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PATRICIA SIMPSON

Patricia J. Simpson, 83, of Dublin, Ohio, formerly of Richmond, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1943, in Niagara Falls, New York, to the late Charles and Jean (Kurtz) McGill. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her sister, Jancie Reynolds. Patricia was a faithful member of St. John Fisher Catholic Church for many years, where she was active in the Catholic Women’s Club. She was also a dedicated member of the Richmond Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Patricia devoted 29 years of service as a Registered Nurse at St. John's ...

JAMES K. TORTIS

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 JoAnne Tortis Wells and many ...

JOHN 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 ...

WILFORD SWEARINGEN

Wilford James ‘Bill’ Swearingen, 82, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Bill was born March 31, 1944, in Steubenville, OH, son of the late Wilford H. and Theresa (Choma) Swearingen. He worked for 33 years, in ...

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