All Obituaries

Virginia F. Zercher, 85, of Bridgeport, OH died June 17, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born May 14, 1933, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Magdaline (Butler) Longwell.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Martins Ferry.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Zercher; brothers, Thomas and Donald Longwell; and children, Robert Nicola and Norma Bonfini.  Virginia is survived by her children, Charles...

Age 93, died Friday evening, June 15, 2018 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 26, 1924 in Bridgeport, Ohio to Edward and Della (Smith) Coss. On October 31, 1943 she married Robert S. Myers in Martins Ferry, Ohio and he preceded her in death on February 18, 1980. Alice enjoyed being a homemaker, watching television and reading. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her...

Amy L. Butler, 37, of Bridgeport, OH, died June 14th, 2018.  She was born March 18, 1981, in Glen Dale, WV, a daughter of William and Darlene (Groves) Butler, Jr.   Amy was a dispatcher for the gas and oil industry and was a Christian by faith.   Amy is survived by her parents, William Butler Jr. of Bridgeport, and Darlene (Groves) Butler of Martins Ferry; son, Micheal Pitts and Micheal’s half-sister, Ashlee Pitts; siblings, William (Jakata) Butler III,...

Patricia A. Smith, 75, of Bridgeport, OH died June 12, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born February 27, 1943, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late John P. and Marie (Toepfer) Zeik Sr.  She was retired from Bob Evan’s restaurant in St. Clairsville and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bridgeport.  In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry E. Smith in 1983; siblings, John Zeik Jr., Carl Zeik, Louise...

Lilly Mae (Winland) Panepucci, 92 of Dillonvale, passed away Monday, June 12, 2018 in Altercare of Adena.  She was born on Sunday, July 26, 1925 in Rayland a daughter of the late Joseph and Leath (Pratt) Winland.  She was Presbyterian by faith. Lilly Mae was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Mario Panepucci Sr; sisters, Wilda Fetty, Mildred Minnozzi and Nina Kurtz and a brother, Joseph Glenn Winland. She is survived by her sons, Mario (Penny)...

Theodore E. Lengyel, 85, of Dillonvale, OH died June 5, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  He was born March 25, 1933, a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Elek) Lengyel.  Theodore was a retired electrician for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant, was a member of St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church in Dillonvale, and the Hungarian-American Club in Martins Ferry.   In addition to his parents, Theodore was preceded in death by his brothers, Elmer,...

Julia DaRe 96, of St. Clairsville formerly of Lansing, passed away Sunday June 3, 2018 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born September 3, 1921 in Barton, where she grew up in East Loretta, a daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Julia (Repchak) Romanyak.   She was a life-long member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Barton. A retired employee of the former LS Good Co. Wheeling. A member of the ACRY, and the Ladies Alter Society of the Church. She was a past...

Alan Charlton 71, of Blaine died Sunday June 3, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1946 in Detroit, MI, a son of the late Harry M. and Margaret (Martin) Charlton.   He was a retired employee of Big Lot’s Warehouse Columbus, a Veteran of the US Navy in Vietnam. He was a Methodist by faith, and a music enthusiast.   In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.   Alan is...

  Roger J. Gazzola 85, of Dillonvale, died Saturday June 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Wheeling Hospital. He was born March 11, 1933 in Piney Fork, a son of the late August and Asunta M. (Dal Pos) Gazzola.   He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburg Steel Co. Mingo Junction Plant, a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church Dillonvale, an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He also was a member of the Dillonvale American Legion McCook Post #529, the...

John Paul Harbourt, 76, of Mt Pleasant, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born in Wheeling, WV on December 20, 1941 the only son of the late John and Margaret (Moore) Harbourt.  He was a member of St Adalbert Catholic Church and retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company after 43 years of service.  John was also a former member of the Mt Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department and the Dillonvale Mt Pleasant Lions Club.  He...