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. KELLER FUNERAL HOME
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TILLIE ANN ZEPPOS, 91, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018.
She was born in Martins Ferry on March 15, 1927, the daughter of the late George V. and Elizabeth (Preda) Bonchu.
She was a member of Greek Orthodox Church Of The Life-Giving Fountain of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Zeppos; two brothers, Russell and Eugene Bonchu.
She is survived by two daughters, Donna J. (Neal) Chase, Wheeling, WV and Diana M. (David) Marocco, Coraopolis, PA; two grandchildren, Natalie Urban and Nicolas Marocco, great-grandson, Owen Urban
Services are private at the convenience of family.
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NANCY JUNE STAUFFER, 76, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Nancy was born in Woodlands, WV on June 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Herbert and Hazel (Gatts) Kelley.
She was a retired Registered Nurse at the former East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Stauffer; two brothers, Robert and Norman Kelley; one sister, Nina Kelley Hanson.
She is survived by two sons, Michael F. (Tonda) Stauffer, Bridgeport. OH and Matthew J. Stauffer, Martins Ferry; two grandaughters, Lindy Stauffer, Bridgeport, OH and Kylie Stauffer, Bridgeport.; grandson, Lucas Ibsen, Cambridge, OH; two great-granddaughters, Emma and Skyler Ibsen; great grandson, John Ibsen; sister, Shirlene (Duke) Horstemeyer, Weirton, WV.
Final arrangements are pending.
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JOHN CHARLES FOUNDS, 72, of Martins Ferry, OH , passed away Monday, September 5, 2022.
John was born in Alexandria, VA on May 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Joseph and Minniere (Howell) Founds.
He was a retired auto body repairman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, William Founds.
He is survived by two sons, Robert L. (Shelly) Founds, OK; Jeremy J. Founds, OK; two daughters, Jacy A, Blackwell, FL; Amy J. (Dominick) Driver, Martins Ferry, OH; two brothers, Robert (Ellen) Founds, RI; Jim (Lynn) Founds, CA; sister, Joyce (Pat) Gallagher, PA. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.
DAVID ALLEN HAGGERTY, 46, of Martins Ferry, OH, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Mr. HAGGERTY was born in Atlantic City, NJ on March 3, 1976, he was the son of the late William and Elnora Jane (Rutter) Haggerty who survives him of Martins Ferry, OH.
He worked as a Warehouse Manager at Frito-Lay Martins Ferry. OH.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Peggy E. Haggerty of Grove City, OH.
Friends are invited to call from 5 until time of a Celebration of Life service at 8p.m.at The P.N.A. Club, 542 Spence Lane, Martins Ferry.
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DAVID EDWARD BARTH, SR, 78, of Graysville, PA , passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 31, 1943, he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Janz) Barth.
He was a retired Minister at The 20th Century Church.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Burns) Barth, Graysville, PA and a son, David Barth, Jr. of Steubenville, OH. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren.
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Frieda (Wasle) Nickle, 95, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born in Flirsch, Austria, August 12, 1927, a daughter of the late Gottlieb and Maria (Grissemann) Wasle.
Frieda was a devoted wife and a loving mother of six children. She loved to cook, travel to see her loved ones, and socialize with friends and family. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving are her two sons, Felix (Kitty), Nevada; Alvin, Ohio; two daughters, Marlene, Colorado; Mary (Eric) George, South Carolina; brother, Manfred (Elizabeth) Wasle, Austria; sister, Hilda Betschart, Switzerland; and six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Felix; son, Kevin; and daughter, Tina.
Private services honoring Frieda will be held by the family.
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MARGARET LUCILLE RICO, 92, of Bridgeport, OH , passed away Monday, October 24, 2022.
She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on June 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John Carl and Anna Mae (Milbert) Kyser.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Bernard Baxter and her second husband, Joseph Rico: two brothers, Bill and Lou Kyser; four sisters, Charlotte Stead, Mary Baxter, Anna Mae Johnson and Beatrice Heaton.
She is survived by two daughters, Debra L. (Jim) Bowers, Tiltonsville, OH; Penny K. (Ronnie) Shane, Colerain, OH; four grandchildren, Jamie (Colleen) Bowers; Stacy (Jack) Totterdale; Casey (Eric) Griffin and Jimmy Wharton; ten great grandchildren, Owen, Anderson, and Wyatt Bowers; Logan, J. T. and Harley Totterdale; Matthew, Mason, Max and Mia Griffin.
Private Service at Keller Funeral Home, Martins Ferry, OH..
Interment will be held at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
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CARL JAMES DIETER, 74, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
Carl was born in Havertown, PA on December 21, 1947. He was the son of the late Zander and Elizabeth (Briggs) Dieter.
He retired as a salesman from Doan Ford, having worked at several other dealerships in the Ohio Valley over his long career.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Erika; two brothers, Frank and Todd; two nephews Brett and Eric; and niece, Amy.
In addition to his wife, Deborah (Scarfo), he is survived by his son, Matthew Z Dieter and daughter-in-law, Kristen Dieter, Zionsville, IN; two grandsons, Grayson and Oliver Dieter; two sisters-in-laws, Carol Dieter and Nancy Dieter; and three nephews, Kurt Dieter, Scott Dieter and Andrew Dieter.
Friends will be received at the funeral home, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church, 7 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935 or a charity of your choice
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DANIEL NELSON PHILLIPS, JR, 63, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022
He was born in, Martins Ferry, OH on January 12, 1959, he was the son of the late Daniel Nelson and Thelma Lanore (Meeker) Phillips.
He was a former employee at Zigenfelders Co. of Wheeling, WV.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Ruth (Beck) Phillips; sister, Thelma Phillips and step-son, Robert Hoge.
He is survived by two step-sons, James and William Hoge; two granddaughter, Donna and Ashley Hoge; grandson, Robert Hoge and four great-grandchildren
Interment will be held in Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry.
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JOHN ANTHONY PRINCIPE, JR, 76, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
John was born in Wheeling, WV on March 23, 1946, he was the son of the late John A. and Rose (Cardullo) Principe.
He was a retired employee of the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Steubenville plant.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church; Past President and ten year secretary of the former Eagles Arie 456 of Martins Ferry; Past President M. F. Civics; Past second ward councilman all of Martins Ferry
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by twin daughters, Jackie and Judy; brother, Patrick.
In addition to his wife, Karen (Dawson) he is survived by son, John A. (Michelle) Principe, III, Morgantown, WV; daughter, Jennifer A. (Ben) Braddock, Leesburg, VA; sister, Janet Kalaskey, Glendale, WV; grandchildren, Hayley and Ryan Principe, Morgantown, WV; Jaidan and Samantha Braddock, Leesburg, VA; numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry, OH, where friends will be received Friday from 2 until 8 pm.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry. at 11 am on Saturday, December 3, 2022 with Rev. Tomas Marut as the celebrant.
Interment private at convenience of the family at Mount Calvary Cemetery Wheeling, WV.
Wake service will be held in the funeral home Friday at 7:30 pm.
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MARGARET ANN (MAGGIE) GLEAVES, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH , passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.
She was born in Martins Ferry on January 19, 1952, the daughter of the late Lester Fritz and Goldie (Brown) Long.
She was a retied employee of the former Cornet Food of Wheeling, WV.
In addition to her husband, Sean McCoy Gleaves, she is survived by a brother, William Alltop of Martins Ferry. Ferry.
Friends will be received at the the funeral home Monday, December 12, 2022 from 6 to 8 pm with services at 7 pm, with Pastor Paul Todd, officiating. Interment will be held Tuesday at 11 am at Weeks Cemetery, Bridgeport, OH.
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MICHAEL ZUBOSKI, 71, of Martins Ferry, OH , passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Michael was born in Wheeling, WV on April 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Stanley William and Mary Julia (Jenski) Zuboski.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Smith and a brother, David Zuboski.
He served in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by two sisters, Vivian Zuboski, Dayton, OH and Marlene Myers, Mt. Pleasant, OH; two brothers, Douglas (Erin) Zuboski, Shadyside, OH; Joe Zuboski, Martins Ferry.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
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MARILYN ELOISE HULL, 92, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022.
She was born in Harrisville, OH on April 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Opal (Morris) Beck.
She was a former employee of the former Martins Ferry Hospital. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Wilbur "Butch" Hull; brother, Myron "Bud" (Mary Arlene) Beck; sister, Beverly (Duane) Moody.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald J. (Amy Kinsey) Hull, Bridgeport, OH; David G. Hull, Martins Ferry; grandson, Christian T. (Shannon) Hull, Norton, OH; granddaughter, Hannah V. (Yuri) Vovk, Canton, OH; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews of the Beck, Morris, Moody, Hull and Szekacs families.
Private graveside service at the convenience of the family at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Processing, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or Akron Children's Hospital, 215 Bowery St., Akron, OH 44308.
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JOHN RUSSIN, 91, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022.
John was born in, Madera, PA on September 3, 1931, he was the son of Metro and Anna (Kaniuk) Russin.
He was a retired operating engineer at the former Tri-State Asphalt.
He served in the US Navy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Florence Russin
In addition to his wife, Helen Ilene (McEndree) Russin, he is survived by son, John A. Russin, AZ; brother, George (Barbara) Russin, NY; two grandsons, Travis Greene and Jon Lackey; granddaughter, Christina (Andy) Mazur; four great grandsons, Dylan, Bailey, Ethan and Jackson Mazur.
Private service at the convenience of the family.
Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
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MARGARET R. FODOR, 94, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023.
She was born in Wintersville, OH on November 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Gabor and Helen (Vincze) Rozsa.
She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of Colerain, OH. She led an amazing life. She was well loved and known for her amazing baking skills. She has made countless birthday, wedding, anniversary and shower cakes for friends and family. She was still baking cookies for family and neighbors this past christmas.
In addition to her parents and her husband William Fodor, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Alex and Gabe Rozsa; five sisters, Helen Butcher, Ann Nemeth, Mary Nemeth Lizzie Kuric and Frances Piccolomini.
She is survived by five daughters, Theresa (Barr) Koller, Martins Ferry, OH; Diane (David) Hardwick, Fayetteville, NC; Cheri A. Gandy, Martins Ferry, OH; Sandi L. (Dale) Takach, Columbus, OH; Billie Jo (Brian) Malechowski, Columbus, OH; brother, Joseph Rozsa; two sisters, Barbara (John) Grantonic; Katie (Edward) Grantonic. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, one step-grandchild, 14 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Keller Funeral Home, 615 Hanover Street, Martins Ferry where friends will be received Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Vigil service will be held at 2 pm.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Colerain, OH. at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, with Father Tom Chillog as the celebrant.
Mausoleum entombment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Martins Ferry, OH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Church, 212 west Main Street, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
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MARSHA SUE ZUPKO, 76, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023.
She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on May 1, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin and Rose (Pempek) Pollock.
She was employed by the Bridgeport School System, Bridgeport, OH.
In addition to her parents, and her husband, James Zupko, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Pollock and two sisters, Louise Strauss and Karen Moore.
She is survived by two sons, James Paul (Laura) Zupko, Jr., Martins Ferry and Brian John (Amanda) Zupko, Columbus, OH; grandson, James P. Zupko, III, Martins Ferry, OH; granddaughter, Courtney (Corey) Chanze, Laings, OH; grandson, Joseph Wilson, Columbus, OH; two brothers, Robert and Ronald ; four sisters, Rosalie Dlesk, Sandy Brothers, Janice Pollock and Pat Krol.
Memorial service at the convenience of the family.
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SHARON KAY (CHURCH) TITTLE, 56, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on July 30, 1966, she was the daughter of the late James William and Mary Ann (Sztary) Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-laws, Randy Hardman, Don Lutz, Sr. and J.D. Riesbeck.
In addition to her husband, Jack C. Tittle, Jr. and Kaylee Tittle (Gram's Pride and Joy), she is survived by six sisters, Diana Hacker, Nancy Lutz, Joyce (Tim) Cooper, Denise Riesbeck, and Sue (Rob) Wacker, all of Martins Ferry and Donna Hardman, Wheeling, WV. Also surviving, Heidi Tittle (Mike Clark), David Tittle, Megan (Matt) Engle and two great-grandchildren, Zane and Aria, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sharon was kind, generous and had a heart of gold.
A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date.
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JUDITH CAROLL KESZLER, 80, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on November 4, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Robert William and Annis (Filipponi) Watson.
She was a retired mutual secretary at Wheeling Downs Wheeling, WV.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Keszler; grandson, Jacob Mahoney and a sister, Joanne Heil.
She is survived by four daughters, Paula Longenette-Otto, Wheeling, WV; Edwina Longenette-Mahoney, Martins Ferry, OH; Darla Longenette-Purdy, Wheeling, WV; Kassandra Keszler-Garnett, Austin, TX. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
Friends will be received Saturday February 18, 2023 from 2-4 PM at Grace Presbyterian Church, 7 N. 4th Street, Martins Ferry, followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m, with Pastor Paul Todd officiating.
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RAYMOND AARON COLE, 41, of Bridgeport, OH passed away Saturday, February 25th, 2023.
He was born in Wheeling, WV on August 30, 1981, he was the son of Raymond Chester and Charlene Margaret (Blinco) Cole of Shadyside, OH.
He was a member of First Christian Church Martins Ferry, OH.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, David M. Cole, St. Clairsville, OH; Christopher S. Cole, St. Clairsville, OH; Paul S. and his companion Stevie Bell Cole, Dillonvale, OH; sister, Melissa J. (Scott) Ritchie, Belmont, OH; aunt, Sharon L. (Mark) Puterbaugh, Philadelphia, PA; uncle, Charles P. Blinco, McArthur, OH; nephew, Jarrett (Amanda); niece, Alaina; three great nieces, Aryan, Anyiah and Gracie; two great nephews, Phoenix and Joey; nephew, Jamie; three nieces, Kaydence, Kerstin and Karlee.
Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 am on Friday, March 3, 2023, with Rod Kasler and Brandon White officiating.
Interment at Riverview Cemetery Martins Ferry, OH.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Belmont Co. Animal Rescue League, 50580 National Rd., East, Suite 1, St. Clairsville, OH 43950.
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OWEN “BUTCH” CHANNEL, 76, passed away at his home in Martins Ferry, OH, Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Butch was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School. He was a retired coal miner from Consol Coal.
He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and shooting. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Butch was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Channel and his grandson, Dennis “Bubba” Channel.
Butch left behind his wife of 55 years, Sandra Channel, two sons, Junior Channel (Erika) and Steve Channel (Pam); brother, Terry Channel and sister, Sandy Robert; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
A private celebration of life will be held with close family and friends.
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KENNETH BERTRAND (KENNY) MORRIS, 90, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH , passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Kenny was born in Stone, KY on March 17, 1933, he was the son of the late Logan and Eva Bernice (Perry) Morris.
He was a retired millwright at the former Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville Plant.
He was a member of First Baptist Church; member of the American Legion, Post 38, both of Martins Ferry. He served in the US Navy in the Korean War.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Vivian Fogarty
In addition to his wife, Dora Rae (Smith) Morris, he is survived by son, Kenneth B. (Terri) Morris, Madison, AL; daughter, Candis J Morris-Kester, Bellaire, OH; granddaughter, Brittany Morris; four grandsons, Brandon Morris; Bradley Morris; Corey Kester and Codey Kester.
Friends will be received Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the First Baptist Church from 11 until time of service at 1 pm, with Rev. Larry Lewis officiating.
The Belmont Co. Veterans Association will give military honors at 12:45 at the church.
A luncheon will follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 306 Locust Street, Martins Ferry, OH 43935.
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PAUL JOHN VOLAN, 95, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023.
He was born in Martins Ferry, OH on April 17, 1928, he was the son of the late John and Barbara (Franczak).
He was a retired self employed painter; Member of Ohio River Valley Elks Lodge.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Martha (Rutter) Volan, he was also preceded in death by six brothers, Steven, Rudolf, Bert, Edward, Theodore and John and several nieces and nephews including Martin (Rae) Volan, UK.
He is survived by son, Paul L. (Karen) Volan, Martins Ferry; daughter, Cheryl S. (Robert) McCartney, Glendale, WV; grandchildren, Paul (Cherith) Volan; Jeff (Mandi) Volan; Denise (Dave) Kuckuck; Malinda (Danny) Stevey; eight great-grandchildren, Daniel Stevey; Drew (Brianna) Stevey; Hannah Stevey; Scott Kuckuck; Averi Volan; Baleigh Volan; Charlotte Volan and Hazel Volan.
Friends will be received at the funeral home, Friday, May 5, 2023 from 11 until time of service at 1 pm, with Rev. Terry Endsley officiating.
Mausoleum entombment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
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TODD EUGENE BLAKE, 62, of Bellaire, OH , passed away, Sunday, June 11, 2023.
He was born in Youngstown, OH on July 13, 1960, he was the son of the late James Jefferson and Darlene Anne (McCollouch) Blake.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kelley Blake.
In addition to his wife, Ellen Marie (Keller) Blake, he is survived by daughter, Jessica Blake, SC; son, Joshua Blake; two brothers, Ty Blake; Russell Blake; three step-sons, Caleb (Kelsey) Jackson; Cody (Mary) Jackson; Benjamin (Meghan) Jackson; step-daughter, Mikayla Jackson. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the funeral home, Friday June 23, 2023 from 4 until time of a memorial service at 7 pm, with Pastors, Lance Hartman and Caleb Jackson officiating.
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THELMA ESTHER TIRPAK, 98, formerly of St. Clairsville, OH , passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 2, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Elizabeth (Heckle) Shane.
She was a Red Cross volunteer and also volunteered at local hospitals; a member of Friends Church, of St. Clairsville, OH.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Tirpak; daughter, Darlene Barrett and two sisters, Mary Lackman and Nancy Monahan.
She is survived by a son, William Tirpak; four grandchildren, Kari Ann, Stacey, Arthur and Douglas. She is also survived by great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
Her family would like to give a special thank you to all of the staff at East Ohio Regional Hospital that provided for her care. She really felt loved and at home there.
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Dora Rae Morris,"Peanuts",93, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.
She was born in Wellsburg, WV on June 6, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Gale Bernard and Ida Hazel (McKitrick) Smith.
She was a retired clerk at Convenient Food of Martins Ferry. She was a member of First Baptist Church, also of Martins Ferry.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Kenneth, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard , Herman and Clifford Smith; and one sister, Patricia Smith.
She is survived by one son, Kenneth Bruce (Terri) Morris, Madison, AL; daughter, Candis J. Kester, Bellaire, OH; three brothers, Tom, Jack and Chuck Smith; three sisters, Carol Giles, Scheila Turner, Pam Griffith; five grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon, Bradley, Corey and Codey.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the First Baptist Church, 306 Locust St., Martins Ferry from 2 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. with Rev. Larry Lewis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church.
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