All Obituaries

Katherine (Repchak) Smolenak, 89, of Barton, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 27, 2020.  She was born in Barton on October 20, 1930 a daughter of the late George and Julia (Vah) Repchak.  She was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Barton and was retired from General Welding. Katherine is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Smolenak; 5 sisters, Julia Zavatsky, Mary Pavliscak, Veronica Bego,...

William “Bill” Jennings Conaway III, 67, of Shadyside, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Acuity Healthcare, Bellaire.  He was born in Cleveland on April 13, 1952 a son of the late William J.  and Geraldine “Jerry” (Schnelle) Conaway Jr..  He served his country in the United States Navy; retired after 22 years of service from Rose Pest Control; was an avid Ohio State sports fan and enjoyed fishing. Bill is survived by his wife, Helen (Bender)...

Eva Joan Delbrugge, 88, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away March 20, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  She was born February 24, 1932 in Key Ridge, OH, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Edith E. (Bonar) Unterzuber.  Eva was a retired cashier for I.G.A and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters. Eva loved to travel and became known to her family as the gallivanting granny. She enjoyed watching wild...

James E. Winland, 74, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Colerain, OH, died March 18, 2020 at the Veterans Hospital in Pittsburgh. James was born March 20, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late James and Violet (Scott) Winland. James was a U.S. Marine Veteran, having served three tours in Vietnam, and was a former member of the V.F.W., and the American Legion and was a Baptist by faith. James is survived by his brother, William (Esther) Winland of Shadyside; sister, Susie Battistelli of...

 Carl J. Bleifus 82, of Freeport formerly of Bridgeport, died Tuesday March 17, 2020 at the home of his companion. He was born August 8, 1936 in Wheeling, a son of the late Sara (Keneske) Bleifus.   He was a retired self-employer tree, and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church Bridgeport.   Carl is survived by his longtime companion Janet Wilson, also several cousins.     According to Carl’s wishes his body will go to the WVU Anatomical Division. Wilson...

Louise Theresa Kenzora, 103, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died March 15, 2020 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.  Louise went to be with Jesus whom she loved, honored, and served. Louise was born July 4, 1916, in Bridgeport, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Eppich) Patsche. Louise was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Church in Wolfhurst where she was a member of the Catholic Womens Club. She was guided throughout her life by her devotion to her religion and her family.  She was an...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, D. Jean Lucci, 92 of Martins Ferry, formerly of Indian Run, Bellaire.  Jean was born in Wheeling, on January 25, 1928, the youngest by (45 minutes) of a set of twin girls (Doris Joan) to Gerhart and Jessie (Porter) Church of Riverview, OH.  She worked for many years as office assistant to Bellaire, Optometrist, Dr. Dom Pinzone and later for Dr. Joe Bannon and Dr. Ray...

Margaret E. Platt, 86, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away March 11, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born December 27, 1933, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Harry and Ester (Randall) Irvin. Margaret was a retired nurses aid at Wheeling Hospital, was on the Friendship Council of Churches in Bridgeport, and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Harry Irvin Jr., Asbury Irvin, Kenneth Irvin; sisters,...

  Myra Jo Ronevich 72 of Adena died Monday March 2, 2020 at Doctors Hospital Columbus. She was born October 27, 1947 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Glenn and Thelma (Kohler) Murray.   She was a retired District manager for the Avon Corporation.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her companion James Smith, her step-mother Beverly (Kuhn) Murray, and the aunt that raised her like a mother Mildred Murray.   Myra Jo is survived by her son...

Donald Wayne Baumberger 75, of Bridgeport, died Monday March 2, 2020 at his home. He was born November 29, 1944 in Rayland, a son of the late Walter Earl and Jeannie (White) Baumberger.    He was a retired truck driver for Lash Paving Colerain, a Methodist by Faith, he was a US Marine veteran in Vietnam, a member of the American Legion and the VFW.    In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two Sisters: Betty Ann Baumberger, and Mary Jean Marsh,...