All Obituaries

  Joyce A. Nice 67, of New Martinsville, WV, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Sunday February 9, 2020 at Sistersville Center, Sistersville WV. She was born October 24, 1952 in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Willard L. and Mary (Ashby) Mullett.   She was a member of the First Christian Church Martins Ferry and a housewife. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Patrick L. Nice Sr. in 1999, a daughter Tina Jaworski, and a brother James...

Jeannette S. Torok, 96, of Dillonvale, OH, passed away February 9, 2020 at Gables Care Center.  She was born February 1, 1924, in Bradley, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Nedved) Sadilek. Jeanette was a retired Vice President for First National Bank in Dillonvale, was a member of the Dillonvale Presbyterian Church where she had served as a choir member, trustee, deacon, and elder, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Order of the Easter Star. In addition...

Charles Eugene Smith, 70, of Bridgeport, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 in his residence.  He was born on April 27, 1949 in Bellaire a son of the late Charles W. and Murriel L. (Brown) Smith.  He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in  the US Army. He is survived by his sisters, Lora Rutter, Arlene I. Kusca, Libby Jo Ghent, Robin L. Vitale, Charlene LaRoche and Jackie Burkhart; brothers, William D. Smith, Frank A. Smith and Guy Smith and many nieces and...

Kenneth G. Scott, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, OH passed into the hands of the Lord, after facing many years of health challenges and disabilities without complaint, on January 30, 2020. He was born December 11, 1933, a son of the late Ernest Scott and Laura Riddle Scott. Ken was a longstanding member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church, Dillonvale, where he served on Parish Council, St. Adalbert School Board, and sang with the Family Choir for 25 years.  He retired in 1993 as Supervisor of...

Mary Jane Banyas 60, of Mt. Pleasant died Wednesday January 29, 2020 at Alleghany General Hospital Pittsburgh. She was born October 13, 1959 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Matthias “Oz” and Joan “Poo” (Warden) Huonker.   She was retired from Mehlman’s, and a Methodist by faith.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Banyas, a brother Chuck Huonker, and a sister Sharon Subasic.   Mary Jane is...

George Thompson Porter, 78, of Bridgeport, OH went home to be with Jesus on January 28, 2020 while at The James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born January 26, 1942, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Bernard D. and Anna S. (Weir) Porter. George was a retired accountant for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, was in the U.S. Army Reserves, and was a member of the First Christian Church in Martins Ferry, OH. He is survived by his wife, Helen Kay (Hardesty) Porter; sons, Thomas D. (Wendy)...

Robert “Bobby” Leroy Doyle, 77, of Mingo Junction, went to be with God on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  He was born on December 12, 1942 in Steubenville.  He was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company, Mingo plant, he served his country in the US Army 8th division, also a member of the American Legion, Polish Athletic Club and was Methodist by faith. He is survived by his companion of 25 years, Charla Phillips; stepchildren, Teddy (BJ) Phillips and Tracy...

Kathy A. “Sweetie” Van Kirk, 64, of Martins Ferry, OH passed away January 20th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 24, 1955, in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Vera Mae (Graham) Reeb.  Kathy was a retired staff member of 23 years at Yourkovich and Associates and was a Christian by Faith.  She was an avid bowler and was a member of the USBC.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene...

Marilyn Naomi Volan, 80, of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in Martins Ferry on November 27, 1939 a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Huggins) Carleton.  Marilyn was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Martins Ferry and retired after many years of service, from the Medical Supply Co. of Wheeling where she was a bookkeeper. She is survived by her sister, Virginia (Lawrence) Zurek of Bellaire; several nieces...

Van Albert Coen. 88, of Mt Pleasant, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, in Altercare Adena.  He was born in Adena on March 22, 1931 a son of the late Van and Bessie (Sanders) Coen.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, was Methodist by faith and was a member of the Dillonvale American Legion, McCook post #529. Van is survived by his wife of 68 years, Reta (Post) Coen; children, Delbert (Sharon) Coen, Diana Charlton and Roger (Mary Anne) Coen; 12...