Obituaries

Apr 7, 2019

Jack E. Hill, 67, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Acuity Healthcare, Bellaire, OH. He was born January 27, 1952 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Elmer E. "Pete" and Virginia M. (Donley) Hill.

Jack retired as a Federal Surface Mine Inspector. He was a member of the 1st. United Methodist...

Apr 6, 2019

Laura "Chris, Chrissy, Red" Ormanec Chesnick, 99, of Westerville, OH, formerly of Blaine, OH died April 6, 2019 at Country View of Sunbury Nursing Home, a few months before her 100th birthday.  She was born July 14, 1919, in Blaine, OH, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna Ormanec.  Laura joined the Navy in World War II and held...

Apr 5, 2019

PHYLLIS JANE AGAR

Phyllis Jane Agar, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio, was welcomed into her eternal home, April 5, 2019.  Born September 19, 1936 in Bannock, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late David Robson and Pauline Davis Robson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Dean Agar,...

Apr 4, 2019

MICHELE M. SWALLIE ROMINGER

Michele M. Swallie Rominger's journey came to an end, April 4, 2019 at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born in Barnesville, Ohio on May 9, 1969, daughter of Mildred Doty Swallie and the late Donald Swallie.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Morgan Rominger...

Apr 4, 2019

Henry Phemester, Jr., 81, of Martins Ferry, died April 4th, 2019 at his home.  He was born March 6, 1938, to Mary Jane (Johnston) and Henry Phemester, Sr.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters, two brothers, and a son, Jerry.  Henry is survived by his wife, Suzanne, son, Larry, daughter-in-law, Martha, brother,...

Apr 2, 2019

Stella M. (Kuliewicz) Otto, 93, of Martins Ferry, OH died, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born April 25, 1925 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Josephine (Kogut) Kuliewicz.

Stella was a lifelong resident of Martins Ferry, and a devoted parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She...

Apr 2, 2019

Jeffrey L. Knutsen, 64, of Richmond, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. He was born May 29, 1954 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Dale D. Knutsen, Sr. and Catherine E. (Tierney) Knutsen.

Jeff was a cement finisher in the Valley for over 20 years...

Apr 2, 2019

It is with overwhelming sadness we announce the death of our father, grandpap, great grandpap, and loving husband Louis Lucci.

Louis was born January 28, 1928 in Wheeling, a son of the late Joseph and Angela (Maltese) Lucci.

He was a retired self employed Plumber of many years, a member of St. John's Bellaire, a...

Apr 1, 2019

TOGETHER AGAIN

Mary V. Eble, 79, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Bridgeport, OH, died April 1, 2019 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling.  She was born on Easter Sunday, March 24, 1940 in Proctor, WV a daughter of the late John and Mary (Mokosh) Blatt.  Mary was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wolfhurst...

Apr 1, 2019

TOGETHER AGAIN:

Marcella N. Kitzmiller, 85, of Blaine died Monday April 1, 2019 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. She was born May 14, 1933 in Blaine, a daughter of the late John and Victoria (Mikles) Gregis.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Wolfhurst, and the CWC of the Church, the...

Apr 1, 2019

George M. Taylor Jr., 60, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 in Dixon's Health Care Center, Wintersville.  He was born on February 2, 1959 in Martins Ferry a son of the late George and Jewel (Price) Taylor Sr.  He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and fisherman.

He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Taylor...

Mar 31, 2019

Carole J. Doty Carroll Archer, 72, of Martins Ferry, OH died March 31, 2019 at Liza's Place in Wheeling.  She was born December 19, 1946, in Kenton, OH, a daughter of the late Russell E. and Frances (Wentz) Smith.  Carole was the former owner of Mom and Tots in Martins Ferry, and worked at J.C. Penney and Boscov's Department...

Mar 31, 2019

Predrag "Pedja" Petric, 39, of Rayland, Ohio died March 31, 2019.  He was born November 15, 1979, in Bjelovar, Croatia, a son of Stevo and Milja Petric.  Predrag was a Team Leader at Sam's Club in St. Clairsville, and was the owner and operator of Dairy Queen in Rayland.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...

Mar 30, 2019

LLOYD D. ANDERSON

Lloyd D. Anderson, 73, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away, Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Astoria Place of Barnesville.  Born in Caldwell, Ohio on October 19, 1945, he was the son of the late John Anderson and Mary Clark Anderson.

"Dave" as he was known to all, was a good-natured, father, brother, and...

Mar 28, 2019

Robert L. Renzler Sr., 83, of Rayland, OH died March 28th, 2019 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville.  He was born February 7, 1936 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Edward C. and Lillian (Wright) Renzler Sr.  Robert retired from the shipping department at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in Martins Ferry after forty-three years.  He was member...

Mar 27, 2019

Robert L. Plotz, 90, of Martins Ferry, OH died Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born December 16, 1928 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late John E. and Elizabeth M. (Fingerhut) Plotz.

Bob retired in 1991 as Superintendent/ Metallurgist from the Martins Ferry Plant of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel

His athletic achievements were numerous....

Mar 27, 2019

Wilbur L. Hayne, Jr., 96, formerly of Hammond, IL and Martins Ferry, OH died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Sunrise at Fountain Square, Lombard, IL. Wilbur was born September 6, 1922 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Wilbur L. Hayne, Sr. and Selma E. (Rapking) Hayne.

Wilbur was a retired Chemical Engineer and was a...

Mar 20, 2019

Judith L. Duvall, 59, of St. Clairsville, OH died March 20, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born February 11, 1960, in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Steve and Olga (Connovich) Kowalik.  Judith was the Department Head of Radiology at Ohio Valley Medical Center and East Ohio Regional Hospital and was a member of the C3 Church...

Mar 19, 2019

Stanislaw (Stanley) Josef Wilk, 93, of Lansing, Ohio, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Bellaire.

"Stush" was born July 17, 1925, in Niendowka, Poland, to parents Marcin and Katherina Wilk. He is preceded in death by his wives Verena (1993) and Loretta (2016), and siblings Walter, Aniela, and Maria.  He is...

Mar 18, 2019

Ruby M. Jackson, 92, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Bridgeport, OH, died March 18, 2019 at her home.  She was born June 8, 1926, a daughter of the late Otto and Roxy (Williams) Gregory.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jackson; children, Gloria Jackson, Darlene McLester, Martha Brooks, and Mary Gregory. ...