All Obituaries

Joycelyn Jean Sadowski, 86, of Bellaire, passed away, Monday, May 9, 2022, in East Ohio Regional Hospital. She was born on August 2, 1935, in Bellaire a daughter of the late Raymond Somerville and Eleanor (Roscoe) Halstead. Joy retired after 26 years of service as a secretary from Bellaire City Schools, was active for many years with the Forest Hills Community Center; and a former Cub Scout Leader. She also volunteered as a chaperone for the Bellaire High School Thespian Club bus trip to New...

Mary Ruth Ontko, 67 of Wheeling, WV formerly of Martins Ferry passed away, May 2, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born, December 24, 1954, the daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Mae (Reeder) Ontko. She was employed as a Paralegal for Dinsmore & Shohl of Wheeling and was dedicated to her work for the firm. When she was not working, Mary could be found reading history books on her kindle, researching the Royal Family, loving on animals, and sneaking a sweet, on occasion. Mary is...

Bertha (Tanner) Crane, 88 of Cadiz, OH went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2022, surrounded by her family at Wheeling Hospital. She was born December 2, 1933, in Martins Ferry, OH the daughter of the late Hobart and Vaughnita (Kelley) Tanner. Bertha was a retired US Postal Worker and was still actively spreading the word of God as a minister. Bertha’s parents founded the church where she was raised, and she and her husband Paul were called to take over and continue to spread...

Randolph Lee Wolfe, 72, of Barnesville, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Barnesville Hospital. He was born, December 14, 1949, in Bellaire the son of the late Charles J. and JoAnn (Reister) Wolfe. He was retired from the United States Air Force, Electrician with the Coal Mine, and a State Employee of Ohio. Randolph was very active, being a member of the Assumption of St. Mary Catholic Church in Barnesville, Knights of Columbus, Council #5250, D.A.V. of Belmont County, Chapter #121,...

Jean Piergallini Steible, 78 of Adena passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Forest Hills Rehabilitation Center in St. Clairsville, OH. She was born September 27, 1943, in Fairborn, OH the daughter of the late Henry and Juanita (Brammer) Piergallini. Jean was a retired Medical Transcriptionist at the Bellaire Clinic. She was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church, Harrisville, OH. Jean was active in her church as an Elder and former Clerk of Session. She was a member of the Order of the...

  Josephine Miller of Lansing passed away Saturday April 30, 2022, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born January 11, 1933, in Blaine, a daughter of the late Frank and Jennie (Trykowski) Bodnar.   She was retired from the former Imperial Cleveite in Lansing and the Barton Post office. She was also an avid bingo player.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Elmer Miller in 1992, a grandson Kyle Miller, and her siblings Ben and Frank Bodnar,...

  Mary Lou Sansone 86, of Lansing passed away Saturday April 30, 2022, at her home. She was born November 29, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry Nickerson Sr. and Mabel Pim.   She was a retired employee of American Sanitation Supply Co. in Wheeling, and a Presbyterian by faith.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph W. Sansone in 2019, and her siblings Harry Nickerson Jr, Pat Hora, Katie Pim, and Eileen...

Lillian Ann (Stubock) Sommers 90, of Colerain passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, April 28, 2022, at EORH. She was born July 25, 1931, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Albert Joseph and Bertha Marie (Geimer) Stubock. In addition to her parents Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Paul E. Sommers in 2001, daughter in law Christy Sommers, sisters; Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Sullivan, Margaret A. Gosney, Ruth C. Dudzik, Dorothy E. Samol and infant sister...

Ronald Eugene Hickenbottom, 75, of Holloway, Ohio was born Nov 8, 1946 in Wheeling, WV and died Apr 27, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was proceeded in death by his parents, the late George & Charlotte Hickenbottom, by his wife of 49 years, Melody Lynn Hickenbottom. Also two brothers, Herman and Richard Hickenbottom. He is survived by his daughters; Heather (Gilbert) Peters and Jennifer (Shane) Cochran. Grandchildren; Courtney Cochran (Dyllan Jones), Tyler...

Joseph Savor “Skeets” Fillippi, 67 of Dillonvale passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at EORH. He was born September 16, 1954, in Martins Ferry, he was the son of the late Norman “Boss” and Irene (Slivenski) Fillippi. Joe worked in the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company for 36 years, he was the proud owner of the Roosevelt Inn in Piney Fork. He retired from United States Postal System. He was a member of the St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Dillonvale, Pine Valley...