All Obituaries

Linda Lou Wilson, 78, of Bridgeport formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on November 15, 1942, in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ellen (Jones) Bernot.   She was a member of the Community Church of Christ, Wheeling Island and an avid Martins Ferry Purple Riders Football fan. Linda is survived by her son, Michael Wilson and many loving cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...

Barbara Ann Hostage, 66 passed away July 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving children at her son’s home in Boston, Massachusetts. Barbara was formally of Martins Ferry, Ohio.   Barbara was born in Wheeling WV, the daughter of the late Peter and Emilia (Thomas) Misko.  Barbara was the Director for the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington DC, and was a member of St. Raphael’s Parish of Potomac, Maryland.  She is survived by her children, Dr....

Katie Jo Jaworski, 28 of Colerain Pike Martins Ferry, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021.  She was born August 24, 1992, in Wheeling, West Virginia.  Katies is the loving daughter of Rick Jaworski of Colerain and the late Rhonda K. (Moore) Jaworski.  Katie is survived by her brother Chad Jaworski of Pleasant Gove and sister Rikki Mahan of Martins Ferry. She was an adoring aunt to her 2 nieces and 1 nephew, Caleigh Jaworski, Meghan, and Matthew Mahan.  According to...

Elizabeth Ann Twardoski, 66, of Barton, passed away on July 17, 2021, in Barnesville Hospital.  She was born on December 28, 1954, in Martins Ferry a daughter of Alice (Gill) Mitchell and the late Howard Mitchell Sr.  She was Methodist by faith and enjoyed gardening, decorating for holidays, angels and bingo. Beth is survived by her mother, Alice Mitchell; 4 children, Christie (Richard) Persinger, April Jewell, Eric Richardson and Veronica Twardoski; siblings, Vickie (Jack) Booth,...

Berwinkle, Edward W. (1938-2021) Edward Walter Berwinkle age 83 of Berlin Township Delaware Ohio. Passed away on Friday July 16, 2021 at the Country Club Nursing Facility of Delaware Ohio. Ed was a loving – caring – son – husband – dad and grandpa. He was born on February 09, 1938 in Martins Ferry, Ohio – Only child – to Ralph and Annabelle (Mills) Berwinkle.   He was a 1956 graduate of Martins Ferry High School and a 1961 graduate of Ohio...

John Adolph Harr Sr., 82, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his farm.  He was born on May 29, 1939, in Adena, a son of the late William and Emma (Kreitzer) Harr Sr.  John was an active member of the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in 2004, was a member of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau and more than anything else loved spending time with his family and friends and working and living on his farm. He is survived by...

John P. Wood, 74 of Dillonvale, passed away Thursday July 15, 2021 at home. He was born September 24, 1946, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late John and Margaret (Phillips) Wood.   He was a self-employed coal truck driver.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son John Charles Wood.   According to John’s wishes there will be no visitation and private  services will be held at the convenience of the family. Wilson Funeral Home 154 Second St....

Elizabeth M. “Lisa” Fekete, 75 of Martins Ferry passed away Thursday July 15, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born March 23, 1946, in Straubling, Bavaria, a daughter of the late Kirt W. and Hilegard (Hochstraser) Simon.  Lisa was a Christian by faith, and a housewife.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Josh Wright, and a daughter Corrine Fekete.   Lisa is survived by her husband Jonathan Fekete, and a son George Wright of...

TOGETHER AGAIN: Carolyn Diane “Connie” Conaway 88 passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Belmont Manor Rehabilitation Center in St. Clairsville.  Connie was formally of Sunset Heights, Bridgeport, Ohio.  She was born on July 9, 1933, in Fairpoint, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harry and Doris (Cordner) Blacker.  Connie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fremont Conaway in 2009 and grandchildren Katie and Jason Hupp. ...

Eugene J. Paoletti, 89 of Liston Avenue, Lansing Ohio passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 16, 1932, in Bellaire, Ohio a son of Dominic and Theresa (DeFelice) Paoletti He was retired from the former Clevite Industries, and Swisher International and the Bridgeport Post office He was preceded in death by his loving wife Virginia (Snider) Paoletti in 2019.  Eugene is survived by two daughters, Theresa (Bob) Teasdale of...