Breaking News

DORIS MARTAUS

Doris Spilecki Martaus, recently a resident of the Meadows of Cadiz, and formerly a resident of Toronto, OH, passed away on April 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna (Turoff) and Gregory Spilecki, brothers Alex, Robert, and Chester Spilecki, son Daniel Joseph Martaus, ...

SHERRY MATTHEWS

Sherry J. Matthews, 84, of Rayland, OH, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Sherry was born July 19, 1939, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Charles and Alma (Scott) Reynard. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kevin Matthews in 2011, and two brothers, Richard and Ronald Reynard. She worked for many years providing private home health care in the area. Sherry was a member of Weems Chapel and attended the church in Salt Run where she often played the piano during the service. Sherry leaves behind her husband, James A. Matthews, Jr. ...

MICHAEL PETTENGILL

Michael D. Pettengill, 80, of Cortland, OH, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Friday April 12, 2024. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced. Arrangements are in the care of the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto. www.jefosterfh.com

GARY TENNANT

Gary Eugene Tennant, 79, of Wellsburg, West Virginia, passed peacefully surrounded by his closest loved ones, on April 10, 2024. He was born in Saint Marys, WV, on December 30, 1944, the son of Micha and Ora Tennant. Gary was loved and cared for by seven of his siblings; six brothers and one ...

ROSEANA AGIN

Roseana K. Agin, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her home, after a year-long battle with cancer. Roseana was born December 23, 1951, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Donald and Renee (Dulkoski) Grim. Roseana was a homemaker and worked several years as a nurse’s aide. Roseana was a member of the Wintersville Baptist Temple. In addition to her parents, Roseana was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Lawrence “Larry” A. Agin in 2019, infant daughter Tammy Cochran, stepson Lance Agin, stepdaughter Theresa Agin, stepson Reid Agin, ...

JOHN C. ‘DOC’ BAHNSEN

Military services and a celebration of the life of U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John C. “Doc” Bahnsen Jr. are to be held April 20 in Georgia and May 4 at New Cumberland, W.Va. Bahnsen died Feb. 21, 2024, at Rochelle, Ga. He was 89. Services are to be held at his Georgia home, 440 J.B McWhorter Road, Rochelle, GA 31079, at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Services at his West Virginia residence, the Miller family farm, 993 Gas Valley Road, New Cumberland, W.Va., 26047, are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Friends of the families and all who fondly remember “Doc” Bahnsen are welcome to ...