Obituaries

Sep 9, 2019

Sherman Charles Lollathin, 72, of Martins Ferry, passed away on September 9, 2019 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born on November 3, 1946 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Warren and Sarah (Thompson) Lollathin.

Sherman is survived by his three daughters, Theresa Myers, Hope Fox and Pam Lollathin; a son, James (Diane) Fields;...

Sep 7, 2019

MICHAEL W. WHALEY

Michael W. Whaley, 56, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Forest Hill Care Center.  Born in Concord, California December 30, 1962, he was the son of Donald and Shirley Lynn Whaley.

Preceding Michael in death was his brother, Mark Whaley.

His memory will live on...

Sep 4, 2019

Edward M. Grimm, 50, of Hilliard, OH passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at his home.

He will be dearly missed by his family and is survived by his children, Kiersten and Tyler Grimm of Upper Arlingtion, OH; parents, Ralph and Esther Grimm of Beavercreek, OH; brother, David (Leslie) Grimm; nephew and niece, Jeremy and Molly; fiancé,...

Sep 3, 2019

John Joseph Volan Sr., 77, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in East Ohio Reginal Hospital.  He was born on July 6, 1942 in Wheeling a son of the late Bert and Helen Volan.  He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, served his country from 1960 through 1964 in the United States Marine...

Sep 3, 2019

Joseph Roger Holler, 71, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on March 4, 1948 from Blaine a son of the late, William and Evelyn Holler.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corp for 11 years and earned the rank of Staff Sargent.  Joseph was a Vietnam Veteran and...

Aug 31, 2019

RUTH SCOTT

Ruth Scott, 85, now rests in peace after entering her eternal home on August 31, 2019. Born June 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Dexter and Zelma Baker of Barnesville.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Baker Barrett and brother, Dexter Baker,...

Aug 29, 2019

MARJORIE L. BURKHART

Marjorie L. Burkhart, 86, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on August 29, 2019 at Park Health Care.  Born May 25, 1933 in West Wheeling, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Coss McClelland.

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

Aug 29, 2019

Frank G. "Jerry" Bench, 80, of Bridgeport, OH, died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Forest Hills Care Center in St. Clairsville, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 4, 1939 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Frank and Louise (Marx) Bench.

He was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Yorkville Plant with...

Aug 29, 2019

Ruth Ann Vargo, 75, of Clarington, OH, passed away August 29th, 2019 at OVMC.  She was born April 16, 1944, in Martins Ferry, OH, a daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (McPeak) Jones.

Ruth was a retired caregiver for REM, was a Methodist by faith, and gave generously to charities like St. Jude's, the American Heart...

Aug 28, 2019

Joseph W. Sansone 87, of Lansing died Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Rolling Hills Nursing Center. He was born December 17, 1931 in Wheeling, a son of the late Anthony and Pauline (Mrusek) Sansone.

Joe was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant with 42 years of service, a US Army Veteran, a member...

Aug 26, 2019

CARLA KING

Carla M. King, 57, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away, August 26, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.  She was born January 16, 1962 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Kenneth and Kathleen Glover King.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Cooper.

Carla will...

Aug 24, 2019

James A. "Jamie" Stewart Jr. 62, of Martins Ferry formerly of Bridgeport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday August 24, 2019 at his home. He was born October 16, 1955 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late James Sr. and Mary (Green) Stewart.

He was a retired employee of the former Cleveite Corporation Lansing...

Aug 23, 2019

MARY E. REYNOLDS

Mary E. Reynolds, 90, of Beallsville, Ohio and formerly of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away August 23, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Rebecca Miller.  She was born December 15, 1928 in Akron, Ohio, daughter of the late Clyde and Josephine Gales Howard.

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

Aug 23, 2019

Vickie Jean (Merkel) Kelly, 71 of Yorkville, formerly of Dillonvale, passed unexpectedly at UPMC Mercy Pittsburgh surrounded by her family. She was born August 10, 1948 in Massillon, a daughter of the late Myron "Dig" and Doris Jean (Hayes) Merkel.

She was a private caregiver, a homemaker, and also an avid Pittsburgh Pirate and Steeler fan.

Aug 23, 2019

James W. "Jim" Purtiman Sr., 76 of Bridgeport, died peacefully at his home on Friday August 23, 2019. He was born on February 8, 1943 in Glen Dale, WV, to James B. and Mary Marie Minor Purtiman.

Jim was a US Army Veteran, he retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Beech Bottom Plant after 27 years. He was...

Aug 22, 2019

Richard S. Barath, 69, of Smithfield, formerly of Barton, OH died Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Wheeling Medical Park following a brief illness.

He was born September 26, 1949 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Steven Barath and Irene Vargas Barath.

Rich formerly worked at Shadyside Stamping and was retired from Buckeye...

Aug 21, 2019

Myra Joan (Sommer) Herink, 72, of Brookside, OH passed away peacefully August 21, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital.

She was born January 24, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late William and Sarah (Hall) Sommer.

In addition to her parents, Myra was preceded in death by her sister, Erma (Sommer) Kasper of St. Clairsville,...

Aug 20, 2019

WANDA G. CLIFT

Wanda G. Clift, 76, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2019, at her home following a sudden illness. She was born January 27, 1943 in Barnesville, daughter of the late Pearl "Bundy" Robb and Martha Carpenter Robb.

Wanda was a loving wife and wonderful mother to her four children. She...

Aug 20, 2019

Jerry Lynn Kernik 71 of Powhatan, died Tuesday August 20, 2019 at Sienna Hills Nursing Center. She was born April 8, 1948 in Wheeling a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lou (Hartman) Kernik.

She was a retired Medical Office Secretary, and a Methodist by faith.

Jerry is survived by a sister Connie (Skip)...

Aug 18, 2019

DONNA M. TAYLOR

Donna M. Taylor, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away August 18, 2019 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 3, 1937.

She was preceded in death by her sons; Mark and David Napolitano.

Donna's memory will forever be cherished by those who survive;...