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GENE MARTIN

Gene Paul Martin, 93, of Wintersville, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Gene was born on March 20, 1933 in Bridgeport, Ohio, son of the late Herbert and Mildred (Wrixon) Martin. Gene is reunited with his beloved wife of 66 years, Ella Ruth, who passed in 2021. Gene was a loving, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Gene was proud to have served during the Korean War as one of The Few, The Proud, The Marines. After serving in the Marine Corp, he worked for Ohio Bell for over 30 years. Gene was a devoted family man who cherished his time as a ...

CAROLYN HOOK

Carolyn Sue Hook, 81, of Steubenville died Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the Carriage Inn. She was born March 5, 1945 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late John and Margaret Scanlon Hook. Carolyn is also preceded in death by her sisters Helen Haglund and Arlene Simpkins. Carolyn was a retired teacher, where she worked in Hancock County Schools for many years. She was a graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School class of 1963, also a graduate of Ohio State University and West Virginia University. Surviving are her siblings John Hook of Algonquin, IL and Marian Schulz ...

ROBERT ‘ROB’ COCHRUN

Robert A. “Rob” Cochrun, 60, of Wintersville, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2026. Rob was born on November 5, 1965, a son of the late Robert E. & Loretta Cochrun. He proudly served his country in the US Army and was an Electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ...

THERESA YOUNG

Theresa “Dolly” Young, beloved mother, sister, and friend to so many people, passed away peacefully at her home on May 5, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on January 28, 1956, in Weirton, she was a daughter of Frank and Jessie Fray Marshall. Dolly’s warm spirit and kindness touched the lives ...

SYLVIA FAZI

"Together Again" Reunited again in Love and Faith, Sylvia E. Ferliga Fazi -loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother peacefully passed in her home on April 30, 2026, at the age of 94 and joined her husband, Dr. J.U. (Bert) Fazi, in Eternal Life. She was surrounded by Love from ...

MARCIA RUNKEL

Marcia (Fornari) Runkel, 84, Martins Ferry passed May 3, 2026. Visitation, May 8, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm at Wilson Funeral Home, Bridgeport. Funeral services, May 9, 2026, at 11am at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.