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MARLYN CUNNINGHAM

Marlyn R. Cunningham, 90, of Sardis OH and Fort Myers Beach, FL, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, uncle, and friend passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born to the late Ronald H. and Sylvia R. (Tisher) Cunningham on November 27, 1935, in New Martinsville, West Virginia. He graduated from Sardis High School in Monroe County and married Gladys M. Mallett on May 8, 1955. Marlyn worked at Conalco for more than thirty years until his retirement in 1999. He owned or operated several insurance agencies for many years and until recently he also owned rental ...

BARRY CLOSSER

Barry Joseph Closser 1950-2026 Funeral Services – Yorkville Methodist Church, 121 3 rd St, Yorkville, Ohio 43971 Friday, February 20, 2026 - Visitation 3pm-7pm Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Visitation 10am, Funeral Service 11am Barry Joseph Closser, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at WVU Continuous Care Center. He was born August 2, 1950, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Joseph and Helen (Balough) Closser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister JoAnne (Closser) Coffey and his nephew Bradley Joseph Closser. He is survived by ...

BETTY WOODS “SNOOKIE” NUTTING

Betty Woods “Snookie” Nutting, 90, of Wheeling, West Virginia, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. A lifelong Wheeling resident, Nutting was well-known locally and nationally for her historic preservation efforts. She inspired a generation of preservationists with her enthusiasm and sound advice ...

CLYDE HOCHSTRASSER SR.

Clyde Earl Hochstrasser Sr., 90, of Paden City, WV formerly of St. Clairsville, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio, on November 7, 1935, a son of the late Harold and Katheryn Lucas Hochstrasser. Clyde was a retired maintenance supervisor from the Ormet Corporation. He was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in St. Clairsville and had served in the U.S. Naval Reserves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Katheryn Hadley, Betty Bennett, Etta Benish, Eleanor Heskett and Clara Dankworth; a ...

MARJORIE SWIGER

Marjorie Ann (McClarin) Swiger, 88, of Colerain passed away February 16, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1937, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Charles and Della (Lyle) McClarin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence S. ...

ROSEMARY WELSH

Rosemary (Schmid) Welsh, 85, of Glen Dale, WV, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Salem, Ohio. Her family grieves the loss of the steadfast heart of the family, a devoted wife of over 64 years, loving mother to eight sons, and a cherished grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and great aunt ...