Obituaries

Mar 17, 2020

BARBARA "FAYE" CARTER

Barbara "Faye" Carter, loving mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away March 17, 2020 at 91. Born in Benwood, West Virginia December 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Ball King and one of seven children that blessed the King family.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Mar 17, 2020

Carl J. Bleifus 82, of Freeport formerly of Bridgeport, died Tuesday March 17, 2020 at the home of his companion. He was born August 8, 1936 in Wheeling, a son of the late Sara (Keneske) Bleifus.

He was a retired self-employer tree, and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church Bridgeport.

Carl is survived by...

Mar 15, 2020

Louise Theresa Kenzora, 103, of Bridgeport, Ohio, died March 15, 2020 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.  Louise went to be with Jesus whom she loved, honored, and served.

Louise was born July 4, 1916, in Bridgeport, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Eppich) Patsche.

Louise was a lifelong member of St. Joseph...

Mar 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, D. Jean Lucci, 92 of Martins Ferry, formerly of Indian Run, Bellaire.  Jean was born in Wheeling, on January 25, 1928, the youngest by (45 minutes) of a set of twin girls (Doris Joan) to Gerhart and Jessie (Porter) Church of...

Mar 11, 2020

Margaret E. Platt, 86, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away March 11, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.

She was born December 27, 1933, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Harry and Ester (Randall) Irvin.

Margaret was a retired nurses aid at Wheeling Hospital, was on the Friendship Council of Churches in Bridgeport, and was...

Mar 8, 2020

TED ALEX COURTNEY, JR.

Ted Alex Courtney, Jr. 46, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away at Wheeling Hospital on March 8, 2020. Born in Waycross, Georgia March 29, 1973, he was the son of the late Ted Alex Courtney, Sr. and Phyllis Adams Courtney.

Ted's memory will always remain in the hearts of those who survive;...

Mar 6, 2020

David W. Morgan, Jr., 76, formerly of Colerain, OH, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at The Ashford on Broad, Columbus, OH, after a courageous battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's with his family by his side.

He was born December 15, 1943 in McKeesport, PA, a son of the late David W. and Viola (Gardner) Morgan.

David...

Mar 3, 2020

Eileen K. Griffiths, 85, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born September 16, 1934 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Bernard and Catherine (Workenhour) Heaton.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers: Bob and Jack Heaton....

Mar 2, 2020

Myra Jo Ronevich 72 of Adena died Monday March 2, 2020 at Doctors Hospital Columbus. She was born October 27, 1947 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Glenn and Thelma (Kohler) Murray.

She was a retired District manager for the Avon Corporation.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Mar 2, 2020

JUDY E. GATTEN

After her courageous battle with cancer, Judy E. Gatten, 73, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Judy's parents, the late Paul and Mary Gatten lovingly welcomed her into the family December 17, 1946 in Speidel, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 2, 2020

Donald Wayne Baumberger 75, of Bridgeport, died Monday March 2, 2020 at his home. He was born November 29, 1944 in Rayland, a son of the late Walter Earl and Jeannie (White) Baumberger.

He was a retired truck driver for Lash Paving Colerain, a Methodist by Faith, he was a US Marine veteran in Vietnam, a member...

Feb 27, 2020

Kathy M. (Jones) Samuel, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born November 3, 1949 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Hughy E. and Ruth J. (Woods) Jones.

Kathy had retired from Wheeling Island Hotel - Casino -Racing.

Surviving are her daughters, Stacy...

Feb 27, 2020

Stephen P. Tancek, 88, of Mingo Junction, passed away February 27th, 2020 at Lancia Villa Vista nursing home.

He was born April 7, 1931, in Newtown, OH, a son of the late Paul and Helen (Keyoski) Tancek.

Stephen was a former letter carrier with the United States Postal Service in Toronto, was a devout member...

Feb 25, 2020

Larry John Snyder, 69, of Rayland, passed away on February 25, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on August 27, 1950 in Wheeling a son of the late John R. and Josephine (Levenduski) Snyder.  Larry retired form Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo plant, was a member of the Indian Club, loved playing Santa Claus, all children and his pets....

Feb 22, 2020

RONDA G. LANE

Ronda G. Lane, 52, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away at her home, February 22, 2020.  Born February 24, 1967 in Medina, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ronald and Sharon Ballard Lane.

Preceding Ronda in death was her sister, Debby Brownfield.

Ronda's memory will forever be cherished by those she...

Feb 21, 2020

Kathy T. (Perez) Fletcher, 57, of Martins Ferry, OH died Friday, February 21, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born August 27, 1962 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Albert E. and Theresa L. (Konyha) Perez.

Kathy was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Martins Ferry and Martins Ferry Walking Club. She...

Feb 19, 2020

SHIRLEY ANN (LYNN) WHALEY

Shirley Ann (Lynn) Whaley, 87, passed away at Summit Acres Nursing home in Caldwell. She was born to the late Orville Lynn and Mary (Calhoun) Lynn of Morristown.

A 1950 graduate of St. Clairsville High School, she worked as a bookkeeper for Dulaney Chevrolet, Belmont County Water Department, and Sebulsky Steel....

Feb 17, 2020

JOSEPHINE LOUISE KINZY

Josephine Louise Kinzy, 73, formerly of Barnesville, Ohio and most recently of Hurricane, West Virginia, passed away at Hubbard Hospice Home in West Virginia.  Born to the late Carl and Bertha Jewel Clary July 31, 1946 in Barnesville, Ohio, she was one of eleven children in the Clary household.

In addition to...

Feb 14, 2020

Doris L. (Jones) Butler, 88, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Friday, February 14, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born August 15, 1931 in Mt. Pleasant, OH, a daughter of the late Ellis E. Jones and Mary L. (Thomas) Jones Curry.

Doris was a Presbyterian by faith.

In addition...

Feb 11, 2020

BRIAN K. MCBRIDE

Brian K. McBride, much-loved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 63, February 11, 2020.  He was born November 16, 1956 in Barnesville, Ohio, son of the late Harry and Mary Thomas McBride.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Floyd and Ford...