Obituaries

Apr 12, 2020

Agnes Ann Horvath, 96, of Circleville, OH, formerly of Bridgeport OH, passed way April 12, 2020 at her home.

She was born December 19, 1923, in Benwood, WV, a daughter of the late John and Agnes (Baluch) Klug.

Agnes was the former owner and operator of Valley Florist in Bridgeport, was a member of St....

Apr 8, 2020

Robert H. "Bob" Montgomery, 82, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Valley View Haven in Belleville, PA.

Born December 21, 1937, in Mingo Junction, OH, he was a son of the late Benton and Ethel (Fisher) Montgomery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of...

Apr 8, 2020

Anne L. Mouton, 64, of Martins Ferry, formerly of New Iberia, LA, passed away April 8th, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born September 25, 1955, in New Iberia, LA, a daughter of the late Louis Sr. and Raye (Borel) Boutte Sr.

Anne was a retired culinary chef and was a Catholic by faith.

Apr 7, 2020

ROBERT ALLEN SUMMERS, JR.

Robert Allen Summers, Jr., passed away April 7, 2020 at his home in Barnesville at the age of 35.  He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on April 13, 1984 to Melissa Conard and the late Robert Summers, Sr.

Robert, now at peace, has joined those who preceded him in death;...

Apr 7, 2020

Frederick W. Applegarth, 90, of Barton, OH, passed away April 7, 2020 at Rolling Hills Retirement Community in Bridgeport.

He was born September 26, 1929, in Barton, OH, a son of the late John and Lura (McCallister) Applegarth.

Fred was a retired truck driver for Abe Sibalski and Sons of St. Clairsville and was a...

Apr 6, 2020

Christopher "Chris" Bradley Bommer, 59, of Bridgeport, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on October 5, 1960 in Martins Ferry a son of the late, Theodore and Kathleen (Mcswords) Bommer.  Chris was Christian by faith, a member of the Wheeling Park Golf Club where he held several offices and was an avid...

Apr 4, 2020

STEPHEN A. TIBER

Stephen A. Tiber, 55, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away April 4, 2020 with his family by his side.  Born April 28, 1964 in Barnesville, Ohio, Stephen was the son of the late Paul and Catherine Tiber.

Preceding Stephen in death were sisters, Susan Sapp, Cathy Thompson, infant sister, Barbara Tiber; brothers, Mark...

Apr 3, 2020

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Roger A. McCosh 79, of St. Clairsville, went to be with the Lord Friday April 3, 2020 at the home of his daughter. He was born November 24, 1940 in Cameron WV, a son of the late Harlan and Clara (Winters) McCosh.

He retired from the Matlack Trucking Co. New Martinsville WV, and...

Apr 3, 2020

Stephen W. Ishmael, 76 of Lansing died Friday April 3, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born September 24, 1943 in Wheeling, son of the late Ernest and Anna (Bigler) Ishmael.

He was a retired Team Leader for A.E.P. He was member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfurst, where he was a lector and Eucharistic Minister. He...

Apr 2, 2020

Robert E. "Bob" Bennington, 88, of Bridgeport, OH, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital. He was born December 12, 1931 in Neffs, OH a son of the late Herbert and Almeada (Yoho) Bennington.

Bob retired from International Mills Service of Mingo Jct., OH. He also worked for the former TriState Asphalt of Martins Ferry, OH...

Apr 1, 2020

BEVERLEY JANE WHARTON

Beverley Jane Wharton, much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of 84 on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Beverley was born in Lisbon, Ohio on September 11, 1935 to the late George and Mabel (Armstrong) Stuckey.

In addition to her parents,...

Mar 27, 2020

Katherine (Repchak) Smolenak, 89, of Barton, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 27, 2020.  She was born in Barton on October 20, 1930 a daughter of the late George and Julia (Vah) Repchak.  She was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Barton and was retired from General Welding.

Katherine is survived by several...

Mar 26, 2020

Lois E. (Jones) Shafer, 95, of Bridgeport, OH, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, WV. She was born September 1, 1924 in Martins Ferry, OH the daughter of the late John G. and Emma (Weigel) Jones.

Lois retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and Office Systems. She was a 1942 graduate of Mt. Pleasant...

Mar 26, 2020

William "Bill" Jennings Conaway III, 67, of Shadyside, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Acuity Healthcare, Bellaire.  He was born in Cleveland on April 13, 1952 a son of the late William J.  and Geraldine "Jerry" (Schnelle) Conaway Jr..  He served his country in the United States Navy; retired after 22 years of service from Rose Pest...

Mar 24, 2020

Julius G. "Zip" Czap, 88, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 20, 1931 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Peter and Theresa (Santavec) Czap.

Zip was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School, Class of '49. He...

Mar 21, 2020

Robert J. "Bob" Miklas, 80, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital. He was born May 26, 1939 in Wheeling, a son of the late Louis F. and Kathryn (Whitney) Miklas.

Bob retired from Wonder Bakery and Neubauer Trucking and was a veteran of the U.S. Marines.

Mar 21, 2020

Joseph "Joe" DeFranco, 91, of Martins Ferry, OH died Saturday, March 21, 2020 at home. He was born May 5, 1928 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Tony and Mary DeFranco.

Joe retired from the Steubenville Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Martins Ferry and a was...

Mar 20, 2020

Sharon L. Santavicca, 75, of Pickerington, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation.

She was born November 13, 1944 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Earl H. and Juanita M. (Stidd) Santavicca.

Sharon was a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry....

Mar 20, 2020

Eva Joan Delbrugge, 88, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away March 20, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  She was born February 24, 1932 in Key Ridge, OH, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Edith E. (Bonar) Unterzuber.  Eva was a retired cashier for I.G.A and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church...

Mar 18, 2020

James E. Winland, 74, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Colerain, OH, died March 18, 2020 at the Veterans Hospital in Pittsburgh.

James was born March 20, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late James and Violet (Scott) Winland.

James was a U.S. Marine Veteran, having served three tours in Vietnam, and was a...