Obituaries

Oct 28, 2019

Frank G. Givens, 80, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away October 28, 2019 at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV.

He was born July 27, 1939, in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late Benjamin and Bertella (Harper) Givens.

Frank was employed by Clevite Corporation of Lansing, retired from Penn-Wheeling Closure, was on the board of the...

Oct 27, 2019

John W. Jones, 67, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, October 27, 2019 at South Grand Strand Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1952 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Henry D. and Agnes (Zeleski) Jones.

He retired after 42 years of service from the Yorkville Plant Wheeling-Pittsburgh. John...

Oct 27, 2019

Ernest A. "Ernie" Marino, 99, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital Continuous Care Center, Wheeling, WV. Ernie was born March 27, 1920 in Chester, WV a son of the late Frank Marino, Sr. and Rose (Rocco) Marino.

Ernie retired from the Belmont County Engineer's Dept. and Heslop Funeral Home.

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Oct 27, 2019

JOHN D. BONTEMPO

John D. Bontempo, 84, St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away October 27, 2019 at his home with family by his side. He was born April 30, 1935 in Avella, Pennsylvania to the late Dominic and Lena Bontempo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard C. Bontempo...

Oct 25, 2019

James P. Ehni, 41, of Bridgeport, OH passed away October 25, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born September 29, 1978, in Wheeling, WV, a son of Philip Ehni and Kathleen (Young) Ehni.

James was an independent contracted truck driver for Prim Transportation in Springfield, Missouri.  He was a member of the N.R.A., O.O.I.D.A, and...

Oct 25, 2019

Sarah Virginia (Mozingo) Lofton

August 16, 1923 ~ October 25, 2019

Sarah Virginia (Mozingo) Lofton, 96, of Bellaire, Ohio, former resident and First Lady of Bridgeport and resident of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away with her family at her side on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 6:19pm at the Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, Ohio....

Oct 24, 2019

Barbara Mae Phillippi, 89, of Wheeling formerly of Adena, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Good Shepherd Nursing Home.  She was born on October 14, 1930 in Wheeling a daughter of the late William and Sarah (Voitle) Vargo.  She was a member of the Piney Fork Presbyterian Church, Piney Fork American Legion Auxiliary and retired from Marsh Wheeling...

Oct 24, 2019

LINDA ALBERTA ANDREWS

Linda Alberta Andrews was born to the late Albert and Gladys Bean on April 19, 1943 in Barnesville, Ohio. On March 3, 1961, she married James K. Andrews. Linda devoted the next 58 years of her life to her loving husband, family, and home, before passing away on October 24, 2019, at the age...

Oct 22, 2019

Peggy A. Denard, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH died Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Liza's Place, Valley Hospice South, Wheeling, WV. She was born February 15, 1949 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Karl W. and Betty M. (Danver) Kindberg.

Peggy retired from Nickles Bakery and was a member of the First Baptist Church both...

Oct 21, 2019

Linda L. (Paxton) Mozena, 78, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, October 21, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born March 18, 1941 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Robert H. and Regina M. (Doughty) Paxton.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kendall H. Mozena and...

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...