Obituaries

Jul 6, 2019

Ruth Murray 93 of Dillonvale, died Saturday July 6, 2019 at Trinity Medical Center West. She was born January 21, 1926 in Dillonvale, a daughter of the late Clarence and Agnes (Vlcek) Smith.

She was a retired bookkeeper for the New Cooperative Company, and a member of the Dillonvale United Methodist Church, the CSA lodge, and the...

Jul 3, 2019

Rauslynn Marsine Platt, born on March 23, 1975 in Richmond, Indiana to Reginald and Naomi White, gained her wings on July 3, 2019.

Raus lived in Richmond, Indiana most of her life until moving to Bridgeport, Ohio 6 years ago. Raus had a very loving and giving heart. Raus helped in the care of in-laws and grandchildren....

Jul 3, 2019

Paul W. Crane, 88, of Cadiz, OH went home to be with the Lord July 3, 2019.  He passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Paul was born March 18, 1931, in Moundsville, a son of the late Elmer E. and Leota M. (Hawkins) Crane.

Bishop Paul Crane was a retired Pastor for the...

Jul 2, 2019

Connie Mae Oblak, 71, of Tiltonsville, formerly of Dillonvale, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on March 21, 1948 the only child of Sherman E. and Martha L. (McAllister) Moore.  Connie was a lifelong member of the Dillonvale Presbyterian Church where she held several different offices and...

Jul 1, 2019

Richard W. "Dick" Lyle, 77, of Bridgeport, OH, died July 1, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born August 24, 1941, in Bridgeport, OH, a son of the late Walter and Mildred (Harding) Lyle.

Dick was retired from the R.E. Burger Power Plant in Dilles Bottom, was a U.S. Army Veteran, was a member of the Bridgeport...

Jun 30, 2019

John W. Sikora, 80, of Colerain, OH died June 30, 2019 at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center.  He was born October 10, 1938, in Maynard, OH, a son of the late Charles and Rose (Janoski) Sikora.  John was retired from Wheeling Wholesale where he was a truck driver for 34 years.  He also worked for Lash Paving in Colerain, was...

Jun 28, 2019

Emma A. Kinsey, 95, of Harrisville, OH passed to her heavenly home on Friday, June 28th, 2019 at Liza's Place in Wheeling.  She was born March 11, 1924, on the family farm on Maynard Rd., to the late Philip and Mary (Ringwald) Kolb Sr.  She was a loving mom, grandma, and great grandma.  Emma was a member of the...

Jun 26, 2019

Kalis F. Kozak, Sr., 78, of Stewartsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at home. He was born July 31, 1940 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Frank and Jane (Pietrzak) Kozak.

Kalis was a retired auto mechanic.

Surviving are his children; Kalis F. (Meachelle) Kozak, II of...

Jun 24, 2019

Sandra E. Henry, 69, of Bridgeport, OH died June 24, 2019 at her home.  She was born January 22, 1950 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (McIntire) Bonenberger.  She was a former employee at the Sonny Boy Restaurant.  Sandra is survived by her husband, Eugene Henry Sr.; children, Denise (Al) Vilano of Martins Ferry,...

Jun 22, 2019

Larry Thomas Digman, 73 of Dillonvale, passed away on Saturday, June 22 in his home.  He was born on October 17, 1945 in Martins Ferry a son of the late, Bernard and Eulah (Craddock) Digman.  Larry was a member of the Dillonvale Eagles and the Dillonvale Firemen's Club.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Rager and...

Jun 20, 2019

EVA MAY JACKSON

Eva May Jackson, 105, of Barnesville, Ohio, was welcomed into God's loving embrace and reunited with her husband, Donald, on June 20, 2019. She was born on October 19, 1913 in Salesville, Ohio, daughter of the late Rudolphin and Rosalee O'Connor St. Clair.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she...

Jun 19, 2019

Brenda S. Thorpe, 66, of Bridgeport, OH died June 19, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born October 22, 1952, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Darrell and Shirley (Anderson) Snodgrass.  Brenda was a former employee at Oglebay Park and was a Christian by faith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jun 18, 2019

Clyde "Buck" Stewart, Jr., 94, of Groveport, OH, formerly of Flushing, OH died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. He was born May 15, 1925 in Flushing, OH a son of the late Clyde and Clarissa (Walker) Stewart.

"Buck" retired from the former R. & F. Coal Company and was a member of...

Jun 18, 2019

Ruth V. (Reed) Calvert, 91, of Bridgeport, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at the home of her daughter-in-law in Morristown, OH. Ruth was born in Steubenville, OH on September 7, 1927, a daughter of the late Margaret (Fitzsimmons) and Earl Reed. She retired from the Bellaire Garment Company. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded...

Jun 14, 2019

JoAnn Claire Lampasone, 61 of Tiltonsville, died Friday June 14, 2019 at Trinity West Valley Hospice Steubenville. She was born June 9, 1958 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Anthony "Nino" and Clara (Captor) Lampasone.

She was a Catholic by faith, and a former employee of Jefferson County Job and Family Services.

JoAnn...

Jun 13, 2019

Stephania Ann (Mitchell) Tesniarz, of Colerain, died Thursday June 13, 2019 at Alter Care of Adena. She was born November 15, 1920 on Henderson Hill in Maynard, Ohio, a daughter of the late Anthony and Stella (Dobocz) Mitchell, and her step-father Kostek Klenowski.

She worked at the Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry plant as a set line welder...

Jun 10, 2019

Jack L. Dagan, Sr., 80, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Park Health Center, St. Clairsville, OH. He was born August 14, 1938 in Adena, OH a son of the late Augusta and Flora (Nation) Dagan.

Jack was retired from Nickles Bakery of Martins Ferry.

In addition to his parents he...

Jun 10, 2019

Brenda L. (Gayda) Kurko, 53, of Rayland, OH, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV.

She was born November 12, 1965 in Wheeling and was a Catholic by faith.

Surviving are her parents Frank and Grace (Orum) Gayda of Moundsville, WV, her husband, Nickolas Kurko, Jr, her son, Nickolas Kurko, III of...

Jun 10, 2019

LINDA K. FRESHOUR

Linda K. Freshour, 69, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed away June 10, 2019 at her home.  Born September 22, 1949 in Barnesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William Minet and Ada Walter Minet.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Louis; sister, Carole;...

Jun 10, 2019

ELLEN MAE CECIL

Ellen Mae Cecil, 82, passed away June 10, 2019, at her home in Belmont, Ohio.  Born October 22, 1936 in Belmont, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Russell Lynn and Effie Gregg Lynn.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Buzzy" Cecil; brother,...