Obituaries

Jul 13, 2019

Fred Melnick, 95, of Bridgeport, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 in the Continuous Care Center.  He was born in Bridgeport on January 25, 1924 a son of the late John and Amelia Melnick.  He served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corps, was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers...

Jul 12, 2019

John P. Negolfka, 66, of Dillonvale, OH died July 12, 2019 at his home.  He was born May 12, 1953, a son of the late John and Vera (Kolesko) Negolfka.  John was an employee for Euclid Chemical Company, was a Catholic by faith, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  John is survived by his daughter, Chrissy (Andrew) Wertz of...

Jul 9, 2019

Dolores M. Hoyo 86, of Tipp City formerly of St. Clairsville, died Tuesday July 9, 2019 at Spring Meade Health Center Tipp City. She was born November 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Julia (Saxon) Hrdlicka and her step-father George "Cookie" Cook.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst, a member...

Jul 8, 2019

Virginia "Jean" Ann (Gonot) Baker, Clearwater, Florida died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home. She has been called home by the Lord and is finally at peace after a long, painful battle with cancer. Born on Friday, January 10, 1932 in Bridgeport, Ohio to George and Hedia (Nellie) Gonot who both emigrated from...

Jul 7, 2019

Clyde "Allen" Rufer, of Lansing, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 7, 2019.  He is the son of the late Clyde Allen Rufer, Sr. and the late Marjorie Amelia Smith Rufer.  He was born on January 1, 1947 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.  Mr. Rufer was a 1965 graduate of...

Jul 6, 2019

Evelyn Marie Kulhawik, 90 of Pickerington, formerly of Dillonvale, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 in the Pickerington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on February 3, 1929 in Rayland a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Chambers) Karkoska.  She was a proud alumnus of the class of 1947 at Dillonvale High School.  Evelyn was a strong-willed...

Jul 6, 2019

Ruth Murray 93 of Dillonvale, died Saturday July 6, 2019 at Trinity Medical Center West. She was born January 21, 1926 in Dillonvale, a daughter of the late Clarence and Agnes (Vlcek) Smith.

She was a retired bookkeeper for the New Cooperative Company, and a member of the Dillonvale United Methodist Church, the CSA lodge, and the...

Jul 3, 2019

Rauslynn Marsine Platt, born on March 23, 1975 in Richmond, Indiana to Reginald and Naomi White, gained her wings on July 3, 2019.

Raus lived in Richmond, Indiana most of her life until moving to Bridgeport, Ohio 6 years ago. Raus had a very loving and giving heart. Raus helped in the care of in-laws and grandchildren....

Jul 3, 2019

Paul W. Crane, 88, of Cadiz, OH went home to be with the Lord July 3, 2019.  He passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Paul was born March 18, 1931, in Moundsville, a son of the late Elmer E. and Leota M. (Hawkins) Crane.

Bishop Paul Crane was a retired Pastor for the...

Jul 2, 2019

Connie Mae Oblak, 71, of Tiltonsville, formerly of Dillonvale, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on March 21, 1948 the only child of Sherman E. and Martha L. (McAllister) Moore.  Connie was a lifelong member of the Dillonvale Presbyterian Church where she held several different offices and...

Jul 1, 2019

Richard W. "Dick" Lyle, 77, of Bridgeport, OH, died July 1, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born August 24, 1941, in Bridgeport, OH, a son of the late Walter and Mildred (Harding) Lyle.

Dick was retired from the R.E. Burger Power Plant in Dilles Bottom, was a U.S. Army Veteran, was a member of the Bridgeport...

Jun 30, 2019

John W. Sikora, 80, of Colerain, OH died June 30, 2019 at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center.  He was born October 10, 1938, in Maynard, OH, a son of the late Charles and Rose (Janoski) Sikora.  John was retired from Wheeling Wholesale where he was a truck driver for 34 years.  He also worked for Lash Paving in Colerain, was...

Jun 28, 2019

Emma A. Kinsey, 95, of Harrisville, OH passed to her heavenly home on Friday, June 28th, 2019 at Liza's Place in Wheeling.  She was born March 11, 1924, on the family farm on Maynard Rd., to the late Philip and Mary (Ringwald) Kolb Sr.  She was a loving mom, grandma, and great grandma.  Emma was a member of the...

Jun 26, 2019

Kalis F. Kozak, Sr., 78, of Stewartsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at home. He was born July 31, 1940 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Frank and Jane (Pietrzak) Kozak.

Kalis was a retired auto mechanic.

Surviving are his children; Kalis F. (Meachelle) Kozak, II of...

Jun 24, 2019

Sandra E. Henry, 69, of Bridgeport, OH died June 24, 2019 at her home.  She was born January 22, 1950 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (McIntire) Bonenberger.  She was a former employee at the Sonny Boy Restaurant.  Sandra is survived by her husband, Eugene Henry Sr.; children, Denise (Al) Vilano of Martins Ferry,...

Jun 22, 2019

Larry Thomas Digman, 73 of Dillonvale, passed away on Saturday, June 22 in his home.  He was born on October 17, 1945 in Martins Ferry a son of the late, Bernard and Eulah (Craddock) Digman.  Larry was a member of the Dillonvale Eagles and the Dillonvale Firemen's Club.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Rager and...

Jun 20, 2019

EVA MAY JACKSON

Eva May Jackson, 105, of Barnesville, Ohio, was welcomed into God's loving embrace and reunited with her husband, Donald, on June 20, 2019. She was born on October 19, 1913 in Salesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Rudolphin and Rosalee O'Connor St. Clair.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she...

Jun 19, 2019

Brenda S. Thorpe, 66, of Bridgeport, OH died June 19, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born October 22, 1952, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Darrell and Shirley (Anderson) Snodgrass.  Brenda was a former employee at Oglebay Park and was a Christian by faith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jun 18, 2019

Clyde "Buck" Stewart, Jr., 94, of Groveport, OH, formerly of Flushing, OH died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. He was born May 15, 1925 in Flushing, OH a son of the late Clyde and Clarissa (Walker) Stewart.

"Buck" retired from the former R. & F. Coal Company and was a member of...

Jun 18, 2019

Ruth V. (Reed) Calvert, 91, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at the home of her daughter-in-law in Morristown, OH. Ruth was born in Steubenville, OH on September 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Margaret (Fitzsimmons) and Earl Reed. She retired from the Bellaire Garment Company. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded...