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MARTHA MICHELE HVIZDAK

Martha Michele Hvizdak, loving wife, mother, and Nana, passed away on June 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Michele was born on December 29, 1958, in Cleveland, OH. Michele lived a life centered on family, love, and the simple joys that brought happiness to those around ...

NATHAN WATKINS

Nathan S. Watkins, 64, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026. Visitation will be Monday, June 8 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, followed by Nate’s service will follow at 6 pm. www.jefosterfh. com

RONALD BRANDFASS

Ronald G. Brandfass, 84, of Brilliant, OH, passed away Wednesday June 3, 2026 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville. He was born May 28, 1942 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Edward B. and Virginia P. (Pond) Brandfass. Ron retired in 1999 as a mechanical supervisor at the AEP Cardinal ...

JUDITH BILAK

Judith Annette Bilak, 85, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 14, 1940, in Washington, PA, Judith was the daughter of the late George and Louise (Kopp) Applegate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ...

JAMES TORTIS

OCTOBER 18, 1936 - MAY 3, 2026 James K Tortis, 89, of Weirton and Daytona Beach, FL passed away Sunday May 3, 2026 in Daytona beach of natural causes. Son of Jennie Younciak Tortis and Charles M Tortis Sr. He is survived by his wife Sally of 66 years. Children Jamie and Rick Tortis. Sister ...

KAREN METCALF

Karen Elizabeth Metcalf, age 76, of Hilliard, OH, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026. Born on September 29, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, Karen was the beloved daughter of James Louis Metcalf III and Elizabeth “Betty” Weltner. She was preceded in death by her loving parents. She is ...