All Obituaries

Mildred “Jeanne” Donley passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 2, 2024, at Gables Care Center in Hopedale, OH. Jeanne was born May 25, 1929, to the late Beatrice and Morris Walker of Adena. Jeanne is survived by daughters Kathy Masloski, Karen (Joe) DaVia and Kolleen (Mark) Kovalski. Grandchildren, Keith Masloski, Jeanna (Brian) Washko, Jessica (Dustin) Moore and Jillian Kovalski. Great grandchildren Mitchell, Madeline, Wyatt, Vivienne, Arthur and Sebastian. She was...

James E. Brown, 79, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on Monday March 11, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital.   He was born July 14, 1944, a son of the late James E. Brown Sr. and Dorothy Shepherd Brown.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by several siblings.   James was the operations manager at Stoney Hollow Tire, former Deputy Sheriff and the Cadiz Street Department Superintendent .   James is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Michelle Morris...

 Carol Ann Ruckman Richmond, 67, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away at home on March 8, 2024, with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Richard Ruckman and Elizabeth Sanders.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Randolph Richmond Sr., a son Randolph Richmond Jr., sisters: Karen Brooks and Lisa Trigg.   Carol is survived by two daughters: Stacey (Chris) Ruckman of Georgetown, Ohio, Mary (Joseph) Dent of Triadelphia, WV; sisters; Judy...

Wilma L. Schucht, 95 of Adena, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home  on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Wilma was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio on June 7, 1928, to Charles and Alice  (Saber) Herron. She was raised in Duncan Wood, Ohio and was a 1945  graduate of Cadiz High School. Wilma married John Schucht of Adena on  March 1, 1947. Wilma and John bought their farm on Penova Ridge in 1953  where they had a dairy farm and raised their...

Lydia Mae Durbin, 87, of Adena, passed away Thursday February 22, 2024.   She was born February 17, 1937, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen Porter.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers: Chester, Lester, Floyd, Lawrence, and Joe; sister Elizabeth and her nieces Lisa, Karen and Amy.   She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Cecil and her sister Mary Ann Brown of New York; her children: Larry (Sandy) Durbin, Sharon Durbin Adams,...

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Gary Lee Rinkes, 72, of Harrisville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024, at WVU Wheeling Hospital.   He was born July 10, 1951, a son of the late Chester Dean Rinkes Sr. and Jean Thoburn Rinkes.   Farming was his favorite hobby. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending his grandchildren’s softball games.  He worked for Consol West Farms and the Georgetown Preparation Plant. He retired from Tri-County Water Authority. Gary is survived by his wife Denise...

Agnes A. Wootchie, 82, of Adena, Ohio, passed away Wednesday February 7, 2024.   She was born June 19, 1941, a daughter of the late Joe and Sophie Woliciki Sikora.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Stanley Wootchie Jr., and her daughter Lori Boncela.   Agnes is survived by her brothers: Joe Sikora, Walter Sikora, sister-in-law Judy Evans, grandchildren: Kenyon Boncela Jr., and Brody Boncela.   Friends are invited to a Chapel Service on...

William Chester Hamric, 62, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away Monday January 22, 2024, at his home.   He was born August 10, 1961, a son of the late Donald and Sarah Reynolds Hamric.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister; Lana Spencer and sister – in- law Barbara Hamric.   Bill was a landscaper, operator of Reds Produce Paradise and a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Cadiz.    Bill is survived by his siblings: brothers: Douglas...

Betty Jane Oxley, 85 of St, Clairsville, Ohio, formerly of Adena, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 19th at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Long Term Care, Martins Ferry, Ohio. She was born June 21, 1938, in Adena, a daughter of the late Jennie and Joseph Kobus, Sister of the late Carolyn (Kobus) Sprouse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Oxley, Jr. in 1993. Surviving is her daughter, Tina Yanok of St. Clairsville and Grandson, Matthew Yanok of...