John J. Drotos, Sr., 64, of Beverly, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Thur., Dec. 8, 2005 at Muskingham Valley Nursing and Rehab. He was born July 16, 1941 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Andrew and Julia (Gereb) Drotos. He worked for the former Imperial Clevite of Lansing, OH, retired from Metatec of Dublin, OH, and was a Catholic. Surviving are two sons John Drotos, Jr. of Beverly, OH and Jeff Drotos of Columbus, a brother Andrew (Marge) Drotos of Arizona. Friends will be received Mon 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH where services will be held Tues., Dec. 13, 2005 at 11:00 AM with Rev. David Reasbeck officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.