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Gretchen Sue Miller

1955-2025 NEW WATERFORD — Gretchen Sue Miller, 69, passed away Aug. 3, 2025, at her home with family by her side, following a lengthy illness. Gretchen was born Sept. 21, 1955, in Aliquippa, Pa., daughter of the late William and Jacquline (Haddox) Gray. She worked as a nurse’s aide for a number of years at American Health prior to her retirement. She enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Gretchen is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ron Miller Sr.; two sons, Ron (Ethel) Miller Jr. of Negley and Mike (Tracy) Miller of Washington, ...

Howard E. Sutherin

1929-2025 EAST PALESTINE — Howard E. Sutherin, 96, died Monday. He was born May 11, 1929, in East Palestine, son of the late Lloyd and Mabel (Huston) Sutherin. Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements. 8/5/25

Shelly L. Peffer

1966-2025 CARLINVILLE— Shelly L. Peffer, 58, of Carlinville, formerly of East Palestine, OHIO, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025. Shelly was born Oct. 24, 1966, in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of William Titus and Janice Kaye Witman Peffer. Shelly received her undergraduate degree from Kent State University, her Masters and PhD in Public Administration from Cleveland State and her Juris Doctorate from Cleveland State University College of Law. Shelly was a Professor at Blackburn College teaching Leadership, Law, and Public Services. She had also taught at Long Island University in ...

Barbara Joan Marra

1938-2025 SALEM – Barbara Joan Marra, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and artist, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on July 2, 1938, to H. Samuel Thomas and Violet May Thomas, Barbara grew up with a deep love of learning and a desire to ...

Eda ‘Edie’ Soldo Ragghanti

1937-2025 On a warm, windy summer evening (7/29/2025), Eda “Edie” Soldo Ragghanti passed away. Her very short illness was preceded by a long, happy, energetic, 88 years of life. A celebration of this life and then a Roman Catholic Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s (1125 Turin Ave.) ...

Margaret Barton Williams

1928-2025 Margaret Barton Williams, 96, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1928 in Youngstown. Margaret spent her childhood in Campbell raised by her grandparents. She later became the adopted daughter of the late Brice and Katherine (Lisko) Barton of ...