All Obituaries

Mary E. Phillips, 92, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away on June 30, 2022 at her home.  She was born on December 11, 1929 to the late Charles and Edna (Walters) Secrest. She was employed by 5 B’s in Barnesville where she quit working to take care of her late daughter, Cheryl Phillips, after having a heart transplant. She enjoyed her family get togethers, gardening and quilting. She is survived by her daughter, Joan (Tom) Hollida of Senecaville; two grandchildren, Christen Hollida of...

Marvin A. “Andrew” Mellott, 59, of Wheeling, WV, passed away June 29th, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.  He was born September 22, 1962, in Glen Dale, WV, a son of Marvin F. and Mary (Thomas) Mellott.  Marvin worked in the automotive industry.  He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, the Mountaineers, and Golf.  He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Mellott. He is survived by his mother, Mary Mellott of Wheeling; sisters, Tina (John) Pizzola of...

Raymond W. Smith, 87 of Dillonvale formerly of Dayton, Ohio went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville. He was born June 24, 1935, a son of the late W. Raymond and Frances (Watson) Smith. Raymond was a retired Long-haul Truck Driver. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, a 25-year member of the Eintracht Singing Society of Dayton, Centerville Civic Band, Kettering Civic Band and sang at various churches in the...

James (Jim) Michael Kensicki, 72 of Dillonvale passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born November 25, 1949, in Dillonvale, he was the son of the late Leon and Julia (Liszeski) Kensicki. Jim was a retired Laborer, member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, and a U.S. Army veteran serving his country in the Vietnam conflict. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers; Anthony and Frank Kensicki, sisters; Barbara Palace, Julianna Frank, and...

Chester St. Claire Custer, 67 of Dillonvale passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry. He was born on July 13, 1954, the son of the late Chester and Mary Louise (Shilling) Custer. Chester was retired from the railroads and was a veteran of the US Army serving his country in the Vietnam conflict. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Monica (Atwood) Custer, brothers; Timothy and Mark Custer. Surviving are his children,...

Victoria L. Cline, 53, of Bethesda, Ohio and family of Waynesburg, PA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 19, 2022. She was born Mar. 2,1969, the daughter of Harold White and the late Ildiko (Vita) White. Vicki was an active member of the Fordyce United Methodist Church in Waynesburg, PA.  She loved hummingbirds, butterflies, the Ohio State Buckeyes and spending time with her family.  Vicki was preceded in death by her mother, Ildiko (Vita) White; her paternal...

Donald Norman Finsley, 85 years old passed away peacefully in the early hours on June16, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 12th, 1937, in Short Creek West Virginia. He was the Son of the late Edgar and Mary Hercules Finsley. He held many jobs over the years but his favorite job of all was working in the coal mine.  The men he worked were not only friends, but he considered them as family. He was the hardest worker and took pride in everything he did. In his spare...

Bonnie S. Drake Stewart, 77, of Bethesda passed away on June 16, 2022 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel Drake. Bonnie had several jobs from driving a truck to serving tables at a restaurant.  She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her five fur babies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Stewart; infant son, James VanDyne; niece, Donna Merritt; and nephew, Bradley Drake. She is survived by her sister, Doris Merritt;...

Harold G. Romick of Shadyside, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022, at Martins Ferry Hospital after a brief illness.    Harold was born April 27th, 1931, in Martins Ferry, son of the late William and Pearl (Crooks) Romick. Harold had a large family and was the fifth child of ten. He met the love of his life, Helen, at church, and they married on February 25th, 1951. Shortly after settling into their home in Martins Ferry, Harold enlisted in the US Army and was...

Cheryl Graham, 62 of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born January 14, 1960, the daughter of the late Harry Albert “Chub” and Martha “Marty” (Adams) Graham. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant with the Beacon House of St. Clairsville and worked 12 years prior at the Northwood Health System. Cheryl was Christian by faith and belonged to the Neff’s Rod and Gun Club. In addition to her parents, she was...