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SERGEANT MAJOR JOHN D. OLEXA

Sergeant Major John D. Olexa, USMC (Ret.), 95, of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Thursday May 28, 2026 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. Friends will be received at St. Agnes Catholic Church on Friday June 5th from 9:00 a.m. until the time of his Funeral Liturgy with Mass at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. James M. Dunfee, celebrant. Entombment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.

SHARON MORRIS

Sharon L. (Flaherty) Morris, 75, of Smithfield, OH, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. Visitation is Tuesday, June 2, from 4 PM to 7 PM at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield, OH, where services will be Wednesday at 11 AM. www.jefosterfh.com

RICHARD C. SAYLOR

Richard C. Saylor, 83, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away May 27, 2026 at home from a long battle with cancer. He was born in Steubenville the son of the late Charles “Nook” & Marion Quillen Saylor. Richard retired from Weirton Steel in 2006. He was a member of the 25-year club of Weirton Steel and past president of Big Red Booster Club. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Karen Morgan Saylor, two sons Bryan of Wintersville & Brad (Anna) of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren Colby, Braleigh & James; niece Kathy Roberts; nephew Mike Phillips; former daughter-in-law Tracy ...

MAYNARD GOAD

Maynard Bryan Goad, 75, of Toronto, Ohio, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Born on July 22, 1950, in Roanoke, Virginia, he was the son of the late Maynard B. & Virginia F. Goad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, ...

MICHAEL RUSSIN

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our oldest sibling, John Michael Russin, age 83, on May 23, 2026, at Parkview Community in Sandusky, Ohio. Formerly of Roseville, California, John passed away from advanced Parkinson’s disease. John was born on October 23, 1942, in ...

MARTIN GAUGHAN

Martin James Gaughan, 82, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, with his family at his side. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to Robert and Catherine Gaughan. He received his bachelor’s degree from West Liberty State College and master’s and law ...