born on August 20, 1938, and everyone who knew her knew that her faith was the foundation of her life.  […]

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Kathryn Jane (Pfouts) Harbourt

Kathryn Jane (Pfouts) Harbourt

Kathryn Jane Harbourt, 82, of Belmont, Ohio passed away on October 10, 2025 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on September 21, 1943 in Scio, Ohio to the late Arthur and Hazel (Kaiser) Pfouts. Kathryn was a homemaker and a caretaker.  She was a loving and caring mother to all the children of the family, […]

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“Coach” Myles Bernard Witchey

“Coach” Myles Bernard Witchey

“Coach” Myles Bernard Witchey has run the clock out in the championship game and has taken his final checkered flag.  He left this earth at 94 incredible years of age on May 8th, 2025, under the care of hospice at Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Florida. He was born December 19, 1930, in Shortcreek, OH to […]

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Jason Steven Blizzard

Jason Steven Blizzard

Jason Steven Blizzard, 36, of Piedmont, OH passed away at home on October 8, 2025.  He was born on August 10, 1989 in Wheeling, WV to the late John Blizzard, Sr. and Shirley (Kocsis) Starr. Jason worked as an Equipment Operator for Egypt Valley Stone.  He was a member of the VFW 5356.  Jason’s nickname […]

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