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Don Croskey

1951-2025 Don Croskey, born Aug. 26, 1951, in East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, in Wellsville, Ohio, at the age of 73. Don dedicated his professional life as a skilled union bricklayer, whose hard work and craftsmanship left a lasting mark on the community. ...

Marguerite A. ‘Marge’ Amato

1933-2025 WELLSVILLE — Marguerite A. “Marge” Amato, 92, of Wellsville, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Crossroads at Beaver Creek. She was born March 5, 1933, in Wellsville, the daughter of the late Giovanni “John” and Rosalia (DeFilippo) Amato. In addition to her parents, Marge was preceded in death by three sisters: Rose Sullivan, Nora Amato, and Mary Smith; and two brothers: Vincent “Jim” Amato and John P. Amato. Marge graduated from Wellsville High School in 1951. She was employed for 40 years as an office supervisor for Western and Southern Insurance Agency ...

Robert (Bob) Smith

1938-2025 Robert (Bob) Smith, a cherished member of the East Liverpool community, was called to his eternal rest suddenly at his house on July 2, 2025 after he enjoyed a full day of working on his yard and in his garden. He was born on May 1, 1938, in the family home just a few hundred feet ...

Maxine K. Brookes

1928-2025 Maxine K. Brookes, 97, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 6, 2025. Maxine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on April 1, 1928, in East Liverpool to the late Raymond and Gertrude (Dailey) Bowersock. A proud lifelong resident of ...

JoAnn Fickes

1934-2025 JoAnn Fickes, born on July 10, 1934, in Wellsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at the age of 90 at Calcutta Health Care. She was the youngest of nine children born to the late Charles and Lena (Haught) McWilliams. JoAnn was a 1952 graduate of Wellsville High ...

Martin E. Liebschner, Sr.

1941-2025 EAST LIVERPOOL — Martin E. Liebschner, Sr., 83, of East Liverpool, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Orchards of East Liverpool. Martin was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on November 18, 1941, a son of the late Emil R. and Mildred (Stevenson) Liebschner. ...