All Obituaries

     Alma J. Ginther, 92, of Waterford, Ohio, died on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her home. She was born October 1, 1928 in Lowell, Ohio, daughter of John and Lena Alig McCreery. She graduated from Lowell High School. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and the Catholic Women’s Club. Alma love to quilt and had been a member of a once a week quilting bee for many years. She also loved to play bingo with her friends.      She was...

y   It is with sadness and loving reflection that on January 19, 2021 Doris Eileen (Cronin) Wainwright, 92, of Beverly, Ohio, recently residing at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville, passed peacefully with family members at her side.Doris, daughter of the late Leland and Freda (Harmon) Cronin was born in Woodsfield, Ohio on December 23rd, 1928 along with her twin sister Ruth Ellen.  After living in Marietta and McConnelsville, the Cronin family settled in Beverly where...

     Michael A. Shotwell, 36, of Williamstown, West Virginia, died on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, Ohio. He was born on October 19, 1984 in Parkersburg, WV, son of Herman and Margie Pugh Shotwell. He graduated from Warren High School in 2002 and worked for N-TIVA in IT and cloud management. He was also attending WVU Parkersburg to further his education. He loved to play the guitar, sit by his fire pit and enjoy beach vacations with...

     Johnny Keith Nichols, 69, of Waterford, Ohio, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital. He was born on March 14, 1951 in Marietta, Ohio, son of Muarl and Willadean McCauley Nichols.  He graduated from Waterford High School and had been a factory worker most of his life and retired from International Convertor in Belpre. He attended the Fifth Street Church of Christ in Beverly. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheelers, Waterford...

     Gary Allen McCutcheon Sr., 70, of Watertown, Ohio, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born in Waterford, Ohio on July 17, 1950 to Roy and Bessie Johnson McCutcheon. On September 7, 1968 he married Dianna Faye Varvel in Xenia, Ohio. He is survived by his wife; a son, Gary (Loretta) McCutcheon Jr. of Stockport; daughters, Brenda (Andrew) Jones of Duluth, Georgia and Lisa (Jason) Waggoner of Marietta; grandchildren, Ceira (Nic Guy) Rumas, Amy...

     Dorothy M. Pugh, 85, of Waterford, Ohio, died on January 5, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born May 3, 1935 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of James Herbert and Rhoda Lowe McIntire. She graduated from Barlow-Vincent High School and had been a School Bus Driver for the Ewing School for 31 years. She was a longtime member of the Washington County Horseman Council. She was married on March 25, 1955 to James H. Pugh who died on December 3, 2017....

     Norwista (Johnnie) Faye Gregory, 87, of Beverly, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Muskingum Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beverly. She was born on June 17, 1933 in Stockport, Ohio to the late James Lee and Evelyn Bole Hollett. She graduated from Windsor High School as the Salutatorian of her class. She was a Den Leader of Pack 115 and a member of Salem United Methodist Church. She was married on September 23, 1961, to the late James Edward Gregory...

     Patrick F. Peroni, 88, of Caldwell, Ohio, died on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Highland Oaks Healthcare Center in McConnelsville, Ohio. He was born May 11, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, son of Patsey and Mary Christine Peroni. He graduated from Ohio State University and USC and had been an Electrical Engineer for many years. He is survived by a son, Pat Peroni and wife Amanda of Caldwell. Per his request there will be no services. McCurdy Funeral Home in Beverly handled...

     Barbara Jean Strauss Wiley, 77, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1943, to Paul and Winifred (Offenberger) Strauss in the family home in Palmer Township. She was a graduate of Waterford High School and went to work at Waterford Elementary as the school secretary for many years. She finished her career working in the treasurer’s offices for Wolf Creek and Warren Local School...

     Wayne L. Brooks, 84, of Beverly, Ohio, died on Monday, December 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 27, 1936 in Museville, Ohio, son of Kenneth Brooks and H. Muriel Barnes Brooks Gessel. He graduated from Beverly High School in 1954. He was retired from Globe Metallurgical after 41 years of service. Wayne had been a member of the Beverly Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He was married on March 24, 1956 to Nancy J. Stringer Brooks who died on...