Obituaries
Joseph Ontko
Nov 8, 2026
Joseph Ontko, 79, of Bridgeport passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Peterson Rehabilitation & Geriatric Center in Wheeling, surrounded by his family. He is the son of the late George and Florence (Motto) Ontko. He was born on February 14, 1947, in Martins Ferry.
Joe retired from North American Coal Company, he was Christian by faith and a veteran of...
William F. "Bill" Bruney
Nov 4, 2026
William F. “Bill” Bruney, 73, of Martins Ferry, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1952, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late, Arthur J. and Sara Margaret (Jewell) Bruney, Jr.
Bill was a proud graduate of Martins Ferry High School, class of 1970. He and his wife...
Robert Leroy "Bobby Lee" DeVault
Nov 3, 2026
Robert Leroy “Bobby Lee” DeVault, 80, of Harrisville, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in Harrison Community Hospital. He was born on November 4, 1945, in Wheeling a son of the late Robert and Thelma (Talbert) DeVault. Bobby attended the Harrisville Methodist Church, enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling, dancing, country music, and anything related to Cowboys.
He is survived by his caregiver...
Timothy Alan Hildebrandt
Nov 3, 2026
Timothy Alan Hildebrandt, 67, of Martins Ferry, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 11, 1959, in Wheeling a son of the late Elmer and Virginia (Hickman) Hildebrandt. Tim enjoyed listening to music, playing the drums, working on cars and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers....
J. Maxine Kirk
Nov 1, 2026
J. Maxine Kirk, 84, of Bethesda, passed away in Cincinnati with her family by her side on November 1, 2026. She was born on April 6, 1942, in Bethesda, Ohio, a daughter of the late Raymond and Myrtle (McEndree) Snyder.
Maxine was a deputy sheriff and also worked at the Belmont County Animal Shelter. She loved animals and often fed the...
Michael John Puskas
Nov 1, 2026
Michael John Puskas, of Barnesville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 1, 2026, at the age of 79. Mike was born in Martins Ferry, OH on January 28, 1947, a son to the late George and Mary (Caprita) Puskas.
He graduated from Bridgeport high school in 1966 and went on to serve in the U.S. Army, volunteering in 1966...
Dorothy Elizabeth (Kanai) Waltz
Oct 31, 2026
Dorothy Elizabeth Waltz, 93, of St. Clairsville, formerly of Weirton passed away Saturday, October 31st, at the Park Health Center in St. Clairsville, OH. She was born on August 1, 1933, in Weirton, WV, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Fodor) Kanai.
She was a retired switch board Operator in Weirton for C & P Telephone Company, a member...
Charles Robert Tedrow
Oct 30, 2026
Charles Robert Tedrow, 61, of Wheeling, formerly of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at Liza’s Place. He was born on December 29, 1964, in Wheeling, WV. Charles served his country in the US Army and was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his son, Ryel Tedrow; three sisters, Shirley Morgan, Donna Tedrow, and Georgianna Tovey; a brother,...
Bonnie Jean Porter
Oct 28, 2026
Bonnie Jean Mobley Porter, 77, passed away at the Arbors of Woodsfield on October 28, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1949 in Lewisville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Kenneth Wesley and Anna Marie (Ault) Mobley.
Bonnie was Christian by faith. She graduated from Skyvue High School in 1969. Bonnie retired with over 30 years of service from the...
Jacqueline Patricia "Pat Lekanidis
Oct 27, 2026
Jacqueline Patricia “Pat” Lee Lekanidis, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. While our hearts are broken by her absence, we find comfort in knowing she is now at peace, reunited with those who have gone before her and resting in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Pat was born on...
Brenda Joyce (Smith) McElwain
Oct 27, 2026
Brenda Joyce (Smith) McElwain, 73 of Wheeling, formerly of Martins Ferry passed away, Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on November 22, 1952, in Martins Ferry, the daughter of the late William T., Sr. and Ruby E. (Jones) Smith.
Brenda was a retired Home Health Aide working for Alternative Home Health Agency. She...
Carl William Pozza Jr.
Oct 21, 2026
Carl W. Pozza Jr., 55, of Salesville, Ohio passed away suddenly at Ohio Health Southeastern Medical Center on October 21, 2026. He was born in Wheeling, WV on July 10, 1971, a son to the late Carl W. Pozza Sr. and Ethel J. (Bailey) Pozza.
Carl was a dedicated husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He was a retired welder, and...
Joseph Allen Zelek
Oct 19, 2026
Joseph Zelek, 78, passed away peacefully at home on October 19th, 2026.
He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and dedicated pharmacist who spent much of his life serving others and making a difference in his community.
Joe graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1966 and The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy in 1972. He was a member...
Phylllis Lee (Vaillancourt) Kurtz
Oct 16, 2026
Phyllis Lee Kurtz, 85, of Tiltonsville, Ohio, passed peacefully at UPMC Trinity in Steubenville, Ohio, on Friday October 16, 2026.
Born November 3, 1940, in Holyoke, Massachusetts to the late Frederick Vaillancourt and Loretta (LeBeaux) Vaillancourt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred Kurtz and their son, Sheldon Dallas.
Phyllis lived her life as...
Joseph Vincent Kroflich
Oct 11, 2026
Joseph Vincent Kroflich, 72 of Rayland passed away Sunday, October 11th, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 20, 1953, in Martins Ferry the son of late August and Sophia (Prorok) Kroflich.
Joe was retired from AEP, Catholic by faith and a graduate of St. John Central High School, class of 1972. He played basketball and had some classic...
Sherry Kristine Mae Powell
Oct 11, 2026
Sherry Kristine Mae Powell, 66, of Bethesda passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026. She was born on December 16, 1959, a daughter to the late John and Dorothy (Bell) Paskel.
Sherry Kristine Mae, lovingly known as Kriss, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family with her whole heart. She truly put the home in homemaker,...
Luana M. Reed
Oct 10, 2026
Luana (“Toots”) Shudic Reed passed away on October 10, 2026, just shy of her 86th birthday.
Born October 30, 1940, to John and Agnes (Jerry) Shudic, she attended high school in Bridgeport, Ohio with Phil and Joe Neikro, as well as John Havlicek. In Rochester, Toots welcomed five sons, all born in September. In Syracuse she dove into in her sons’...
Brian Myers
Oct 8, 2026
Brian Myers, 67, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, October 8th, 2026. He was born on April 16th, 1959, in Wheeling. He was the beloved son of the late Jerry J. Myers and Mary Jane (Frazier) Myers.
A retired employee of ECM Energy Services as a truck driver. Brian possessed a variety of many interests from the thrill and sense of freedom...
Ray James Whiteley
Oct 7, 2026
Ray James Whiteley, 86, of Bethesda passed away on October 7, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1940, a son of the late Thomas James and Viola Mae (Benedict) Whiteley.
Ray was a coal miner. He served our country in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion in Bethesda. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, bird-watching,...
Wayne R. Nieb
Oct 7, 2026
Wayne R. Nieb, 84 of Martins Ferry passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his residence. He was born on April 24, 1942, in Martins Ferry, the son of the late Wayne B. and Harriette (Collignon) Nieb.
Wayne was a member of the Hopewell Methodist Church, a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Elks Club...
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