All Obituaries

Evelyn Wise 97, of Wadsworth, Ohio formerly of Graysville, Ohio passed away Monday December 5, 2022.  Mary Evelyn Pecek Wise was born August 26, 1925 at Barberton, Ohio a daughter of the late John Pecek and Agnes Centa Pecek.  Evelyn was the youngest of eight children, John, Agnes, Julia, Bill, Lucille, Ann and Dorothy, all of whom predeceased her. Evelyn worked in the fabric department at the Ben Franklin.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and living some of her retirement...

Richard J. Hopton 89, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home Monday November 14, 2022.  He was born in Woodsfield May 1, 1933 a son of the late John E. and Maud E. Hopton. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Richard loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed his tractors and working around the family farm. Richard loved telling jokes, and spending time with his friends and neighbors.   He served as an Elder at the Woodsfield Christian...

Julius Larry Pruitt, age 75, of Woodsfield passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Stellar Care Center Woodsfield, Ohio. He was born in Stephens County, Georgia on March 24, 1947 a son of the late Odell and Laura Mize Pruitt. Julius was a truck driver and owned Pruitt Auto Spa auto body shop. He had a long history of building and creating classic automobiles. He was a Christian by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Regina Stowe. He is survived by...

  Carolyn "Gus" Livorno, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 after a brief illness. Carol was born in Canton, Ohio June 25, 1942 and was raised primarily in Woodsfield, Ohio. She grew up playing softball and was an avid sports fan her entire life.  Carol married Joseph Livorno and had two daughters, Jill Hayslett (Nelson) and Jennifer Strachan (David). Carol loved to tell the story of how she met Joe. Her mother and her roommates’ mothers visited the...

Sharon Ann Ritchie 78, of New Matamoras, Ohio passed away Thursday October 13, 2022 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center Parkersburg, West Virginia.  She was born in Brownsville, Ohio December 22, 1943 a daughter of the late Raymond & Anna Bonam Hensel. She was a member of the Newport Church of Christ, and had worked at Riesbeck’s in the Deli and the New Frontier Restaurant.  She was also a loving caregiver to her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

MONROE COUNTY LEGEND RECEIVES HIS WINGS Retired State Trooper Gary Lee Hudson Sr. went to meet his Savior on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Born November 5, 1948 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Reverend Ralph Dean Hudson and Betty Elizabeth Hudson (McKay) of West Bellaire, Ohio. Preceded in death by niece Sarah Elizabeth Hudson and nephew Jason Robson. Survived by his wife Nancy June Hudson (Kramer) of Woodsfield, Ohio, son Gary Lee Hudson Jr., son Jamie Hudson, daughter Stacey (Greg) Wells,...

John Keith Harmon 83, of Graysville, Ohio left this world on Wednesday October 5, 2022 from his home, to spend eternity with his Savior. He was born on December 8, 1938 in Graysville to James Glenn and Murl (Williams) Harmon. He was a graduate of Graysville High School.  He followed his father’s footsteps, and worked many years in the oil and gas industry.  He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.  He is survived by his loving wife Norma (Cline) Harmon of 64...

  Roger Gale Haney, 69 of Lewisville, Ohio passed away Thursday September 29, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital Marietta, Ohio.  He was born in Rinard Mills, Ohio, November 22, 1952 a son of the late of Ralph and Betty (Hanlon) Haney. Roger retired from the US Postal Service and carried mail in Barnesville, Ohio for 25 years, was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam-era, and was a longtime volunteer of the Lewisville Fire Department.  He loved collecting coins, enjoyed farming...

  Boyd Lee Vaness, 78 of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Tuesday September 13, 2022 at Peterson Hospital Wheeling, West Virginia.  He was born November 22, 1943 in Monroe County Ohio a son of the late George and Arminda Mae Vaness.  Boyd was a 1964 graduate of River High School.  He was a member of the Church of Christ, a US Army veteran and a retiree of Ormet Corp.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to auctions and flea markets. In addition to...

William Franklin Ailiff, 90 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Sunday September 11, 2022 at Stellar Care Center Woodsfield, Ohio.  He was born September 20, 1931 in Kenova, West Virginia the son of the late Clarence Ailiff and Nezbeth Altice Ailiff. He was owner and founder of the Ailiff Company in Garrettsville, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Maralyn Elaine Ailiff, his brother Sargent Major Donald W. Ailiff, sister Nancy Pritchard...