Russell Martin Earliwine Jr., 53, of Bethesda, Ohio, died October 30, 2025, in Liza's Place, Wheeling, West Virginia.

He was born on August 25, 1972, a son of Carol Joan Hatcher Earliwine and the late Russell M. Earliwine Sr.

Russ was the IT Manager of Denny's Restaurant for over 30 years. He was a member of the Warnock Community Presbyterian Church. Russ enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his loving aunt Elizabeth June Davidson Cochran and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Russ is survived by his loving mother, C. Joan Earliwine; an aunt, Bettie Adcock; and many cousins.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio, on Saturday from 12 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. The burial will follow in Concord Cemetery, Centerville, Ohio.

Memorial donations may be made to the Concord Presbyterian Church for the Cemetery c/o: Dwayne Moore, 47495 Centerville-Jacobsburg Rd., Jacobsburg, OH 43933.