All Obituaries

Allie C. Ewart 55, of Wheeling passed away Monday June 5, 2023, at her home. She was born July 3, 1967, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Herman Clemons Sr. and Karre (Barr) Clemons.   She was a former employee of Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration, an avid Steeler Fan. Allie loved her family and especially her grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Nick Clemons. Allie is survived by her Husband John Malatinski Jr. children Elsye...

Calliope K. “Poppy” Marangos, 92, of Wheeling, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Good Shepherd Nursing Home.  She was born on January 2, 1931, in Pireus, Greece a daughter of the late Konstantinos and Harikleia (Hatziantoniou) Roditis.  She was a member of St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church in Wheeling and the Martins Ferry Greek Orthodox Church of the Life-Giving Fountain.   Poppy loved cooking and baking especially Greek recipes. She is survived...

Elaine Irene Miller, 74, of Martins Ferry, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on September 18, 1948, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of  the late Lawrence Fulton and Irene (Semple) Marsh.  She retired from East Ohio Regional Hospital after many years of service; enjoyed playing Pennies with her Golden Girls; and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Elaine is survived by her children, Aaron (Janet) Howard-Miller; Eric (Wendy)...

Julie Ann Harris, 67, of Martins Ferry, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, in the Country Club Rehabilitation Center, Bellaire.  She was born in Martins Ferry on August 1, 1955, a daughter of Mary (Clouse) Harris and the late James Harris.  Julie enjoyed scrap booking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her mother; son, Matthew (Jackie) Harris; two brothers, James (Kim) Harris and Wayne Harris; and a grandson, Lucas Harris; and many nieces and nephews. Julie...

Richard Charles Hagan, Sr., 74, of Beallsville, Ohio passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at his home. He was born August, 4, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland, one of five children of the late Steven and Hilda Hagan.  Richard was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and a retired lab analyst at the former Ormet Rolling Mill at Hannibal, Ohio with 29 years of service. He was a member of the Beallsville First Christian Church.  Richard was happiest when he was at home surrounded by his...

Thomas Thomas, Jr. 51 of New Athens, Ohio passed away suddenly Saturday, May 27, 2023, at UPMC in Pittsburgh.  He was born August 14, 1971, the son of the late Thomas Thomas, Sr., and late Helen (Covington) Sempkowski.  Tom was the head mechanic for Economy Auto Sales in Martins Ferry.  He loved riding his motorcycle and the feel of the wind on the open highway and building things with his hand.  He loved all animals especially his turkey and chickens.  He was a man...

Katie Ann Decker of Beallsville, Ohio blessed her family with 58 years of love and friendship here on earth. She passed away suddenly at her home Saturday, May 27th, 2023.  She was born October 27th, 1964 in Bellaire Hospital,  a  daughter of Lavella Hartley Decker and the late Harold Decker. Katie was an exceptional person.  She was always nurturing and teaching her children and grandchildren the ways of nature, right down to taking them on hikes and fishing with...

Barbara Ann McCardle, 58, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away on May 25, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on March 4, 1965, to Martha (Garbark) Schrimp and the late William Schrimp. Barbara was a member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Warwood and loved reading her bible daily.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son Thomas McCardle Jr. Left to...

Ian Thomas Burwell 43, of Wheeling passed away Thursday May 25, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born February 7, 1980, in Wheeling, a son of Mark Burwell of Tiltonsville and Sandra Morehead of Martins Ferry. Ian was a former employee of Wheeling Racetrack and Casino, and an avid baseball fan. In addition to his father and mother he survived by his stepmother Tammy Burwell, two brothers William Colin Burwell of Martins Ferry, and Chad Deters of Rayland. According to Ian’s wishes...

Dema C. “DeDe” Schambach 73 of Bridgeport passed away Monday May 22, 2023, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 6, 1949, in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Clyde and Gladys (Baker) Schambach. She was a retired Lab Analyst for Swisher International of Wheeling for 34 years, a member of the Riverview Baptist Church, the St. Clairsville Eagles, and a Graduate of Bellaire High School Class of 1968. DeDe also was a Cleveland Browns Fan, and was an...