Obituaries

Nov 15, 2019

Elvera R. (Bruni) Miller, 97, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, went to be with her Savior, Friday, November 15, 2019 at Meadows of Cadiz, OH. She was born February 14, 1922 in Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Vincent and Teresa (Esposito) Bruni.

A bookkeeper by trade, she worked for the AAA of Washington, DC and...

Nov 15, 2019

PEGGY L. MARKOVICH

Flying high with the angels, Peggy L. Markovich, 82, of Piedmont, Ohio went home at Trinity West Health System in Steubenville, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Flushing, Ohio, July 15, 1937.  She loved playing Bingo and enjoyed puzzle books.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and...

Nov 14, 2019

Chester F. Orzolek, 86, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Forest Hills Nursing Home, St. Clairsville. He was born February 19, 1933 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Stanley and Anna (Petryka) Orzolek.

Chester retired from the Yorkville Plant Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church,...

Nov 13, 2019

Robert H. Roth, 93, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Life Care Ctr. of Medina, OH. He was born November 24, 1925 in Martins Ferry a son of the late John Roth, Sr. and Anna (Lander) Roth.

He was a retired meat cutter with the former A & P and Super Duper...

Nov 13, 2019

Capt. Andrew Jon "AJ" Ciechomski, USAF, died at home on November 13, 2019, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. The St. Clairsville native graduated from The Linsly School in 2010 and the Air Force Academy in 2014. While at Linsly, AJ was on the Headmaster"s Performance List for every grading period while he attended. He was a...

Nov 12, 2019

Debbie Sue Kaiser, age 64 of Barton, Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2019 at home surrounded by family.

She was born October 19, 1955 in Martin's Ferry and was the daughter of the late William Barker, Jr & Margaret (Bachie) Barker. She is preceded in death by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was...

Nov 12, 2019

Adelaide June Widmor died Tuesday November 12, 2019 on her 99th birthday at Wheeling Continuous Care Center. She was born November 12, 1920 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late George and Mary Ann (Derry) Beard.

She was a housewife and a Catholic.

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

Nov 11, 2019

GEORGETTA WANITA SMITH ELLIS

Georgetta Wanita Smith Ellis, 95, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away on November 11, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, with her family at her side.  She was born on October 24, 1924 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Della Walkenhauer and Ray Smith.

Georgetta was a member of Colerain Presbyterian Church,...

Nov 10, 2019

Frank Talarico, Jr, 94 of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, WV. He was born December 3, 1924 in New Kensington, PA a son of the late Frank Talarico, Sr. and Lillian (Hercules) Talarico.

He was a retired truck driver for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel.

Frank was a member of St. Mary's...

Nov 10, 2019

Patrick F. Babka 69, of Bridgeport, died Sunday November 10, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born June 23, 1950 in Norwalk, OH, a son of June (Peterka) Babka of Upper St. Clair PA, and the late George Babka.

Pat was retired from CONSOL Murry Energy with 40 years of service, and a veteran in the US...

Nov 8, 2019

JOHN JOSEPH TIPTON

John Joseph Tipton, 86 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.  He was born November 19, 1932 in Piedmont, Ohio to the late Joseph and Myrtle (Duffy) Tipton.  He was preceded in death by siblings; Jim, Donald, Mike, Geneva, Peggy, Myrtle, Geraldine and Daisy.

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Nov 8, 2019

ATTORNEY DAVID L. BARNES

Attorney David L. Barnes, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia.

He was born August 28, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa to the late Hubert and Marjorie Barnes. He is a retired Lt. Colonel from the Marine Corps.  He was a graduate of...

Nov 6, 2019

Dr. John T. Myers, PhD of St. Clairsville, OH died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born December 23, 1935 in Martins Ferry, OH a son of the late Lydia Myers.

Dr. Myers was a retired principal/teacher of the Martins Ferry City School District for 35 years. He was a member of...

Nov 6, 2019

Joan Greenlee, 87, of Bridgeport, OH passed away November 6, 2019 at her home.  She was born March 5, 1932, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Ernest and Carrie (Harr) Berry.

Joan was a former server at Oglebay's Wilson Lodge, and was a member of the Church of God in Bridgeport where she served...

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...