All Obituaries

Ronald G. Kunze, Sr., 85 of Martins Ferry passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Liza’s Place. He was born August 15, 1936, in Martins Ferry the son of the Lawrence and Jeanette (Wagner) Kunze. He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Yorkville Plant after 34 years of service. He was a devout member of the First Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon for many years, besides loving God, and his family, he loved fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Georgia Darlene Parr, 60, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1961, a daughter of Darlene (Pickering) Stevens and the late Charles Stevens. She enjoyed cooking, baking, painting, swimming, and spending time with her family and friends. Georgia is survived by her mother; a son, Tyler (Katelynn) Parr; a daughter, Mercedes (Stanley) Worwa; siblings, Penny Pickering, Brenda (Daniel) Cuic, Pamela (David) Barnhart,...

Valerie Ann (Martin) Duck, 60 of Buena Vista Dr., Dillonvale went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the James Cancer Center in Columbus. She was born February 14, 1961, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, daughter of the late Ronald W. and Marlene J. (Lust) Martin. She was an angel of God who will never be forgotten. Valerie was a RN and worked at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling, WV. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry. Surviving...

Helen Ann Leluika, 95, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Forest Hills Nursing Home.  She was born March 26, 1926, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of Angeline (Marshall) and Joseph Halloy. She was a member of the former Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church in Blaine and a retired employee of Marsh Wheeling Stogies where she was a cigar roller.  Helen could often be found doing word search puzzles and working in the yard. In addition to her parents, she was...

Franklin Sempirek, 89 formerly of Mt. Pleasant Ohio passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Forest Hills Care Center in St. Clairsville. He was born February 3, 1932. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary E. (Kucera) Sempirek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Harriet. Frank was a veteran of the United States Navy, member of the SEIU in Cleveland, managed the Shell Station in Cleveland. He is survived by his dear friends Dave and Terri Dennis,...

Judith Rose Ferrel, 66 of Wheeling, WV passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry. She was born March 13, 1955, in Bannock Ohio the daughter of the late Robert W. and Dolores (Rothacher) Horner. Judith had a zest for life and lived each day to the fullest. The greatest joy and accomplishment in her life was her family. She is survived by life partner Keith Schneider, her children; Robert (Donna) Neunz, Vivian (Bill Burris) Works, Jodi...

Virginia “Ginger” Ann Taylor, 64, of Wheeling, WV, formerly from Cadiz, OH, passed away January 18, 2022 at Wheeling Medical Park.  She was born July 11, 1957 in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late John and Mary Jane Taylor She was a retired LPN from Carriage Inn in Cadiz, OH. Virginia is survived by her son, Anthony John “TJ” DeMarco of Wheeling, WV; her sister, Mary Taylor of Wheeling WV; her brother, Loye Taylor of Moundsville, WV and a grandson...

Rev. Carole Anne (Rainbow) Valentine 77, went to be with her Lord and savior on, Monday, January 17, 2022, at Trinity Hospital-Valley Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 18, 1944, in Niagara Falls, New York. The daughter of the late Eugene M. and Emma (McKenna) Rainbow. Rev. Carole was a retired RN having her master’s degree in nursing. She was the Assistant Pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bridgeport, she was a member of the Martin L. King...

Robert Linn “Buck” Snyder, 77, of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on March 30, 1944, in Newburgh, NY the only child of the late John and Carolyn (Parise) Snyder. Buck was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, and served his country in the United States Marine Corps including a tour in Vietnam. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University and a Master’s Degree from the...

Linda L. Buck, 70, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Barnesville Hospital. She was a resident of Emerald Pointe Care Center, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio. She was born on June 15, 1951, in Martins Ferry, Ohio the daughter of the late John and Betty (Barney)Yost. She was a former employee of the United States Postal System, Martins Ferry branch. Linda was a member of the Tiltonsville United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...