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Ruth E. Hood

1931-2026 WELLSVILLE — Ruth E. Hood, 94, of Wellsville, died Wednesday at Calcutta Health Care Center. She was born Nov. 12, 1931, in East Liverpool, the daughter of the late John and Gladys (Woolley) Morris. Roberts Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 7/10/26

Ralph W. Stroede

1943-2026 WELLSVILLE – Ralph W. Stroede, 82, of Wellsville, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. He was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on Aug. 7, 1943, a son of the late Wayne and Mary Louise (Hempstead) Stroede. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Dawson Funeral Home. 7/7/26

Richard Edward ‘Rich’ Bereschik

1952-2026 WELLSVILLE — Richard Edward “Rich” Bereschik, 73, of Wellsville, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 12, 1952, in Carrick, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George and Lois (Lanzine) Bereschik. ...

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 ...