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Norma Jean Smith

Norma Jean Smith 1941-2025 Norma Jean Smith, 84, of East Liverpool, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on March 9, 1941, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late William and Molly (Bishoff) Doran. Besides her parents, she was preceded in ...

James P. ‘Jim’ Swoger

James P. ‘Jim’ Swoger 1951-2025 EAST LIVERPOOL — James P. “Jim” Swoger, 73, of East Liverpool, died Tuesday at Heritage Valley Beaver Post Acute Medical. He was born on July 11, 1951, in East Liverpool, a son of the late Carl and Mae (Nicholson) Swoger. Dawson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 3/13/25

Barbara L. Thompson

Barbara L. Thompson 1931-2025 CALCUTTA —Barbara L. Thompson, 94, of Calcutta, died Tuesday evening at the Calcutta Health Care Center. Born in Newell Feb. 1, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Harry Jividen and Goldie Milhoan Jividen Groubert. Dawson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 3/13/25

Clyde Matthew Woolley

1956-2025 Clyde Matthew Woolley, 68, of East Liverpool, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born on Sept. 28, 1956 in East Liverpool, the son of the late Clyde and Georgia Woolley. He is survived by two sons, Matthew and Wayne Woolley, both of East Liverpool; a grandson, Ezekiel Woolley; three brothers, Tim Woolley of East Liverpool and Jeff Woolley of Chester and Steve Smith of East Liverpool. Private services were held by the family. The Nixon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 3/12/25

Gary Anderson

1938-2025 Gary Anderson, 86, of New Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born on Sept. 2, 1938, the son of the late Israel and Irene (Yoho) Anderson. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Judy. He was a member of the Chester Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by three sons, William, Richard and Gary Jr., several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Anderson, and a sister, Brenda Hampson. Gary is also survived by William (Mackenzie) Straight and Richard Shingler, all of Tennessee, and Autumn and Katelyn ...

Bertha Posey

1956-2025 Bertha Posey, 68, of East Liverpool, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born on May 17, 1956, the daughter of the late George and Alice Posey Sr. Bertha volunteered at local Homeless Outreach programs. She is survived by a brother, George Posey Jr., and several nieces and nephews and many friends and loved ones. Private arrangements were handled by the Nixon Funeral Home. 3/12/25