Obituaries

Sep 16, 2019

ROBERT A. MULDREW

Robert A. "Bob" Muldrew, 81, formerly of Morristown, Ohio and most recently of Mentor, Ohio, passed away peacefully, September 16, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.  Born December 4, 1938 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Patrick Muldrew and Maxine Eller Muldrew.

In...

Sep 15, 2019

Roland Cofer Hevener, 77, of Mingo Junction, passed away on September 15, 2019 in East Liverpool Hospital.  He was born on March 29, 1942 in Webster Springs, WV a son of the late Lester and Dorothy (Hamerick) Hevener.  He served his country in the United States Army and retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Mingo Plant.

He is...

Sep 14, 2019

Margaret Hardy, 93, of Dillonvale, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born June 23, 1926 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Centek) Lukacs.  Margaret was a former member of the Dillonvale Eagles and the Dillonvale CSA.  She often talked of working during the 1940's for...

Sep 14, 2019

Bernie Robert Godaway Sr., 72, of Bridgeport, passed away on September 14, 2019.  He was born on October 25, 1946 in Martins Ferry the only son of Joseph and Antonia (Sikora) Godaway.  Bernie served his country in the United States Navy, retired in 2016 from Murray Energy and was a member of the Maynard PNA and Maynard Sportsman Clubs....

Sep 12, 2019

Gary Russell Bell, 69, of Martins Ferry, OH, went home to be with the Lord and his mom and dad on September 12, 2019, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was a gentle soul who honored his mother and father all of their lives. His late parents were Merle and Mabel (Gasaway) Bell.

Gary was a transport...

Sep 10, 2019

Randell G. "Randy" Peake, 70 of Wheeling, died Tuesday September 10, 2019 at his home. He was born March 8, 1949 in Wheeling, son of the late Richard O. and Violet Louise (Heimberger) Peake .

He was a bartender for the Cave Club and Snake Club, and a Catholic by faith.

In addition to his...

Sep 9, 2019

Sherman Charles Lollathin, 72, of Martins Ferry, passed away on September 9, 2019 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born on November 3, 1946 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Warren and Sarah (Thompson) Lollathin.

Sherman is survived by his three daughters, Theresa Myers, Hope Fox and Pam Lollathin; a son, James (Diane) Fields;...

Sep 7, 2019

MICHAEL W. WHALEY

Michael W. Whaley, 56, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Forest Hill Care Center.  Born in Concord, California December 30, 1962, he was the son of Donald and Shirley Lynn Whaley.

Preceding Michael in death was his brother, Mark Whaley.

His memory will live on...

Sep 4, 2019

Edward M. Grimm, 50, of Hilliard, OH passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at his home.

He will be dearly missed by his family and is survived by his children, Kiersten and Tyler Grimm of Upper Arlingtion, OH; parents, Ralph and Esther Grimm of Beavercreek, OH; brother, David (Leslie) Grimm; nephew and niece, Jeremy and Molly; fiancé,...

Sep 3, 2019

John Joseph Volan Sr., 77, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in East Ohio Reginal Hospital.  He was born on July 6, 1942 in Wheeling a son of the late Bert and Helen Volan.  He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, served his country from 1960 through 1964 in the United States Marine...

Sep 3, 2019

Joseph Roger Holler, 71, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on March 4, 1948 from Blaine a son of the late, William and Evelyn Holler.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corp for 11 years and earned the rank of Staff Sargent.  Joseph was a Vietnam Veteran and...

Aug 31, 2019

RUTH SCOTT

Ruth Scott, 85, now rests in peace after entering her eternal home on August 31, 2019. Born June 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Dexter and Zelma Baker of Barnesville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Baker Barrett and brother, Dexter Baker,...

Aug 29, 2019

MARJORIE L. BURKHART

Marjorie L. Burkhart, 86, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on August 29, 2019 at Park Health Care.  Born May 25, 1933 in West Wheeling, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Coss McClelland.

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

Aug 29, 2019

Frank G. "Jerry" Bench, 80, of Bridgeport, OH, died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Forest Hills Care Center in St. Clairsville, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 4, 1939 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Frank and Louise (Marx) Bench.

He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant with...

Aug 29, 2019

Ruth Ann Vargo, 75, of Clarington, OH, passed away August 29th, 2019 at OVMC.  She was born April 16, 1944, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (McPeak) Jones.

Ruth was a retired caregiver for REM, was a Methodist by faith, and gave generously to charities like St. Jude's, the American Heart...

Aug 28, 2019

Joseph W. Sansone 87, of Lansing died Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Rolling Hills Nursing Center. He was born December 17, 1931 in Wheeling, a son of the late Anthony and Pauline (Mrusek) Sansone.

Joe was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant with 42 years of service, a US Army Veteran, a member...

Aug 26, 2019

CARLA KING

Carla M. King, 57, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away, August 26, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.  She was born January 16, 1962 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Kenneth and Kathleen Glover King.

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

Carla will...

Aug 24, 2019

James A. "Jamie" Stewart Jr. 62, of Martins Ferry formerly of Bridgeport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday August 24, 2019 at his home. He was born October 16, 1955 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late James Sr. and Mary (Green) Stewart.

He was a retired employee of the former Cleveite Corporation Lansing...

Aug 23, 2019

MARY E. REYNOLDS

Mary E. Reynolds, 90, of Beallsville, Ohio and formerly of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away August 23, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Rebecca Miller.  She was born December 15, 1928 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Clyde and Josephine Gales Howard.

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

Aug 23, 2019

Vickie Jean (Merkel) Kelly, 71 of Yorkville, formerly of Dillonvale, passed unexpectedly at UPMC Mercy Pittsburgh surrounded by her family. She was born August 10, 1948 in Massillon, a daughter of the late Myron "Dig" and Doris Jean (Hayes) Merkel.

She was a private caregiver, a homemaker, and also an avid Pittsburgh Pirate and Steeler fan.