Obituaries

Mar 2, 2019

Thomas Aultman Gandy, 64, of Martins Ferry, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Liza's Place.  He was born on April 3, 1954 in Wheeling a son of the late Aultman and Evelyn (Wissell) Gandy.  He was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, a nurse for over 30 years and was employed by the Ohio Valley...

Mar 2, 2019

Barbara Ann Griffith, 74, of Tiltonsville, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in the Cumberland Pointe Care Center.  She was born on February 5, 1945 a daughter of the late Harold and Myrtle (Francis) Billingsley.

She is survived by her husband, Stacey Griffith of Tiltonsville; a son, Douglas Kopras; a sister, Loretta Smith and two brothers,...

Mar 1, 2019

Ray Maurice Besece, 90, of Dillonvale, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Dillonvale on October 27, 1928 a son of the late Carlo and Velma (Ulczynski) Besece.  Ray served his country in the United States Navy and was a life member of the National Rifle Association, he...

Feb 27, 2019

Robert L. "Linky" Bartek, 75, of Dillonvale, died February 27, 2019 at Altercare of Adena.  He was born August 21, 1943, in Martins Ferry, OH,  a son of the late Frank and Violet (Koutsky).  Robert was retired from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Mingo Plant, was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam war, and was a member of the...

Feb 25, 2019

Grant W. Hayne, 57, of Washington D.C. died Monday, February 25, 2019 in Alexandria, VA. He was born March 3, 1962 in E. Chicago, IN a son of the late Wilbur L. Hayne, Jr. and Jane V. (Barr) Hayne.

Grant was in foreign service with the U.S. State Dept. serving in Germany. He graduated from West Point...

Feb 25, 2019

NATANIA LEAH TUCK

Natania Leah Tuck, 38, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away February 25, 2019.  Born November 11, 1980 in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Paul Tuck and Betty McCourt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ryan Seckman.

Natania's memory will forever be cherished by those who survive; children,...

Feb 23, 2019

Rebecca J. "Becky" (Carroll) Miklas, 70, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born April 27, 1948 in Wheeling a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Turner) Carroll.

Becky was a seamstress at the former Bobbie Brooks/AAA Garment Company. She was a member of Church of God A World Wide Association...

Feb 23, 2019

Michael G. "Shakey" Smolenak 85, of Barton, went to be with his wife Rose on Saturday February 23, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling. He was born November 11, 1933 in Barton, a son of the late Gabriel and Mary (Krolak) Smolenak.

Mike was a retired employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Martins Ferry Plant with 41 years of...

Feb 17, 2019

Joan B. Bachie, 85, of Bridgeport, OH, died February 17, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born March 29, 1933, in Bridgeport, OH, a daughter of the late John R. and Eleanor (Brothers) Scheid.  Joan was retired from the former Hart's Family Center and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents, she was...

Feb 16, 2019

BARBARA ANN (MOBLEY) BORKOSKI

Barbara Ann (Mobley) Borkoski, 69, of Barnesville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, February 16, 2019.  Born November 26, 1949 in Barnesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Homer Luyster and the late Martha Cramlet Luyster.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her first husband,...

Feb 13, 2019

Virginia I. Minch, 90, of Mingo Junction, OH died peacefully February 13, 2019 at her home.  She was born June 23, 1928, in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late William and Barbara (Myer) Sinclair.  Virginia was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry R....

Feb 13, 2019

Thelma O. Jasper, 87, of Smithfield died Wednesday February 13, 2019 at Trinity West Steubenville. She was born April 9, 1931 in Colerain, a daughter of the late Brady and Ruby (Tanner) Conner.

She was a member of the Friends Church in Mt. Pleasant, and a housewife.

In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Feb 12, 2019

Verda Madge (Good) Pintarich, 83, of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Amberwood Manor, New Philadelphia.  She was born in Bellaire on April 17, 1935 a daughter of the late, Edward and Verda (Tharp) Good.  Verda was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America.

Feb 10, 2019

Wilson Funeral Home is honored to post the obituary for Lt. Col August "Gus" Holubeck (Ret.) as he was a well-known native of Dillonvale, Ohio.  The services were held Feb. 14th at John Gentleman Mortuary in Bellevue, NE.

Gus has completed his last flight and has landed at the Throne of God. Born into a large family...

Feb 9, 2019

Michael A. Sherbs, 40, of Shadyside, OH, formerly of Centerville, OH died Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1978 in Wheeling, WV a son of Gail(Bob) (Bennett) Sherbs Thompson of Yorkville, OH and the late James Rodney Sherbs who died 04/21/2015.

Michael was employed at Cabela's Distribution Center and he loved...

Feb 8, 2019

Jay M. Staskey, 58, of Bridgeport, OH died February 8, 2019 at his home.  He was born January 17, 1961, a son of the late Robert and Nancy (Goodwin) Staskey.  Jay was retired from the Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Mingo Plant.  Jay is survived by his children, Michael Staskey of Warwood, Dylan Staskey of Barnesville; siblings, Robert L. (Ester) Staskey...

Feb 5, 2019

Stanley Skoff, of San Diego, CA, age 94, at Silverado Care Facility passed from this life February 5, 2019, to dance once more with his loving wife, Beverly Jane Skoff.  He was born November 14, 1924, in Barton, OH, son of Joseph and Theresa (Zdeshar) Skoff, Sr. A graduate of Bridgeport High, Class of 1942. Member of SNPJ Lodge...

Feb 2, 2019

BONNIE M. HEATH

Bonnie M. Heath, 65, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away, Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Mon Health Medical Center. Born September 25, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Mildred Powell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Starr and sister, Crystal Powell....

Jan 31, 2019

Barry E. Sigmon, 62, of St. Clairsville, OH passed away January 31, 2019 at home, surrounded by his family.  He was born July 21, 1956, a son of Reverend Calvin Sigmon and the late Kathryn (Plyler) Sigmon.  Barry was a Plant Operator at the St. Clairsville Water Treatment Plant, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was a member of...

Jan 31, 2019

FRANCES I. VIDONIC

Frances I. Vidonic, 87, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away, Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born in Jacobsburg, Ohio, June 2, 1931, daughter of the late Frank Barton and Thelma Cook Barton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Shepherd; brother,...