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Scott Douglas Whitaker

1966-2026 Scott Douglas Whitaker, 60, of Wellsville, passed away on Monday June 22, 2026. He was born on April 30, 1966, the son of the late Barry and Ruth Whitaker. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Whitaker. Scott was a guy that new no strangers, he was very outgoing and a good friend to many. He was a veteran of the Air Force National Guard. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Ohio State fan. He loved life and he was someone you could depend on. He would help anyone that needed something done. His love lives on in the hearts of all those that knew and ...

Charles ‘Chuck’ Timmons

1943-2026 Charles “Chuck” Timmons, 83, of East Liverpool, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. He was born on Feb. 24, 1943, the son of the late Harry and Helen Timmons. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Timmons, and several siblings. He was a veteran ...

James R. Wilkes

1945-2026 James R. Wilkes, 80, of East Liverpool, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on Oct. 13, 1945, in East Liverpool, James was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn Hawk Wilkes. He ...

Karen Sue Smith

Karen Sue Smith, 84, of Merritt Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. Born in Wellsville, Ohio, to Charles and Dorothy Leatherberry, Karen graduated from Wellsville High School and later attended business school in Columbus, Ohio. During her career, she worked as an ...

Helen E. Piatt

On Tuesday, June 25, 2026, Helen E. Piatt joined her Heavenly Father. She leaves behind her children: Mike (Arlene), Karen, Tom (Gale) and Kelly (Doug) to cherish her memories. Helen was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was ...

Betty J. Dotson Dennis

1928-2026 Betty J. Dotson Dennis of Chester died at Crossroads at Beaver Creek in Calcutta on Friday. Born in Paden City, West Virginia, on Nov. 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Thelma Mae Baker Hill. Arner Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. 6/29/26