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Salvatore Anthony Lasalandra, Jr.
Feb 12, 2013
Age 66, of Wheelersburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born on February 7, 1947 in New York City to Salvatore and Arietta (Clap) LaSalandra and was the youngest of 20 children.. He graduated from High School in Youngstown, OH and attended the University of Michigan where he...
Arnold Adkins
Feb 11, 2013
Arnold L. Adkins, 66, of South Webster died Monday February 11, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. There will be no services. Cremation arrangements being handled by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME IN SOUTH WEBSTER. Condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com.
William Browning
Feb 3, 2013
William Charles Browning, 87, of McDermott died sunday Feb. 3, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1925 in Lawshe a son of the late Alfred and Mae Prather Browning. He is survived by 4 sons, Timothy (Lisa) Browning of Otway, Dan Browning and Belle Hamilton of Lucasville, Mike (Dawn) Browning of North Carolina and Gene...
Carl Fields
Feb 3, 2013
Carl L. Fields, 78, of Wheelersburg died Sunday Feb. 3, 2013 at Best Care Rehab Center. He was born Jan. 31, 1935 in Fielden, KY., a son of the late Benton and Mary Barker Fields. Carl was a member of Wait's Baptist Church, was a 1953 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, was on the Scioto Water Board, a...
Garnet Louise Boyd
Feb 2, 2013
Garnet Louise Blevins Boyd, 57, of Portsmouth died Saturday Feb. 2, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born May 13, 1955 in Ashland, KY., a daughter of the late Forrest and Ruth Williams Blevins. She was a former clerk at Southern Ohio Medical Center and a member of New Beginnings Church of God. Garnet is survived by her...
Arnold Luther
Jan 29, 2013
Arnold Luther, 49 of Portsmouth passed away on Jan.29, 2013 at home. He is survived by his Mother, Mary R. Scott, a son Michael Luther, sisters, Mary F. Luther, Angela Rawlins and Crystal Buckler all of Portsmouth. Brother, Roger Luther and wife Gina of Lucasville; brother-in-laws, Clay Rawlins and Jhonnie Buckler and several relatives, friends, neices and nephews.Services will...
Emily (Law) Gullett
Jan 28, 2013
Emily Sue Law Gullett, (Maw), 78 of New Boston went to be with the Lord and reunited with passed loved ones on Jan. 28, 2013 at SOMC surrounded by family and friends. She was born Jan. 3, 1935 in Oak Hill, the daughter of the late Margaret and William Jones. She was the middle child of 3 siblings. She...
Monty Jay Hughes
Jan 23, 2013
Monty J. Hughes, 52, of Wheelersburg died Wednesday Jan. 23, 2013 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 17, 1960 in Portsmouth, a son of the late Ulmont "Monty" and Helen Artis Hughes. He is survived by a brother, Jeff Hughes of Portsmouth; a sister, JoLinda Lyon of Wadsworth and several cousins, neices and nephews....
Athena Renea Ann Whitt
Jan 18, 2013
Athena Renea Ann Whitt, infant daughter of Shane Whitt and Heather Craycraft of Sciotoville, died Friday Jan. 18, 2013 at birth. She is also survived by grandparents, Herman Hickman of Columbus, Wilma Whitt of New Boston, Trina Angel and step grandfather Scott of South Webster and Tony Craycraft and step-grandmother, Jill Cureton of Wheelersburg; 2 brothers, Aarik and Gaige...
Helen Miller
Jan 17, 2013
Helen Miller, 70, of Rubyville, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born October 6, 1942 in Powellsville, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Elsie Wilson Rideout. She was a member of Rubyville Community Church and former owner and operator of Miller's Upholstery. She is survived by her husband, Max Miller; a daughter,...
Marsha Kay (Keibler) Stewart
Jan 16, 2013
Age 52, of Portsmouth, passed away on January 16, 2013 at her home. She was born in Portsmouth on January 9, 1961 to Maurice and Genevieve (Morman) Keibler. She attended Greenup High School and was married in South Shore to Roger Stewart on February 5, 1983. She enjoyed children and was a daycare provider for many years. Most of...
Betty Ann Hughes
Jan 16, 2013
Betty Ann Hughes, 78, of New Boston went to be with the Lord on Jan. 16, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born March 20, 1934 in New Boston, a daughter of the late Adolph and Lydia Bartlett Kemp. She is survived by 2 sons, James (Linda) Hughes and Bradley Hughes all of Wheelersburg; 2 daughters, Paula Rase...
John F. Lytten
Jan 12, 2013
John F. Lytten, 73, of New Boston died Saturday Jan. 12, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born July 12, 1939 in New Boston, a son of Lillian Logan Lytten of New Boston and the late Walter C. Lytten. John started his work career in the ship yards in Baltimore, MD., was a former New Boston Police...
Edward Eugene Parker
Jan 7, 2013
Edward E. Parker, 84, of Portsmouth died Jan. 7, 2013 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1928 in Carter, KY., a son of the late Vincent and Goldie Kiser Parker. He is survived by 2 daughters, Kay Villa and Kathy Tommasini; 2 sisters, Alberta Williams and Jewell Kewer; 2 brothers, Andrew Parker and Deward "Clint" Parker; 7...
Jason Timothy Brown
Jan 5, 2013
Jason Timothy Brown, 35, of Dayton formerly of Portsmouth died Saturday Jan. 5, 2013. He was born Dec. 24, 1977 in Portsmouth. He is survived by his mother, Mary "Liz" Brown Maddy of Hillsboro; his biological mother, Debbie Holsinger of West Portsmouth; his biological father, Roy Holsinger of Minford; 3 sisters, April Bishop of Dayton, Rachel Parcell and Rebecca...
Keith Nickells
Jan 4, 2013
Keith B. Nickells, 55, of Sciotoville died Saturday, Jan.4, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born August 9, 1957 in Scioto County, a son of the late Frank and Doris Burton Nickells. He retired from the United States Navy after 30 years of service as a Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Destructive Tester. Upon retirement he enjoyed spending all...
Charles W Hickman
Jan 4, 2013
Anna M. Earls, 95, of New Boston died Tuesday Jan. 1, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Feb. 21, 1917 in Elliot Co., KY., a daughter of the late William and Ruth Caudill Barnett. She was a member of Ohio Ave. Christian Church for over 60 years and was a former Williams Shoe Factory employee. Anna is...
Ruby Kathryn (Carter) Karasek
Jan 2, 2013
Age 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Community Hospice, Ashland, KY.
She was born to the late Robert Elisha and Lillian (Moore) Carter on September 20, 1923 in Lewisburg, Logan County, KY. She graduated in 1942 from Northridge High School in Northridge, OH. Ruby worked several years as a nurse in Sagamore Hills, Summit...
Anna M. Earls
Jan 1, 2013
Anna M. Earls, 95, of New Boston died Tuesday Jan. 1, 2013 at SOMC Hospice Center. She was born Feb. 21, 1917 in Elliot Co., KY., a daughter of the late William and Ruth Caudill Barnett. She was a member of Ohio Ave. Christian Church for over 60 years and was a former Williams Shoe Factory employee. Anna is...
Eugene Wilhelm Gillespie
Dec 18, 2012
Eugene "Gene" Wilhelm Gillespie died peacefully at his home December 18, 2012 after a 13 year battle with cancer. Born December 23, 1942 in Lorsch, Hessen Germany, he was the son of Oskar and Anna Hafele. Gene moved to the United States at the age of 13, and was adopted by his stepfather, Nathan Gillespie. After graduating from Killeen...

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