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Leonard Edwin “Ed” Glidden

Leonard Edwin “Ed” Glidden, 73, of Caldwell, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital in Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Friday, St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1036 Belford St., Caldwell, with Rev. Father Thomas Nelson serving as celebrant. Burial, Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Caldwell with military graveside honors. Chandler Funeral Home, Caldwell has been entrusted to care for the family.

Alexas Nichole Wilson

Alexas Nichole Wilson, 4 months, of Vincent, passed away July 2, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services, 1 p.m. Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Burial, Evergreen North Cemetery, Parkersburg. Visitation, noon - 1 p.m. Friday.

Funerals

Karen Reneta Bloomingdale - Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Funeral, 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial, East Lawn Memorial Park, Marietta. Barbara Lenore Lowe - Funeral, 1 p.m., Saturday, Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Burial, Rockland Cemetery, Belpre. Visitation, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday.

Teresa Battle

Teresa Battle, 63, of Parkersburg, passed away July 2, 2025, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Karen Reneta Bloomingdale

Karen Reneta Bloomingdale, a beloved resident of Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7th, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on March 6th, 1940, in Marietta, Ohio, Karen lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community. Karen was a proud graduate of ...

Holly Ann Thrasher Hopp

Holly Ann Thrasher Hopp, aged 71, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Vincent, OH. Born on March 30, 1954, Holly devoted her life to her family and her passions. She leaves behind a loving family: her husband of 53 years, Dave Hopp; son, David Hopp Jr. and his wife Heather of Marietta; brother, Brad Thrasher and his wife Cindy; sister-in-law, Linda and her husband Bill Guth; and her special Aunt Marian Thrasher. She also leaves behind several nephews, nieces, and cousins. Holly was preceded in death by her parents, Hollie and Ruth Thrasher; sister, Helen Thrasher-Heiss; and her ...