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ANDREW BALOGAC

Andrew Thomas Balogac, age 73 of Toronto passed away Thursday June 5th. Survived by his wife Tamara K. (Yost) Balogac; daughter, Andrea (Matt Swartz) Snyder; granddaughter, Mia Kay Balogac; brothers, John (Marsha) and David (Terrii) Balogec and sister, Phyllis (John) White. Visitation: 2-4 & 6-8pm June 10th followed by a service at 8 pm at the Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto. www.clarkefuneral home.com

JEFFREY MANNING

Jeffrey Scott Manning passed away on June 3, 2025 at the age of 59 in Columbus, Ohio. Jeffrey was born on April 27, 1966 in Steubenville, Ohio to Richard Manning and Carol Manning (Thompson). He is with his dad now, who passed away 30 years ago, but left behind his mom and his big sister Sandra Manning. Extended family was just as important; celebrations and holidays were spent with his family and adopted little sister, Sarah - and her family. Jeffrey also leaves behind a best friend he has known for many years, Connie Musser. Jeffrey was the quintessential “gentle giant.” His ...

JOHN ROCK

John “Putzy” Rock of Toronto passed away June 4th. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Rock Jonassaint and husband Garvey and grandchildren G.R. and Maxim Jonassaint. Putzy’s arrangements are private and are in the care of Clarke Funeral Home, Toronto. A burial will take place at the Toronto Union Cemetery at the family’s convenience. www.clarkefuneral home.com

MARY TASSEY

Mary Ann Susan (Puskarich) Tassey, 90, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home. Born November 26, 1934, in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Matijasic Puskarich, both of Ogulin, Yugoslavia. Mary Ann was also preceded in death by her husband, Louis (Lou) Tassey, her sister Rose Puskarich, her brothers George Paar, John, Thomas, Marco, and Rudy Puskarich, and an infant brother, George. After the passing of her husband, Lou Tassey, she made her home with her son, Robert, who provided her with exceptional care, great love, and devotion. ...

VIRGINIA TUSTIN

Virginia E. Tustin, 100, of Weirton, WV, passed Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at home. She was born September 1, 1924 in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late William and Dorothy Ayers Craig. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Tustin (1998); daughter-in-law, Cindy Tustin (2012); 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Virginia was baptized in the First Christian Church in Burgettstown on May 29, 1957. Later she was a member of Salvation Army of Weirton, where she was active in the Ladies Group. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and meeting friends at the Lunch Brunch at Wingate Senior ...

FRED ALLOGGIA

Fred Dean Alloggia, 96, of Hopedale, Ohio passed away on May 26, 2025 at Gables Care Center. Fred was born in Hopedale, Ohio to the late James Lee Alloggia Sr. and Angeline Palazzone Alloggia. Fred served his country during the Korean Conflict as part of the United States Army for 3 years in ...