All Obituaries

Joan B. Bachie, 85, of Bridgeport, OH, died February 17, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born March 29, 1933, in Bridgeport, OH, a daughter of the late John R. and Eleanor (Brothers) Scheid.  Joan was retired from the former Hart’s Family Center and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Bachie Sr.; sons, John (Bobby) Bachie, Sammy (Sam) Bachie, granddaughter, Lacey Thompson;...

Virginia I. Minch, 90, of Mingo Junction, OH died peacefully February 13, 2019 at her home.  She was born June 23, 1928, in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late William and Barbara (Myer) Sinclair.  Virginia was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry R. Minch Sr.; son, Harry Minch Jr.; brothers, George E., William H., John R., and Robert B. Sinclair; sisters, Clara M. Michael, Marian F. Sinclair and...

Thelma O. Jasper, 87, of Smithfield died Wednesday February 13, 2019 at Trinity West Steubenville. She was born April 9, 1931 in Colerain, a daughter of the late Brady and Ruby (Tanner) Conner.   She was a member of the Friends Church in Mt. Pleasant, and a housewife.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Frank “Vic” Jasper in 2009, son Victor L. Jasper in 1993, a grandson Jeremy Jasper in 2008, and her sister-in-law Jackie...

Verda Madge (Good) Pintarich, 83, of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Amberwood Manor, New Philadelphia.  She was born in Bellaire on April 17, 1935 a daughter of the late, Edward and Verda (Tharp) Good.  Verda was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Wayne) Welshhans of Dunbar, WV; a sister, Lois Good LaRoche and two grandchildren, Robert and Stephanie...

Wilson Funeral Home is honored to post the obituary for Lt. Col August "Gus" Holubeck (Ret.) as he was a well-known native of Dillonvale, Ohio.  The services were held Feb. 14th at John Gentleman Mortuary in Bellevue, NE.  Gus has completed his last flight and has landed at the Throne of God. Born into a large family in southeast Ohio, his father and brother provided for the family working in the local coal mines. After graduating high school he attended Miami of...

Jay M. Staskey, 58, of Bridgeport, OH died February 8, 2019 at his home.  He was born January 17, 1961, a son of the late Robert and Nancy (Goodwin) Staskey.  Jay was retired from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Mingo Plant.  Jay is survived by his children, Michael Staskey of Warwood, Dylan Staskey of Barnesville; siblings, Robert L. (Ester) Staskey , John (Michele) Staskey all of Virginia Beach, Virginia,  Cynthia (John Spano) Staskey of Bridgeport; several nieces and...

Barry E. Sigmon, 62, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away January 31, 2019 at home, surrounded by his family.  He was born July 21, 1956, a son of Reverend Calvin Sigmon and the late Kathryn (Plyler) Sigmon.  Barry was a Plant Operator at the St. Clairsville Water Treatment Plant, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brookside.  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Calvin “Tony” Sigmon. ...

Louella J. “Jeanie” Brown 85, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Bertella (Harper) Givens.   She was a member of The Community of Christ Church Bellaire.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Brown in 1990, a daughter Denise Brown, and several brothers and sisters.   Jeanie is survived by her children Joyce (Ron) Hinton...

James M. Kennedy, Jr., 66, of Wheeling, WV died January 28, 2019 at Liza’s Place.  He was born April 21, 1952, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late James and Juanita (Miller) Kennedy.  James was a retired Respiratory Therapist at Weirton Medical Center, and currently worked as a caregiver for Russell Nesbitt Services.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his partner, Andy Kurucz Jr. in 2008.  He is survived by his Uncle, Richard (Leona) Miller...

  Joan “JoAnn” Paris Galich 83, of Adena died Saturday January 26, 2019 at her home. She was born January 31, 1935 in Boydsville, a daughter of the late Alex and Caroline (Melichiori) Paris.   Joan was a self-employed Beautician and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church Colerain.   She was preceded in death by her loving husband Matthew Galich in 2007, a sister and brother-in-law Evelyn (Urban) Shutler, and sister-in-law Mary Bunish.   Joan is...