All Obituaries

Patricia L. Wrobel 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday October 15, 2019 at Altercare of Adena. She was born October 6, 1950 in Martins Ferry a daughter the late Dominic and Rose Marie (Zackey) Piazza.   She was a retired employee of Ogden News, Wheeling and Catholic by Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Mark Piazza. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Vic Wrobel, a daughter Sheri Wrobel and her fiancée John McCave of...

Norma Maria (Butera) Moskonas, 88, of Wheeling, formerly of Yorkville, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2019 in her home.  She was born in Yorkville on March 11, 1931 a daughter of the late Joseph and Dina (Giacomelli) Butera.  Norma loved life and her family.  She was a devoted daughter, wife and mother who lived life to its fullest.  She was also a devout Catholic and an honorary volunteer at Wheeling Hospital for more than 15 years.  Normal was an avid...

Mildred J. Trouten, 100, of Bridgeport, died Saturday October 12, 2019 at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center Bridgeport. She was born June 24, 1919 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Mildred D. (Crider) Githens.   She was a Methodist by faith and a homemaker.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Lawrence “Buck” Trouten, a daughter Norma Jean Gibson, and two sisters Roberta Peterson and Darlene Githens.   Mildred is...

Diana Lynn Scarfo, 64, of Brilliant, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Trinity Hospital.  She was born on April 28, 1955 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James and Gladys (Ward) Walker.  Diana was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mingo Junction. She is survived by her husband, Randy Scarfo; a son, Dallas Scarfo; a daughter, Nicole Scarfo; 1 sister and 3 brothers. In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by 2 sisters and a brother. Friends...

Thomas P. “Briggle” Lesnick, 76, of Bridgeport, OH passed away October 6, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born April 23, 1943, in Bridgeport, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Viola (Trybuski) Lesnick.   Thomas was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, was a member of the Foresters Club in Bridgeport, and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Joey, sister, Ruth Biscan, stepdaughter,...

TOGETHER AGAIN  Wensyel, Catherine R. (Bluthardt) of Wheeling, WV passed away on October 6, 2019 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.  Catherine was born June 13, 1924, the third daughter of the late William and Gladys (Tanks) Bluthardt of Bridgeport, OH.  She was a loving wife to Charles Joseph Wensyel for 56 years and mother to their four children: Bill (Pat) Wensyel of McMurray, PA; John (Mary Kay) Wensyel of Wheeling, WV; Cathy (Ken) Brown of Bellville, OH and Mike (Debbie)...

William R. (Bill) Hanson, 79, of Martins Ferry, died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by friends and family.  Bill was born in Martins Ferry on October 23, 1939 to the late James and Mildred Swearengen  Hanson.  He was retired from Wheeling Steel Mill in Yorkville, OH and was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kirkwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Chad in 2004 and a sister, Mary Ellen Ceasar in...

Gerald "Jerry" Coyne, 81, passed away on Friday September 27, 2019. Born on May 3, 1938 in Wheeling WV to the late Thomas Regis Coyne and Martha L. Coyne. He leaves behind his loving companion of twenty plus years, Justina Gabbert, Brothers: Msgr. George Coyne, Richard Coyne (Janet), Timothy Coyne (Nancy) and sister Agnes “Renee” (Coyne) Wilkins. Jerry was passionate about the Dairy Queen brand from an early age. In high school, be started working on the clean-up crew...

Edward L. Burke 62 of Wheeling formerly of Mt. Pleasant died Tuesday September 24, 2019 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born January 19, 1957 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Louis “Cutty Pipe” and Mary Lou (Bethel) Burke.   He was a Methodist by faith.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Charles Burke.   Ed is survived by his brother Mike (Bethann) Burke of Adena, and a sister Lottie (Kirk) Morelli of...

Norma J. Oxier, 83, of Mingo Junction, OH, died September 21, 2019 at Lancia Villa Royale nursing home.  She was born February 25, 1936, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Sheldon D. and Bertha L. (Takach) Thomas.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Oxier in 2002. Norma is survived by her daughter, Vicki (John) White-Parks of Toronto; brother, Thomas (Norie) Thomas of Mingo Junction; nieces, Tiffany and Thea Thomas, Amanda...