Obituaries

Oct 18, 2019

RALPH G. ZEDIKER

Ralph "Boxer" G. Zediker, 70, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away October 18, 2019.  Born December 16, 1948 in Washington, Pennsylvania, he was one of seven children born to the late Ralph and Margaret Fox Zediker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Tracey Zediker and Cindy...

Oct 18, 2019

Samuel S. Clark 69, of Bridgeport, died Friday October 18, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born December 9, 1949 in Moundsville, a son of the late John M. and Olga Ann (Schmidt) Clark.

He was a retired accountant for Perry & Associates in St. Clairsville, also he attended both East Richland Evangelical Friends Church in St....

Oct 17, 2019

Pamela A. (Echols) Hofsiss, 66, of Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at home. She was born February 15, 1953 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late John and Annabelle (Clemens) Echols.

She retired from Kroger and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church both of Martins Ferry.

In addition to...

Oct 16, 2019

MARK A. RINKES

Mark A. Rinkes, 55, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away October 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on October 25, 1963, son of the late George Rinkes, Sr. and Mary Nagy Rinkes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George...

Oct 15, 2019

Patricia L. Wrobel 69, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday October 15, 2019 at Altercare of Adena. She was born October 6, 1950 in Martins Ferry a daughter the late Dominic and Rose Marie (Zackey) Piazza.

She was a retired employee of Ogden News, Wheeling and Catholic by Faith.

In addition to her parents she was...

Oct 13, 2019

Norma Maria (Butera) Moskonas, 88, of Wheeling, formerly of Yorkville, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 13, 2019 in her home.  She was born in Yorkville on March 11, 1931 a daughter of the late Joseph and Dina (Giacomelli) Butera.  Norma loved life and her family.  She was a devoted daughter, wife and mother who lived life to its fullest. ...

Oct 12, 2019

Mildred J. Trouten, 100, of Bridgeport, died Saturday October 12, 2019 at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center Bridgeport. She was born June 24, 1919 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Mildred D. (Crider) Githens.

She was a Methodist by faith and a homemaker.

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

Oct 12, 2019

Diana Lynn Scarfo, 64, of Brilliant, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Trinity Hospital.  She was born on April 28, 1955 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James and Gladys (Ward) Walker.  Diana was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mingo Junction.

She is survived by her husband, Randy Scarfo; a son,...

Oct 6, 2019

Kaliope "Mary" Maistros, 82, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Beacon House at Forest Hills, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born May 15, 1937 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Gus and Koula (Mavrotheris) Maistros.

Mary retired from the former Bell Nursing Home. She was a...

Oct 6, 2019

Thomas P. "Briggle" Lesnick, 76, of Bridgeport, OH passed away October 6, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born April 23, 1943, in Bridgeport, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Viola (Trybuski) Lesnick.   Thomas was retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel, was a member of the Foresters Club in Bridgeport, and St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Oct 6, 2019

TOGETHER AGAIN

Wensyel, Catherine R. (Bluthardt) of Wheeling, WV passed away on October 6, 2019 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.

Catherine was born June 13, 1924, the third daughter of the late William and Gladys (Tanks) Bluthardt of Bridgeport, OH.  She was a loving wife to Charles Joseph Wensyel for 56 years and mother to...

Oct 5, 2019

DANIEL D. CONNORS

Daniel D. Connors, 75, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away, October 5, 2019. Born June 25, 1944 in Bellaire, Ohio, he was one of 18 children of the late Patrick and Mary Connors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters; Martin, Lawrence, Angel, Thomas, Patrick...

Oct 5, 2019

William R. (Bill) Hanson, 79, of Martins Ferry, died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital surrounded by friends and family.  Bill was born in Martins Ferry on October 23, 1939 to the late James and Mildred Swearengen

Hanson.  He was retired from Wheeling Steel Mill in Yorkville, OH and was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran...

Oct 1, 2019

Frank J. Pawlus, 69, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born December 22, 1949 in Middlesex, NJ a son of the late Michael and Mary (Orzel) Pawlus.

He worked for the former Matlack Tank Lines as a mechanic/truck driver and retired from Lash Paving as a truck...

Oct 1, 2019

Mary G. DiStefano. It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved Aunt Mary, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at her home.

She was born March 28, 1930 in Martins Ferry, OH the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Helen (Bernardi) DiStefano.

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

Sep 27, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Coyne, 81, passed away on Friday September 27, 2019. Born on May 3, 1938 in Wheeling WV to the late Thomas Regis Coyne and Martha L. Coyne. He leaves behind his loving companion of twenty plus years, Justina Gabbert, Brothers: Msgr. George Coyne, Richard Coyne (Janet), Timothy Coyne (Nancy) and sister Agnes "Renee" (Coyne) Wilkins. Jerry was...

Sep 24, 2019

Edward L. Burke 62 of Wheeling formerly of Mt. Pleasant died Tuesday September 24, 2019 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born January 19, 1957 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Louis "Cutty Pipe" and Mary Lou (Bethel) Burke.

He was a Methodist by faith.

In addition to his parents...

Sep 23, 2019

Louis John "Jack" Schneider Jr., of St. Clairsville, OH, died on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Ohio Living Westminster Thurber in Columbus, OH. He was born December 3, 1927 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Louis J. Schneider, Sr. and Neva B. (Eaglen) Schneider.

He retired from M.G.M.C. Medical Supplies. Jack was a member of...

Sep 22, 2019

Barbara Jean (Kucera) Turvey Meadows, 86, formerly of Yorkville, OH and Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheeling, WV.

She was born September 30, 1932 in Bridgeport, OH daughter of the late Bedrick and Dana (Hopkins) Kucera.

Jean retired as the "Cafeteria Lady" and "No Bake" lady from the...

Sep 22, 2019

ROBERT B. FULTON

Robert B. Fulton, 83, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away, September 22, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.  Born July 3, 1936 in Warnock, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Eileen Dixon Fulton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Renee Fulton.