Obituaries
David Bruce Hartley
Sep 3, 2026
David Bruce Hartley, 58, of Martins Ferry passed away at Wheeling Hospital on September 3, 2026. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on May 24, 1968, a son of the late David B. Hartley and Linda Coen.
David was a Corrections Officer at Belmont County Correctional Institute. He was a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at the First Christian Church...
William "Bill" Dwayne Hamlin
Sep 1, 2026
William Dwayne Hamlin, 77, of St. Clairsville, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in Wheeling Hospital. He was born on May 12, 1949, in Grindstone, PA a son of the late Harold and Mildred Hamlin. Bill served his country in the US Army during Viet Nam, was a member of the St. Clairsville American Legion Post 159, the St. Clairsville...
Sue Ann Callow
Aug 30, 2026
Sue Ann Callow, age 89, formerly of Jerusalem Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2026 at Inniswood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Columbus, Ohio. Sue was born on July 11, 1937, in Jerusalem, Ohio, the third of 8 children of the late Harold Friday and Ruby Pearl (Bennett) Friday. Growing up in a large, bustling household instilled in her...
George Bell
Aug 30, 2026
George Bell, 86, of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born on October 31, 1939, the son of the late Edward and Mary Jane (Williams) Bell.
George was a veteran of the United States Army and was known for the many jobs that he worked throughout his life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Julia Rose (Smithoffer) Peklicz
Aug 29, 2026
Together Again
Julia Rose (Smithoffer) Peklicz, 97, of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 4, 1929, in Pleasant Grove, OH the daughter of the late Alex and Julia Ann (Molnar) Smithoffer.
Julia was a former employee of the Times Leader and Wheeling Intelligencer as a Teletype setter operator and retired from East...
Rebecca Jo Hazelton
Aug 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rebecca Jo Hazelton
Wintersville, Ohio — Rebecca Jo (Boyd) Hazelton, age 55, passed away at home at 5:30 am, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of deep love, devotion, and cherished memories.
Born on March 4, 1971, Rebecca was the beloved daughter of Carl J. “Buck” and Frances Louise (Burkhead) Boyd. A devoted and faithful...
Patricia "Trish" Estella (Minder) Eddy
Aug 25, 2026
Patricia Estella (Minder) Eddy, 73, of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital. She was born on September 3, 1952, the daughter of the late Eugene S. and Minnia Estella (Kelley) Minder.
Patricia retired from Softite Credit Union. A Christian by faith, she attended the First Baptist Church in Martins Ferry. She was a proud graduate...
Kathy J. Padgelek
Aug 23, 2026
Kathy Padgelek of Martins Ferry passed away on Sunday, August 23rd after a very long, hard fought battle with many health issues. She was 78 years old.
Kathy was a devoted and loving wife, mother, Grammy, Great Grammy and friend.
She was born and raised in Martins Ferry, graduated from Martins Ferry High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Stoney. Kathy...
Roy Allen Bennett
Aug 23, 2026
Roy Allen Bennett 68, of Martins Ferry passed away Sunday August 23, 2026, at Forest Hills Health Center St. Clairsville. He was born January 24, 1958, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Charles C. Sr. and Jean Ann (Heslop) Bennett.
He was a employee of the former Bennett Flooring Co. and a retired employee of Cabela’s in the Highlands....
William Oscar Packer
Aug 22, 2026
William O. “Bill” Packer of Harrisville died on Saturday, August 22 after battling a recent illness. Bill was born on May 11, 1945 to William A. and Lucie Packer. He was a lifelong resident of the family farm, where he still resided, and operated Packers Orchard.
Bill is survived by the love of his life, Martha Lou Rinkes. They were high...
Terence "Terry" Dean Blon
Aug 20, 2026
Terence “Terry” Dean Blon, 66, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, in his home with his loving wife, at his side. He was born on August 20, 1960, in New York, NY, as a son of Terance Blon and the late Dorothy (Pugh) Blon. Terry retired from IWS after many years of service, was a musician and an...
Lucille Ann Zani
Aug 17, 2026
Lucille Ann (Pramik) Zani, 80, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, in her home. She was born on October 14, 1945, in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Sylvester J. and Anna C. (Jakubic) Pramik. Lucille was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and loved cooking for, spending time and vacation with her family.
She is survived...
Corey Allen Shetler
Aug 16, 2026
Corey Allen Shetler, 29, of Dillonvale, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Wheeling Hospital .He was born July 25, 1997 in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of Charles Shetler and Angela (Shoulders) Allan.
Corey was employed by UPS for over 6 years. Outside of work he was known as the ‘life of the party’, loved Harley’s and was a member...
John Edward Totterdale II
Aug 16, 2026
John Edward Totterdale II, 76, of Bridgeport, Ohio, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly on August 16, 2026. Born on December 22, 1949, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, John was the son of the late John and Emily (Kemo) Totterdale.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Matthew Totterdale.
John is...
Virginia M. Edwards
Aug 16, 2026
Virginia M. Edwards, 94, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026. She was born in Somerton, Ohio on March 15, 1932, a daughter of the late Wilber and Mary (Warfield) Cutshaver.
Virginia retired from the Dayron Company. She loved listening to music, especially outdoor concerts. She enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, and other games with family and friends. She...
Mary Jo (Longar) Baker
Aug 16, 2026
Mary Jo (Longar) Baker, 80, of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 16, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 16, 1946, in Wheeling, WV the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Agnes (Strauss) Longar.
Mary Jo was a devoted housewife and wife of Monty Baker, Sr. She had a...
Ronald Joseph Pizzoferrato
Aug 15, 2026
Ronald J. Pizzoferrato, 62, of Mingo Junction, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. He was born on December 13, 1963, in Phoenix, AZ a son of the late Ronald P. and JoAnn (Ferraro) Pizzoferrato. Ron was a 1981 graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central where he played football and baseball, he also enjoyed playing Bocce. After a...
Phyllis Elizabeth (Lyons) Pritt
Aug 14, 2026
Phyllis Pritt
February 5, 1939 – August 14, 2026
Phyllis Elizabeth (Lyons) Pritt, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Martins Ferry on Friday, August 14, 2026.
She was proceeded in death by her husband Jesse W. Pritt, her father Sherman Lyons, Sr., her mother Agnes (Beech) Lyons, and her baby daughter Victoria Eve. In addition, she was the last of her...
Shirley A. Kurko
Aug 13, 2026
Shirley A. Kurko 87 of Martins Ferry passed away Thursday August 13, 2026, at Belmont Manor St. Clairsville. She was born November 22, 1938, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Gertrude (Romel) Kurko.
Shirley was the Owner and Operator of the former Glove and Safety Company in Florence; she was a member of St. Mary Catholic...
Patricia Lynn (Marshall) Kitlak
Aug 13, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Kitlak, 89, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away August 13th, 2026, at Valley Hospice North Hospital, Steubenville.
She was born November 20, 1936, in Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Patrick and Lottie Marshall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ray Kitlak in 2016 and their son Joe...
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