Obituaries

Nov 6, 2019

Jo Ann Walker, 80, of Bridgeport, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in Rolling Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was born on August 11, 1939, in Belle, WV a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Willey) Williams Sr.  Jo Ann was a member of the National Road Church of Christ and Steppingstones for the Ohio Valley University.  She...

Nov 4, 2019

Richard A. "Coach" Thurnes, 91, of St. Clairsville passed away peacefully at his home on Monday November 4, 2019.  He was surrounded by his family and faithful companion, Buckeye.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Hannah Thurnes, son, Dean Thurnes, and sister, Betty Whetsell.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife...

Nov 1, 2019

ANDREW LEON ZIEMBA

Andrew Leon Ziemba, 66, of Flushing, Ohio, passed away at Genesis Hospital, November 1, 2019.  He was born to the late Andrew and Helen Voydock Ziemba on April 19, 1953 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Charlene Myers.

Remembering...

Oct 31, 2019

DAVID A. HAMMEL

David A. Hammel, 74, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away, October 31, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital.  Born December 11, 1944 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Anthony and Elnor Hardesty Hammel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dick Hammel and...

Oct 31, 2019

Frank J. "Hank" Widmor, Jr., 78, of Blaine, passed away October 31, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born May 29th, 1941, in Martins Ferry, OH a son of Adelaide J. (Beard) Widmor, and the late Frank Widmor, Sr.

Frank was a self-employed surface miner.

In addition to his father, he was preceded...

Oct 29, 2019

Ruth Louise Sabol, 78, of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away October 29, 2019 at University Hospital in Ravenna, OH.

She was born August 25, 1941, in Follansebee, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Pownell) Ludewig.

Ruth was the Owner and Operator of Automatic Vending Company in Mingo Junction and was a Christian...

Oct 28, 2019

Frank G. Givens, 80, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away October 28, 2019 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.

He was born July 27, 1939, in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late Benjamin and Bertella (Harper) Givens.

Frank was employed by Clevite Corporation of Lansing, retired from Penn-Wheeling Closure, was on the board of the...

Oct 27, 2019

John W. Jones, 67, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, October 27, 2019 at South Grand Strand Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1952 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Henry D. and Agnes (Zeleski) Jones.

He retired after 42 years of service from the Yorkville Plant Wheeling-Pittsburgh. John...

Oct 27, 2019

Ernest A. "Ernie" Marino, 99, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, WV. Ernie was born March 27, 1920 in Chester, WV a son of the late Frank Marino, Sr. and Rose (Rocco) Marino.

Ernie retired from the Belmont County Engineer's Dept. and Heslop Funeral Home.

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Oct 27, 2019

JOHN D. BONTEMPO

John D. Bontempo, 84, St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away October 27, 2019 at his home with family by his side. He was born April 30, 1935 in Avella, Pennsylvania to the late Dominic and Lena Bontempo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard C. Bontempo...

Oct 25, 2019

James P. Ehni, 41, of Bridgeport, OH passed away October 25, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born September 29, 1978, in Wheeling, WV, a son of Philip Ehni and Kathleen (Young) Ehni.

James was an independent contracted truck driver for Prim Transportation in Springfield, Missouri.  He was a member of the N.R.A., O.O.I.D.A, and...

Oct 25, 2019

Sarah Virginia (Mozingo) Lofton

August 16, 1923 ~ October 25, 2019

Sarah Virginia (Mozingo) Lofton, 96, of Bellaire, Ohio, former resident and First Lady of Bridgeport and resident of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away with her family at her side on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 6:19pm at the Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio....

Oct 24, 2019

Barbara Mae Phillippi, 89, of Wheeling formerly of Adena, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Good Shepherd Nursing Home.  She was born on October 14, 1930 in Wheeling a daughter of the late William and Sarah (Voitle) Vargo.  She was a member of the Piney Fork Presbyterian Church, Piney Fork American Legion Auxiliary and retired from Marsh Wheeling...

Oct 24, 2019

LINDA ALBERTA ANDREWS

Linda Alberta Andrews was born to the late Albert and Gladys Bean on April 19, 1943 in Barnesville, Ohio. On March 3, 1961, she married James K. Andrews. Linda devoted the next 58 years of her life to her loving husband, family, and home, before passing away on October 24, 2019, at the age...

Oct 22, 2019

Peggy A. Denard, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Liza's Place, Valley Hospice South, Wheeling, WV. She was born February 15, 1949 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Karl W. and Betty M. (Danver) Kindberg.

Peggy retired from Nickles Bakery and was a member of the First Baptist Church both...

Oct 21, 2019

Linda L. (Paxton) Mozena, 78, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, October 21, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born March 18, 1941 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Robert H. and Regina M. (Doughty) Paxton.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kendall H. Mozena and...

Oct 18, 2019

RALPH G. ZEDIKER

Ralph "Boxer" G. Zediker, 70, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away October 18, 2019.  Born December 16, 1948 in Washington, Pennsylvania, he was one of seven children born to the late Ralph and Margaret Fox Zediker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Tracey Zediker and Cindy...

Oct 18, 2019

Samuel S. Clark 69, of Bridgeport, died Friday October 18, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born December 9, 1949 in Moundsville, a son of the late John M. and Olga Ann (Schmidt) Clark.

He was a retired accountant for Perry & Associates in St. Clairsville, also he attended both East Richland Evangelical Friends Church in St....

Oct 17, 2019

Pamela A. (Echols) Hofsiss, 66, of Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at home. She was born February 15, 1953 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late John and Annabelle (Clemens) Echols.

She retired from Kroger and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church both of Martins Ferry.

In addition to...

Oct 16, 2019

MARK A. RINKES

Mark A. Rinkes, 55, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away October 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on October 25, 1963, son of the late George Rinkes, Sr. and Mary Nagy Rinkes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George...