All Obituaries

Robert “Bobby” Leroy Doyle, 77, of Mingo Junction, went to be with God on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  He was born on December 12, 1942 in Steubenville.  He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company, Mingo plant, he served his country in the US Army 8th division, also a member of the American Legion, Polish Athletic Club and was Methodist by faith. He is survived by his companion of 25 years, Charla Phillips; stepchildren, Teddy (BJ) Phillips and Tracy...

Kathy A. “Sweetie” Van Kirk, 64, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away January 20th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 24, 1955, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Vera Mae (Graham) Reeb.  Kathy was a retired staff member of 23 years at Yourkovich and Associates and was a Christian by Faith.  She was an avid bowler and was a member of the USBC.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene...

Marilyn Naomi Volan, 80, of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in Martins Ferry on November 27, 1939 a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Huggins) Carleton.  Marilyn was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Martins Ferry and retired after many years of service, from the Medical Supply Co. of Wheeling where she was a bookkeeper. She is survived by her sister, Virginia (Lawrence) Zurek of Bellaire; several nieces...

Van Albert Coen. 88, of Mt Pleasant, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, in Altercare Adena.  He was born in Adena on March 22, 1931 a son of the late Van and Bessie (Sanders) Coen.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, was Methodist by faith and was a member of the Dillonvale American Legion, McCook post #529. Van is survived by his wife of 68 years, Reta (Post) Coen; children, Delbert (Sharon) Coen, Diana Charlton and Roger (Mary Anne) Coen; 12...

William D. “Willie” Arman, 65, of Belmont, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away December 29th, 2019 at his home, ResCare Group Home in Belmont, OH. He was born May 14, 1954, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Bill and Gertrude (Mosso) Arman.  Willie is survived by his cousins, Suzanne (James) Klatt of Martins Ferry, and Connie VanCamp of McMechen, WV.  Friends will be received Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd....

Audrey Petronek, 85, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away December 25th, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.     She was born September 15, 1934, in Greenville, Maine, a daughter of the late Maurice and Annie (Davis) Ducharme. Audrey was a nurse at Bellaire City Hospital, was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church where she was a former member of the Catholic Daughters of America,  she helped with the Miracle of Life Support Group in St. Clairsville,...

Paul Alfred Smith, 67, of Mingo Junction, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Trinity Hospital.  He was born on February 17, 1952 in Steubenville a son of Barbara J. (Voitko) Smith and the late Alfred E. Smith.  Paul was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church; he served his country in the United States Army and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and OSU fan.  He also enjoyed carving and other arts and crafts. He is Survived by his mother, Barbara Smith; a brother, John...

Frank Zelek, 88, of Emerson, OH, passed away December 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born April 2, 1931, in Dun Glen, OH, a son of the late Stanley and Mary (Gazda) Zelek.  Frank was an independent truck driver and a coal miner.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War era which resulted in a training accident and he was released of his duties as a Tank Commander.  He was a member of the Dillonvale American Legion McCook Post #529 and the...

William Lee Feher, 67, of Harrisville, passed Sunday, December 15, 2019 in his home. Bill was born September 10, 1952 in Martins Ferry a son of the late William and Violet (Popkie) Feher.  He served his country in the United States Army, was a member of the UMW, the NRA and a lifelong member of Pine Valley Sportsman Club.  He was employed by Turf Care, Martins Ferry where he had many close friends. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lou Ann (Gooding) Feher; 2 beautiful...

Stephanie S. Siburt, 63, of St. Clairsville formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away peacefully on Friday December 13, 2019 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown, WV surrounded by her loving family. Steph was born July 31, 1956 in Wheeling, a daughter of Delores (Campbell) Headley of Dawsonville, GA, and the late Fredrick B. Headley.   She was a retired branch manager of PNC Bank in Colerain, and Martins Ferry, attended The Vineyard Church Wheeling, a past member of the Martins Ferry...