Joseph E. Freese Joseph E. Freese, 46, of Gainesville, GA, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died May 14, 2003 at home. He was born May 28, 1957 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Ruth A. Patterson Malatesta and Jack E. Freese. He was employed at McArthur Electric Co. of Gainesville, GA and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Dwayne Freese and a sister Ruthy Freese. Surviving are four sisters Jackie (Don) Tittle, Karen (Larry) Moore, Brenda (Eddie) Russell and Kathy Black, and a brother Richard (Cheryl) Freese. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Sat., June 14, 2003 at 1:30 PM at the First Baptist Church, Third & Locust St., Martins Ferry with Rev. Joseph Sanders officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Hall Co., 845 W. Ridge Rd., Gainesville, OH 31750. Arrangements by Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH.