Obituaries

Charles R. Ebright

Charles R. Ebright

Jun 5, 2026

Charles R. Ebright, 85, (aka) Bubba, Catfish and Shadrack passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 25th, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the son of the late, Harry C. Ebright and Anna (Costa) Eden and stepfather, Lonnie Eden.

He was retired from Signode (ITW) Steel Strapping Corp. of Weirton, WV...

Morningstar Shunk

Morningstar Shunk

Jun 4, 2026

Morningstar Shunk, 66 of Bellaire passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at WVU Medicine/Wheeling Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late, George and Mildred (Price) Duffey, Sr.

Morningstar was Christian by faith, her many activities included baking, drawing and was a big fan of the Cleveland Browns. She was a devoted homemaker...

James Donald Riggle Sr.

James Donald Riggle Sr.

Jun 3, 2026

TOGETHER AGAIN:

James Donald Riggle Sr. 89 of Moundsville passed away Wednesday June 3, 2026, at Moundsville Health Care Center. He was born January 31, 1937, in Wheeling, a son of the late Thomas F. and Merville (Keller) Riggle.

Jim was a retired employee of Saginaw Coal Mine. He loved bowling, and was a avid Raider’s Fan.

Jim was preceded in death by...

Carol Sue Brown

Carol Sue Brown

May 30, 2026

Carol Sue Brown, 79, of Dillonvale, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Trinity West Hospital, Steubenville. She was born on October 31, 1946, in Wheeling, the only child of the late Mike and Mary (Kovach) Laskowski. Carol was Lutheran by faith, a member of the Pine Valley Sportsman Club, an avid animal lover, she...

Lisa Jean Richards

Lisa Jean Richards

May 30, 2026

Lisa Jean (Fedorko) Richards, 58, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Saturday, May 30th, 2026, peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 5th, 1968, in Martins Ferry, OH. 

A lifelong resident of Martins Ferry, Lisa graduated in 1986 from Martins Ferry High School. She was a proud Purple Rider. She held various roles and...

Smith "Smitty" William Myers

Smith "Smitty" William Myers

May 29, 2026

Smith “Smitty” William Myers, 81, of St. Clairsville, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 25, 1945, in Martins Ferry, the only child of the late William and Lucille (Eddy) Myers. Smitty retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, was a member of the Martins Ferry Masonic Lodge, and enjoyed...

Grace Ellen Rushman Tarquinio-Michel

Grace Ellen Rushman Tarquinio-Michel

May 27, 2026

Grace Ellen Rushman Tarquino Michel 75, 0f Bridgeport passed away Wednesday May 27, 2026, at her home. She was born March 12, 1951, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Richard Rushman Sr. and Freda Mae (Mulvey) Rushman Rhodes.

She was a member of the Experience Church in St. Clairsville. She loved to dance and listen to oldies music; enjoyed going...

Janet Lynn Elerick

Janet Lynn Elerick

May 25, 2026

Janet Lynn Elerick, 58, of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2026, beside her family in Port Charlotte. She was born July 25, 1967, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late James and Betty Lee (Riebold) McAninch. Janet was Christian by faith, and enjoyed cooking, gardening, spending time with family and friends, and was an avid...

Carol Sue Schwanenberger

Carol Sue Schwanenberger

May 24, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Sue Schwanenberger on Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was born on February 11, 1951, to the late James and Virginia (Gibson) Conway of Martins Ferry, Ohio. She left the world surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was a devoted wife of over 50 years to James Schwanenberger....

Robert Russell Wood

Robert Russell Wood

May 23, 2026

Robert Russell Wood, 79, of Martins Ferry passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 28, 1946, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late James and Pauline (Huff) Wood.

Bob was a retired educator after 35 years of teaching for the Martins Ferry School District as a science teacher. Bob...

Lawrence E. "Pete" Flowers

Lawrence E. "Pete" Flowers

May 22, 2026

Together Again!

Lawrence E. (Pete) Flowers, 87 of Wolfhurst, Ohio passed away Friday May 22, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 30, 1938, in Bellaire, the son of the late Goff and Edith (Littleton) Flowers.

Pete was a proud graduate of Bellaire High School class of 1956. He retired after 42 years at International Harvester/Navistar followed by 10...

Susann Elizabeth Deihl

Susann Elizabeth Deihl

May 20, 2026

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Susann Elizabeth Deihl, 80, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Trinity Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born on January 31, 1946, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Dolly (Delande) Neuhardt.

Susann retired from Bridgeport Schools as an educator after 49 years of dedicated service. She was inducted into the Bridgeport Alumni Hall...

Nancy Jane Spielvogel

Nancy Jane Spielvogel

May 19, 2026

Nancy Spielvogel, 76, of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at WVU Medicine -Wheeling Hospital. She was born on October 21, 1949, the daughter of the late John and Stella Paul.

Nancy was a retired employee of the YWCA in Wheeling, and worked at Petrson Rehabilitation Hospital, a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Martins Ferry, she embraced her...

Pamela Sue Dennis

Pamela Sue Dennis

May 18, 2026

Pamela Sue Dennis 68 of Bridgeport, formerly of Paden City, passed away Monday May 18, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. She was born July 23, 1957, in Wetzel County, a daughter of the late Bernard and Lavaughn (Myers) Lawson Leek.

She was a housewife and a Christian by faith; she loved her family and had a smile on her face all the...

Charles Jay Schaefer

Charles Jay Schaefer

May 18, 2026

Charles Jay Schaefer, 84, of Ozark, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026 at his home. Charlie was born March 25, 1942 in Norwalk, Ohio a son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Miller Schaefer.

Charlie graduated from Bellevue High School in 1960 and from The Ohio State University College of Agriculture in 1966. He taught agriculture and FFA...

Judith Victoria Straface

Judith Victoria Straface

May 15, 2026

Judith “Judy” Victoria Straface, 73, passed away peacefully at the Shadyside Care Center on May 15, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1952 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Joseph Katherine (Premivilch) Straface.

Judy retired from being a home health caregiver. She was an artist who loved to paint. She enjoyed being in nature. She was an...

Tammy Lee Weisal

Tammy Lee Weisal

May 15, 2026

Tammy Lee Weisal, 65, of St. Clairsville, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, in Wheeling Hospital. She was born on July 22, 1960, a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Davis) Antill. Tammy was Catholic by faith; retired from the St. Clairsville Richland School District; and enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, and crafts.

She is survived by her husband of 40...

Monica Ann Finney

Monica Ann Finney

May 14, 2026

Monica Ann Finney, 54, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family at Ruby Memorial Hospital on May 14, 2026. She was born on January 19, 1972 in Wheeling, WV to Harold White and the late Ildiko “Jackie” (Vita) White.

Monica was Christian by faith. She worked as a mental health technician. Monica was an avid Notre Dame fan, collected...

Margaret Frances Shedwell

Margaret Frances Shedwell

May 12, 2026

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Margaret Frances Shedwell, 98, of Powell Ohio formerly of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was born on March 12, 1928, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Aldrich and Agnes (Mazliek) Serb.

Margaret was a member of St. Anthony of Padua of Bridgeport, the Catholic Daughters, it is where she drew strength and solace throughout her life,...

Rose Marie (Figuray)  Kompier

Rose Marie (Figuray) Kompier

May 10, 2026

Rose Marie Kompier 90 of Adena, passed away Sunday May 10, 2026, at Forest Hills Health Care and Rehab. Center St. Clairsville. She was born June 12, 1935, in Barton, a daughter of the late John G. Sr. and Anna Marie (Palechko) Figuray.

Rose was a retired employee for the IGA Grocery Store in Colerain, and a member of St. Frances...