John M. Coulson, 58, of Vine St., Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born April 10, 1950 in Martins Ferry a son of Charles Coulson, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Patterson) Baker. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his grandparents, several aunts and uncles, a nephew, and a niece. John was an employee of the News Register-Intelligencer newspapers of Wheeling, WV. Surviving are his father of Bridgeport, OH his wife Faye E. (Irvin) Coulson, two brothers Charles "Peanuts" Coulson and William Coulson both of Bridgeport, three sisters Pam Phillips of Wheeling, Judy Stupak of St. Clairsville, OH, and Charlotte Fuchs of Mt. Pleasant, OH, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends will be received Sunday 12 to 3 and 6-8 pm at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH where services will be held Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Rev. William O. Webster officiating. Condolences to the family may be made by signing the guest book at the top of this page.