Obituaries

May 30, 2019

Albert V. "Vergil" Tubaugh Sr., 88, of Bridgeport, OH passed away May 30th, 2019 at Forest Hills Rehabilitation Center.  He was born September 21, 1930, in Warwood, WV, a son of the late Sherman and Lula (Stine) Tubaugh.  Vergil was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kirkwood, was a serviceman for Amerigas, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. ...

May 29, 2019

Catherine M. Delbrugge, 56 of Bridgeport died Wednesday May 29, 2019 at her home. She was born November 1, 1962 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of Eva J. Delbrugge and of the late James J. Delbrugge.

She was a member of The Experience Church of Wolfhurst and she had a strong faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ.  ...

May 29, 2019

Cameron A. Baker, 26, of Lansing died Wednesday May 29, 2019 at his home. He was born November 18, 1992 in Wheeling, a son of Ronald A. Sr. and Darlene (Nowakowski) Baker of Lansing.

He was a Union Roofer and a member of the Church of Christ in St. Clairsville.

In addition to his parents...

May 28, 2019

Frances M. Hall, 94, of Cleveland, OH, formerly of St. Clairsville, OH died May 28, 2019 at the Slovene Home for the Aged in Cleveland.  She was born May 20, 1925, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Fatuna) Bambic.  Frances was a Catholic by faith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

May 27, 2019

Evelyn M. Shelek, 80 of Wheeling died Monday May 27, 2019 at Meadows of Cadiz Nursing Facility. She was born May 31, 1938 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Clarence and Leona (Williams) Stewart.

She was a retired sales clerk, and a Christian by faith.

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

May 26, 2019

Shirley M. Jozwiak

Shirley M. Jozwiak, 79, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Emerald Pointe.  Born November 17, 1939 in Bethesda, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Alice Turner.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jozwiak and sisters, Ester...

May 25, 2019

Cora Lee (Bowie) Wilson, 75, of Martins Ferry, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  She was born on May 6, 1944 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late, Walter L. and Mildred (Williams) Bowie.  She was Baptist by faith and was baptized in Jesus's name by Elder Floyd Pitts when...

May 24, 2019

HOWARD E. PERKINS

On May 24, 2019, Howard E. Perkins, 78, of Beallsville, with his family by his side, was welcomed into his eternal home.  He was born November 18, 1940 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of the late John Virgil Perkins and Wilma Mae Walter Perkins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

May 23, 2019

Nelson Florence, 73, of Bridgeport, OH died May 23rd, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV.  He was born January 26, 1946, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late George and Anne (Babich) Florence.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Florence.  Nelson is survived by his brother, Douglas Florence of...

May 22, 2019

WILLIAM W. STEPHENS

William W. Stephens, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.  He was born on March 16, 1942 in Boston, Ohio.

William is now together with those who preceded him in death; mother, Glenda Stephens-Betts; step-father,...

May 19, 2019

Jose W. "Willie" Melendez, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born November 9, 1948 in San Juan, PR, a son of the late Jose Melendez and Marie (Kovas) Koucoumaris.

Willie retired from the Mingo Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a member of the...

May 18, 2019

Betty M. Petrella, 89, of Bonifay, FL, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in her home.  She was born in Ambridge, PA on February 13, 1930 a daughter of the late George E. and Elizabeth (Seeley) Swartz.

Betty is survived by a daughter-in-law, Susan Petrella; 2 sisters, Mary DeMatteis and Dorothy Garrison; 3 grandchildren, Chris Sciolino,...

May 18, 2019

Agnes Marie Panepucci, 93, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital after a brief illness.

Agnes was born September 30, 1925, in Piney Fork and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Gondek) Slivenski. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Christina and siblings Joseph, John and Irene...

May 17, 2019

Dr. Michael Paul (Mike) Dziewatkoski, 53, passed away May 17, 2019 from natural causes while in Wisconsin for his profession.  He resided in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born January 8, 1966 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son to the late Julius and MaryAnn (Faldowski) Dziewatkoski.

Mike is survived by his sisters and brothers:  Katherine Ann (Rafael) Chirinos...

May 16, 2019

George Michael Reese, 65, of Carrolton, OH, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in his residence.  He was born on June 18, 1953 a son of the late Howard E. "Mike" and Hannelore (Kolleck) Reese.  George was a member of Carpenters Union Local 186, was a hard working loving father and enjoyed playing the guitar.

He...

May 14, 2019

Bert L. Mozena, 75, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born October 1, 1943 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Kendall R. and Mary June (Hanna) Mozena.

He graduated from Martins Ferry High School and Ohio University. Bert...

May 14, 2019

Martha L. (Nagy) Fisher 77, passed away on May 14, 2019 in Naples, FL. Martha was born and raised in her parents' home the late Frank and Martha F. (Surowka) Nagy in Blaine, on September 20, 1941.

She was preceded in death besides her parents by a brother George K. Nagy.

Martha graduated from OVGH...

May 14, 2019

Rick L. Games 66, of Bridgeport died Tuesday May 14, 2019 at his home. He was born November 5, 1952 in Wheeling, a son of the late Howard and Olga (DeCotto) Games.

He was a retired employee of the city of St. Clairsville, and a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church.

In addition to...

May 13, 2019

Harrie Lee Perko, 75, of Bridgeport died Monday, May 13, 2019 at Allegheny Veterans Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born December 16, 1944 in Wheeling, a son of the late Frank and Creola M. (Covington) Perko.

Harrie was a Catholic by faith, and a veteran in the U.S. Army.

In addition to his parents, he was...

May 13, 2019

JOSEPH PABOUCEK III

Joseph Paboucek, III, 65, of Belmont, Ohio, died Monday, May 13, 2019 at Barnesville Hospital.  Born December 13, 1953 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph Paboucek and Shirley L. Fry Paboucek.  Joseph is also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry (Huck) Paboucek; sister, Sherry Fort, and his...