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Desirae Kare Wooten

1994-2025 Desirae Kare Wooten, cherished daughter, sister, fiancee, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 31, 2025, at the age of 31. Born on May 14, 1994, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Ray Wooten and Candace Watson Thompkins, Desirae spent her life enveloped in the love ...

William A. ‘Bill’ Williams

1947-2025 WELLSVILLE, Ohio — William A. “Bill” Williams, of Wellsville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center. He was 78 years old. Born on Aug. 25, 1947, in Wellsville, he was a son of the late William J. “Monk” Williams and Doris Binegar ...

Elmer Shreve

1947-2025 Elmer Shreve,78, of East Liverpool, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. He was born on Sept. 23, 1947, the son of the late Charles and Betty (Hartley) Shreve. Elmer was a retired truck driver and member of the Columbiana County Coon Hunters Club. Surviving are two sons, Charles (Jennifer) Shreve of Martins Ferry and John G Shreve of Wellsville; a daughter, Teresa Anderson of East Liverpool; 10 grandchildren, Nashel, Krissa, Miriah, Breanna, Shealyn, Jacob, Makayla, Gary Lee, Sidney and Austin and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lavina Crow of East Liverpool and ...

Thomas Candle

1965-2025 Thomas Joseph Candle Jr., 60, of Wellsville, died Sunday. He was born on Aug. 31, 1965. Dawson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 11/4/25

Beth E. Bobalik

1954-2025 Beth E. Bobalik, a remarkable wife, mother, and educator of East Liverpool, passed away peacefully at Calcutta Health Care Center surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on September 24, 1954, in East Liverpool, Beth was the daughter of Wilbur ...

Lucinda Lynn ‘Cindy’ Johnston

1955-2025 WELLSVILLE — Lucinda Lynn “Cindy” Johnston, 70, of Wellsville, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Valley Oaks Care Center. She was born June 11, 1955, in East Liverpool, the daughter of the late Harold Johnston and Nancy Bennett. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her son, Dustin Bachus. Cindy was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Survivors include her husband, Paul Johnston; children: Brandy (Wade) Lee of Leetonia and Paul “PJ” (Lindsay) Johnston of East Palestine; and one brother, Pete Johnston. Also ...