Obituaries

Aug 2, 2019

MARGARET L. BLAKE

Margaret L. Blake, 88, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away August 2, 2019 at her home with her loving family by her side.  She was born to John Montgomery and Kathryn Mahan Yocum on June 9, 1931 in Kensington, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, preceding Margaret in death was her husband, Charles...

Jul 31, 2019

James E. Mills, 79, of Martins Ferry formerly of Tiltonsville, died Wednesday July 31, 2019 at his home. He was born October 10, 1939 in Tiltonsville, a son of the late James F. and Bessie Mae (Chamberlin) Mills.

He was a retired member of the Laborers Union #809 Steubenville, a Methodist by faith and a Veteran of...

Jul 30, 2019

BONNIE MELISSA MALYERCK ANDERSON

Bonnie Melissa Malyerck Anderson is home!!!!!!!   Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!  Heaven received a beautiful, loving soul July 30, 2019.  Bonnie was born May 9, 1953 to loving parents, John Joseph Malyerck and Pearl Agnes Malyerck.  She was brought home and greeted by her older sisters, Mary and Janie.

Bonnie graduated from Union...

Jul 29, 2019

Kathy L. (Alltop) Shultz, 69, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, July 29, 2019 at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC. She was born January 31, 1950 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Russell E. and Opal M. (Groves) Alltop.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers: Daniel and Russell...

Jul 28, 2019

Franklin "Sonny" O. Conaway, 90, of Shadyside, OH died July 28, 2019 at Shadyside Health Care Center.  He was born February 18, 1929, a son of the late Frank and Martha (Blake) Conaway.

Frank was a retired Mechanic for West Virginia-Ohio Motor Sales,was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Korean War, and was a member...

Jul 27, 2019

George Francis "Jay" Stock, Jr. 96, of Martins Ferry, Ohio peacefully left this earth Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling, WV.

He was born June 27, 1923 in Dillonvale, Ohio first born son of the late George and Helen (Ciereszewski) Stock.

Jay was a graduate of Dillonvale High School and served...

Jul 25, 2019

JoAnn A. (Bondy) Muntean, 83, of Colerain, OH, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born August 21, 1935 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Albert R. And Freda L. (Walker) Bondy.

JoAnn was a member of the First Baptist Church, Martins Ferry.

In addition to her...

Jul 24, 2019

Charlotte Helen Cole Hood, 72 of Bellaire died Wednesday July 24, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born November 5, 1946 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Oscar A. and Mary A. (Miller) Loeffler.

She was a member of the First Christian Church Martins Ferry, and a former employee of Shadyside Health Care Center and...

Jul 22, 2019

Norman F. "Stormin Norman" Thompson 60, of Bridgeport died Monday July 22, 2019 at Cumberland Pointe Nursing Center St. Clairsville.

He was born September 3, 1958 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Norman F. Sr. and Marie R. (Timberlake) Thompson.

He was a self-employed carpenter.

Norman is survived by his daughter...

Jul 21, 2019

James A. Baker, 61, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born September 2, 1957 in Sewickley, PA a son of the late William R. and Alice M. (Lyons) Baker.

James worked for McKeen Security.

Surviving are his daughter, Nicole Baker, siblings; Paul (Carol) Baker, Rose...

Jul 20, 2019

DAN L. PHILLIPS

Dan L. Phillips. 68, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away, July 20, 2019 at OSU Medical Center Critical Care Unit, after struggling for several weeks, from an unfortunate fall.  Born October 16, 1950 in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Earl E. Phillips and Helen B. King Phillips.

In addition...

Jul 20, 2019

Salena Mary Tyler, 86, of Bridgeport, OH died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at home. Salena was born on Jan. 31, 1933 in Bridgeport, OH.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline Miller. She was a Jehovah's Witnesses and enjoyed sharing Bible truths with many. Salena is survived by daughters, Francine Williams, Teresa Taylor (Leslie), Beverlee Tyler, Alicia...

Jul 19, 2019

Toni Marie Fetty, 33 of Dillonvale, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born on September 23, 1985 in Bellaire a daughter of Charles Bomboris and Mary (Kuttie) Bomboris.  Toni was a 2003 graduate of Harrison Hills High School and a member of the Cadiz Church of Christ.  She was active in all aspects of...

Jul 18, 2019

Judith Kay (Westlake) McLaughlin , 86, of Dublin, OH, died on July 18, 2019, at The Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing in Dublin.

She was born July 9, 1933 in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Melvin Jones Westlake and Dorothy (Pickens) Westlake, and raised with care in Colerain, OH alongside her sister, Diana.

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Jul 18, 2019

Mary J. (Solomon) Helms, 53, of Bridgeport, OH, died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born July 12, 1966 in Wheeling, a daughter of James A. and Suzanne (Friend) Solomon of Bridgeport.

Mary was the former Librarian Manager of Bridgeport Library and a member of Lansing United Methodist Church.

In...

Jul 17, 2019

DR. JOHN MATTOX

Dr. John Mattox, 84, of Flushing, OH went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosalind Mattox; loving father of John R (Jennifer) Mattox Jr, of Blacklick, OH and Suzanne (James) Evans of Solon, Ohio; grandfather of Hillarie and Camille Mattox and...

Jul 16, 2019

Marge L. Curran, 88, of Martins Ferry, OH died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Bridgeport, OH. She was born May 28, 1931 in Neffs, OH a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Tomlin) Valoric.

Marge was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Martins Ferry.

In addition to her...

Jul 16, 2019

Virginia Grace Paoletti, 78, of Lansing.  Passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Rolling Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on August 20, 1940 the only daughter of the late Ray and Lena (Hitchcock) Snider Sr.  Virginia was employed for many years by the Ohio Valley Medical Center, where she worked in the gift shop.

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Jul 15, 2019

Joyce Ann Hatcher

Indianapolis - Joyce Ann Hatcher, 67, passed away July 15, 2019. She was born September 8, 1951 and was an active member of Traders Point Church of Christ. Survivors are; husband of 49 years, Gary W. Hatcher; parents, Wilbur and Dorothy Raymer; brother, Mark Raymer; 5 children, Stephen, Gregory, Elizabeth Walker, David, Kathleen Gehlhausen;...

Jul 14, 2019

Mary E. (Spinder) Edwards, 85, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. She was born May 23, 1934 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late John and Stella (Franczak) Spinder.

Mary was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Martins Ferry. She was a member of...