All Obituaries

Doris Jean Beckett 66, of Martins Ferry, passed away Sunday September 20, 2020 at Valley Hospice West Steubenville. She was born March 9, 1954 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late George L and Helen M. (Ennis) Howard.   She was retired cook for Wheeling Downs Racetrack, and a Methodist by faith.   Doris is survived by a sister Sharon Harris and her fiancée Dan Phillips of Martins Ferry, and a brother John T. “Butch” Howard.    According to...

  Gretchen M. Gavarkavich, 41 of Bellaire passed away Thursday September 17, 2020 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown. She was born March 7, 1979 in Wheeling, a Daughter of the late John A. Gavarkavich.' Gretchen is survived by her mother and Stepfather Michael and Becky (Kinnison) DeBlasis of Bellaire, her fiancee' Anthony Craft of Virginia, her brother John E. Gavarkavich of Martins Ferry, her uncles Roy Kinnison of Piedmont, and Ed Gavarkavich of Martins...

Marian Pastre, 90, of Piney Fork, Ohio, passed away September 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born November 19, 1929, to the late Vincent “Jumbo” and Emma (Sebenello) Colaianni.  Marian was preceded in death by her late beloved husband, Joseph A. Pastre, sisters, Eugenia and Betty Eugenia Colaianni, Donna Guilkey, brothers, Gervasio and Vincent Colaianni, son-in-law, Gregory Laudick. She is survived by her...

Helen Conaway, 98, of Bridgeport, OH passed away September 15, 2020 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. She was born March 31, 1922, in Bridgeport, OH, a daughter of the late Louis and Nellie (Walters) Stanchina. Helen was a truck driver for Garvins Dairy during WWII.  She retired as a press operator at Wheeling Stamping.  She married the love of her life in 1942.  They raised four beautiful children.  Helen was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurt and...

Joseph F. Banco Sr., 77, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away September 14, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born May 1, 1943, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Joseph and Lydia (Matusek) Banco. Joseph was the past President of Farm Fresh, Inc, and was the owner and operator of Sonny Boy restaurant in Bridgeport, OH.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Banco. Joseph is survived by...

Ronald Peter Pizzoferrato, 83, of Mingo Junction, passed away in his home on Saturday, September 12, 2020.  He was born on February 22, 1937 in Steubenville a son of the late Joseph and Viola (White) Pizzoferrato.  He was a lifelong member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.  He was a 30-year choir member at St Agnes and also served in many different aspects of parish life.  Ron was a youth sports coach for many years and a member of the Mingo Junction Knights of Columbus. Ron...

  Marion L. Mucha 100, of Bridgeport formerly of Rocky River, Oh, entered eternal life on Saturday September 5, 2020 at Park Health Center St. Clairsville, OH, she was born October 27, 1919 in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (O’Connell) McNamee.     Marion was a devoted wife, AND MOTHER. She was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph P. Mucha...

Thomas R. “Tom” Hough, 73, of Prestonsburg, KY, formerly of Wheeling, WV passed away September 5, 2020 at his home. He was born December 10th, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Wayne and Thelma (Roberts) Hough. Tom was a retired coal miner for Consol Energy and a member of the United Church of God Independent Association.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Hough, sisters, Linda Wallace and Gertrude Milton, and grandson,...

Sylvia McDaniel, 98, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away September 2, 2020 at Forest Hills Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 9, 1922, in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Ben and Amelia (Slater) Dietrich.  Sylvia was a Christian by faith.  She was a “Rosie the Riveter” working at a factory in Cleveland during WWII.  She also worked at the Marx Toy Factory, G.C. Murphy, and was a secretary for the Salvation Army and Big Brothers and Sisters.   She...

Nannette Claire Berletch, 88, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 in the Country Club Rehabilitation Center, Bellaire.  She was born on July 18, 1932 in Moundsville, a daughter of the late, Melba Lynn (McMahon) Tweedlie.  Nannette was a member of the Kirkwood United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Dr. Todd) Chontos of Pickerington; 2 grandchildren, Katelyn (Matt) Smith and Kyle (Brianna) Chontos and a great granddaughter, Elliott...