All Obituaries

Leonard John Bodemann Sr., 88, of Colerain, OH passed away April 21, 2018 at home.  He was born November 16, 1929 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Leonard and Mary (Rentzler) Bodemann.  He graduated from Wheeling Central High School, and was an Army Veteran who served in Korea.  He worked at Tri-state Asphalt Company, and retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company in Martins Ferry, OH.  He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Colerain,...

Joanne R. Bell, 82, of Bridgeport, OH died April 18, 2018 at Forrest Hills Retirement Community.  She was born September 4, 1935, in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Edward and Anna Marie (Upperman) Boyle.  She was a retired caregiver and a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bridgeport.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Margaret Boyle, sister, Mary Boyle, and son-in-law, Gino Reynolds.  Joanne is survived by...

Earl L. Rogers, 79, of Bridgeport, OH died April 16, 2018 at EORH.  He was born December 19, 1938, in New Athens, OH, a son of the late Vernon and Lila (Ross) Rogers.    He was a retired contactor, and a Christian by faith.  In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Rogers.  In keeping with Earl’s wishes, private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. 

James R. Wagner, 71, of Bridgeport, OH died April 15, 2018 at Belmont Community Hospital.  He was born August 18, 1946, in Zanesville, OH, a son of the late James Wagner and Vivian (Klingler) Wagner Newton.  He was an artist, painter, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a life-time member of the DAV, and a U.S. Army Veteran.  James is survived by his children, Melinda Wagner of Columbus, Chad Wagner of California, Shelly Wagner of Columbus; siblings, Jerry (Ethel)...

Joann M. Timko, 73, of Barton, OH died Friday, April 13, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.  She was born August 8, 1944, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Albenie (Repen) Timko.  She was retired from Nickle’s Bakery in Martins Ferry, was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst and the Catholic Women’s Club.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph P. Timko, Jr.  Joann is...

Diana Lynn (Merritt) Shoulders, 63, of Tiltonsville, passed away, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in her residence.  She was born on October 14, 1954 in Steubenville a daughter of the late, Charles and Shirley (Brey) Merritt.  She is survived by two daughters, Bobbie (John) Barnes of Rayland and Judy (Thomas) Hood of Hopedale; a son, David (Melissa) Shoulders Jr. of Bridgeport; two sisters, Gloria (Gary) Gualt of Toronto and Jacquie (Tim) Denman of Johnstown; a brother, Arthur...

John Salvatore “Sal” Signorini, of Tiltonsville, OH died April 10, 2018 at home.  He was born in Martins Ferry, OH, May 11, 1951, a son of Mary (Brandi) and the late Salvatore Signorini.   John is survived by his mother, Mary Signorini, sister, Marian (Sam) McCullough, nephew, Tyler McCullough, all of Wheeling, WV, and many cousins including his special cousin, Danny.   He was a graduate of St. John’s Central in Bellaire, attended Ohio State...

Patricia Ann “Pat” Coss, 83, of Brookside, OH, died Friday, April 6, 2018 at her home.  She was born February 10, 1935, a daughter of the late Louis and Lottie (Woods) Beznoska.  She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brookside.  In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Coss Sr. in 2014, and a sister Joan Morgan.   She was survived by her children: Rick (Deb) Coss of Shadyside, OH, Robert...

Myrtle Belle Pasco, 75 of Rayland, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 30, 2018.  She was born on May 1st, 1942 in Piney Fork, Oh, a daughter of the late, James and Edna (Shoulders) Anderson.  She was Christian by faith and was a member of the Riverview Bible Church. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Pasco; sons, Timothy Pasco and Andy (Leslie) Pasco; a brother, Chuck (Marilyn) Anderson; a sister, Linda Anderson; two grandsons, Tyler (Sammi) Pasco and Devin...

Mary F. Thomas, 83, of Tiltonsville, OH, died March 29th, 2018 at her home.  She was born May 24, 1934, a daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Beck) Lovell.  She was a member of Tiltonsville United Methodist Church.  Mary left us with a legacy of her kind heart, and the importance of always being willing to help others in need, whether it be family, friends or a stranger.  She was known for her beautiful flower garden.  In addition to her parents, Mary was...