All Obituaries

Sharon Sue Blount, 70, of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on January 25, 1951 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late, James F. and Mary L. (McPeak) Welshans.  Sharon was a member of the Martins Ferry United Methodist Church and retired from the United States Postal Service in 2011.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. She is survived by 2 sons, Jesse (Cara) Blount and Robert (Pamela)...

Richard A. DeVaul 66, of Martins Ferry, passed away Sunday April 18, 2021 at OSU Wexner Medical Center Columbus. He was born June 14, 1954 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Glenn E. and Arbutice (Hughes) DeVaul.   He was a retired employee of Mayflower Vehicle System Shadyside, a member and former trustee of the Martins Ferry Elks and the PNA of Martins Ferry, and a part time security officer for the Martins Ferry Yacht Club.   In addition to his parents, he was...

Cynthia M. Jackson, 67, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Park Health Center.  She was born June 10, 1953 in Norfolk, VA, a daughter of the late James and Margaret E. (Irvin) Platt. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Wheeling and a housewife. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leslie A. Jackson. Cindy is survived by her daughters, Latoya (Luther) Jones of Arlington, TX and Heather Jackson of Pittsburgh; siblings, Ron...

Julia A. Briggs 74 of Dillonvale passed away Saturday April 17, 2021 at Trinity West Hospital Steubenville. She was born December 28, 1946 in Adena, a daughter of the late Raymond J. and Lori (Ollie) McIntire   She was a member of Smithfield Friends Church, and a former housekeeper for Night’s Inn St. Clairsville.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband Clarence J. “Pete” Wilson Sr. and her 2nd Husband Robert “Bob”...

  Dorothy Despina Leos 87 of Bridgeport passed away Friday April 16, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born October 29, 1933 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late John and Georgia (Begis) Teteris, who immigrated here from Greece.   She was a member of Life-Giving Foundation Greek Church, and a retired School Teacher at Indian Creek School System.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband James Leos Jr, and her brother Dr. Nicholas...

  Lee M. Rush III 70 of Bridgeport passed away suddenly at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born November 19, 1950 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Lee M. Rush Sr. and Helen Mae (Catilatt) Rush.   He was the retired Owner and Operator of Lee’s Car Cleaning in Bridgeport, a Catholic by faith, a member of the Bridgeport Fire & Emergency Co, and the Bridgeport Eagles.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Dianne...

Gary Wayne Borck, 65, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Ruby Memorial Medical Center, Morgantown.   He was born on January 14, 1956 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Charles and Martha Borck.  Gary served his country in the United States Marine Corp, was a member of the Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club, enjoyed motorcycles, playing music, and boating and fishing at the lake. He is survived by a daughter, Amanda Borck and a grandson, Oliver Sloan. Gary was...

William Keith Myers, 80, of Martins Ferry, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on May 7, 1940 in Martins Ferry a son of the late William and Lucille (Courey) Myers.  Bill served his country in the US Army Reserve, 493rd Engineering Battalion, was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in 1998, enjoyed boating, water skiing, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed spending...

Elizabeth A. “Lis” Miller 72, of Colerain passed away Sunday April 11, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus. She was born March 1, 1949 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Charles S. and Kathleen M. (Simmons) Riell.   Lis was the co-owner of Quality Motor Co. Martins Ferry, and a member of the Martins Ferry Rotary Club.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Charles Riell.   Lis is survived by her loving husband H. Jay...

Amanda Webb, 84, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Barton, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Cumberland Point.  She was born on September 10, 1936 in Shadyside a daughter of the late William and Mary Criss.  She was retired from Murphy’s, enjoyed Bingo and was active in the Barton Volunteer Fire Department. She is survived by a sister, Mary Hanlin; several nieces and nephews and a very dear friend, Sally Crawford. Amanda was preceded in death by her parents; her...