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Donald ‘Dean’ Spencer

1948-2025 It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Donald “Dean” Spencer, 76, on April 5, 2025, at Valley Hospice. Dean was born on Sept. 26, 1948 in Sistersville, Tyler County, West Virginia, the son of the late Edra Crestell Spencer (Cannon) and Imla “Buck” ...

Jason M. Melnick

1973-2025 With heavy hearts, the family of Jason Michael Melnick announces his peaceful passing at the age of 52 on April 4, 2025, at his home in Worthington, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 9, 1973, in Rochester, Pa., Jason was raised in East Liverpool, Ohio, and had called ...

William W. Kozel Jr.

1937-2025 William W. Kozel Jr., 87, of Rotonda West, Florida, formerly of East Liverpool, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at HCA Fawcett Hospital in Pt. Charlotte, Florida, after a brief illness. Born June 8, 1937 in Wheeling, W.Va., he was the son of the late William W. Kozel Sr. and ...

Cecilia Petras

Cecilia Petras, of Dearborn, Michigan (formerly of Southgate), passed away on April 2, 2025, at the Allegria Village Assisted Living. She was 85 years old. She was born in Toronto, Ohio, and was a 1957 graduate of Toronto High School. Cecilia held a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and a Master of Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University. She retired as an elementary school teacher in the Lincoln Park Michigan school system, last working as a reading specialist. She was a member of the American Association of University Women and several other educational organizations. ...

Michael W. ‘Mike’ McVay

1949-2025 NEGLEY, Ohio – Michael W. “Mike” McVay, of Negley, formerly of Wellsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 2, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman following a brief illness. He was 75 years old. Born in East Liverpool, April 29, 1949, he was a son ...

Robert O. ‘Bob’ Cochran

1939-2025 EAST LIVERPOOL – Robert O. “Bob” Cochran, 86, of East Liverpool, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver. Bob was born on Jan. 20, 1939, in East Liverpool, a son of the late Herbert and Alice (Parrish) Cochran. He was a truck driver for ...