Obituaries

Apr 25, 2019

HAVLICEK, John Joseph, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 25th, 2019 at the age of 79 in Jupiter, FL from complications of Parkinson's Disease. On April 8, 1940, John was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Frank and Mandy (Turkal) Havlicek. John and his sisters Rose and Marilyn, and brother...

Apr 25, 2019

DOROTHY E. WILSON

Dorothy E. Wilson, 90, formerly of Bethesda, Ohio and most recently of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away, April 25, 2019 at Liza's Place.  She was born in Speidel, Ohio on August 6, 1928 to Sherman and Martha Cumberlidge.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Wilson;...

Apr 23, 2019

Irene J. Pesta, 82, of Mingo Junction, OH passed away April 23, 2019 at her son's home in York, PA.  She was born September 27, 1936, in Mingo Juction, OH, a daughter of the late Michael and Ann (Kucer) Verba.  Irene has now rejoined the love of her life, John.  She married her Highschool sweetheart in 1960.  In addition...

Apr 23, 2019

Alice Viola "Vi" Hanson, 96, of Bridgeport, OH died April 23, at Rolling Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born February 1, 1923, in Lowden, IA, a daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Harding) Barnes.  Alice was a retired executive secretary for Wheeling National Bank, was a member of the former Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, a member...

Apr 23, 2019

Christopher Donald Ray, 60, of Bridgeport, formerly of Martins Ferry, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Rolling Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was born on August 13, 1958 a son of the late, Jack and Martha (Streight) Ray.

Chris is survived by daughters, Hyacin Ray (Alec Smith) and Melissa (Zack) Snider; sons, Christopher Smith and Justin Caprita;...

Apr 22, 2019

HARRY MCGEE

Harry McGee, 83, of Barnesville, Ohio, joined our Lord, on the day of his anniversary to his wife of 58 years, Ruthann, on April 22, 2019.  They are together again, walking hand in hand in the lasting beauty of heaven.

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

Apr 20, 2019

Sheila Lynn Dunn, 69, of St. Clairsville, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Allegheny General Hospital.  She was born in Bridgeport on December 20, 1949 a daughter of the late Charles and Eunice (Everson) Butler.  She was an ordained Minister of The House of the Lord Church.

Sheila is survived by her son, Torrey (Jessica) Dunn;...

Apr 19, 2019

IRENE L. KLINE

Irene L. Kline, 87, of New Concord, Ohio and most recently of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019.  Born May 15, 1931 in Livermore, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Barnhart and Vernadine Hubert Barnhart.

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

Apr 19, 2019

Donald R. Houk, 86, of Bridgeport formerly of New Cumberland, died Friday April 19, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born November 24, 1932 in Punxsutawney, Pa, a son of the late Richard D. and Edith I. (Mitchell) Houk.

He was a retired sales manager for the former Mead Supermarket Co. in Arizona for more than 30...

Apr 18, 2019

DONALD R. SCOTT

Donald R. Scott, 88, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away April 18, 2019 at Monroe County Care Center.  Born December 16, 1928 in Necedah, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Harold and Annabelle Scott.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Scott.

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Apr 16, 2019

JUDY BUTLER

Judy Butler, 56, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born March 28, 1963 in Barnesville, Ohio, daughter of Janet Gibbons Whiteley and the late Harman Whiteley.

Cherishing the beautiful memories Judy leaves behind are those who survive; her husband of 36 years, Tom Butler of...

Apr 16, 2019

Sandra S. Sambuco, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, OH passed away April 16th at her home.  She was born June 16, 1940, in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Howard Walker and Marian (Richards) Walker-Hamilton.   Sandra was a retired secretary for Carson Petroleum and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Apr 14, 2019

Dolores W. (Hartmann) Williams, 90, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Marvel Manor Assisted Living, Las Vegas. She was born November 25, 1928 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Paul A. and Martha (Kahlert) Hartmann.

Dolores retired from the former Williams S.S. Maintenance Co. She was...

Apr 14, 2019

Juanita F. Guy, 71, of Bridgeport, OH, formerly of Calcutta, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus, April 14, 2019 at Ohio Valley Medical Center.  She was born November 26, 1947, in East Liverpool, OH, a daughter of the late Herman and Lucille (Price) Larkins.  Juanita worked at the former Bobbie Brooks, was a beautician...

Apr 10, 2019

Rebecca L. Burdine, 64 of Jacobsburg formerly of Martins Ferry, died Wednesday April 10, 2019 at Acuity Hospital Bellaire. She was born September 5, 1954 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Norma L. (Piper) Jones.

She was an employee of the former Coronet Foods in Wheeling, and a Methodist by faith.

Apr 9, 2019

Margaret J. "Marge" (Neavin) Hicks, 98, of Mt. Pleasant, OH, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Cumberland Point Care Center, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born August 10, 1920 in Tiltonsville, OH a daughter of the late Frank H. Neavin, Sr., and Maude (Howell) Neavin.

Marge was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Order of...

Apr 9, 2019

Thomas Struck, 79, of Martins Ferry, OH died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at East Liverpool City Hospital, East Liverpool, OH. He was born December 21, 1939.

Tom was a retired Machinist for Wheeling Machine Shop and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

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

Apr 9, 2019

TINA MARIE SECREST (HALL)

Tina Marie Secrest, 60, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away, April 9, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  Born February 5, 1959 in Cambridge, Ohio, she is the daughter of Mary "Fran" Thompson Hall and the late Cecil L. Hall.

Tina was a graduate from Zane Trace High School in 1977.  She had worked...

Apr 9, 2019

Willard "Buck" Cordery Jr., 54, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in his home.  He was born on October 30, 1964 in Beaver Falls, PA a son of the late Willard and Doris (Buchannan) Cordery Sr.  Buck loved all sports especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

He is survived by a daughter,...

Apr 8, 2019

Michael Conway, 50, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, April 8, 2019 in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born May 23, 1968 in Martins Ferry a son of Rosemary (Harris) Conway and the late Jerry A. Conway.

He was employed by Stoney Hollow Tire of Martins Ferry where he considered everyone he worked with as his...