Obituaries

May 25, 2019

Cora Lee (Bowie) Wilson, 75, of Martins Ferry, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  She was born on May 6, 1944 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late, Walter L. and Mildred (Williams) Bowie.  She was Baptist by faith and was baptized in Jesus's name by Elder Floyd Pitts when...

May 24, 2019

HOWARD E. PERKINS

On May 24, 2019, Howard E. Perkins, 78, of Beallsville, with his family by his side, was welcomed into his eternal home.  He was born November 18, 1940 in Bellaire, Ohio, son of the late John Virgil Perkins and Wilma Mae Walter Perkins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

May 23, 2019

Nelson Florence, 73, of Bridgeport, OH died May 23rd, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV.  He was born January 26, 1946, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late George and Anne (Babich) Florence.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Florence.  Nelson is survived by his brother, Douglas Florence of...

May 22, 2019

WILLIAM W. STEPHENS

William W. Stephens, 77, of Barnesville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.  He was born on March 16, 1942 in Boston, Ohio.

William is now together with those who preceded him in death; mother, Glenda Stephens-Betts; step-father,...

May 19, 2019

Jose W. "Willie" Melendez, 70, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 in East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born November 9, 1948 in San Juan, PR, a son of the late Jose Melendez and Marie (Kovas) Koucoumaris.

Willie retired from the Mingo Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a member of the...

May 18, 2019

Betty M. Petrella, 89, of Bonifay, FL, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in her home.  She was born in Ambridge, PA on February 13, 1930 a daughter of the late George E. and Elizabeth (Seeley) Swartz.

Betty is survived by a daughter-in-law, Susan Petrella; 2 sisters, Mary DeMatteis and Dorothy Garrison; 3 grandchildren, Chris Sciolino,...

May 18, 2019

Agnes Marie Panepucci, 93, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital after a brief illness.

Agnes was born September 30, 1925, in Piney Fork and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Gondek) Slivenski. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Christina and siblings Joseph, John and Irene...

May 17, 2019

Dr. Michael Paul (Mike) Dziewatkoski, 53, passed away May 17, 2019 from natural causes while in Wisconsin for his profession.  He resided in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born January 8, 1966 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son to the late Julius and MaryAnn (Faldowski) Dziewatkoski.

Mike is survived by his sisters and brothers:  Katherine Ann (Rafael) Chirinos...

May 16, 2019

George Michael Reese, 65, of Carrolton, OH, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in his residence.  He was born on June 18, 1953 a son of the late Howard E. "Mike" and Hannelore (Kolleck) Reese.  George was a member of Carpenters Union Local 186, was a hard working loving father and enjoyed playing the guitar.

He...

May 14, 2019

Bert L. Mozena, 75, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born October 1, 1943 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Kendall R. and Mary June (Hanna) Mozena.

He graduated from Martins Ferry High School and Ohio University. Bert...

May 14, 2019

Martha L. (Nagy) Fisher 77, passed away on May 14, 2019 in Naples, FL. Martha was born and raised in her parents' home the late Frank and Martha F. (Surowka) Nagy in Blaine, on September 20, 1941.

She was preceded in death besides her parents by a brother George K. Nagy.

Martha graduated from OVGH...

May 14, 2019

Rick L. Games 66, of Bridgeport died Tuesday May 14, 2019 at his home. He was born November 5, 1952 in Wheeling, a son of the late Howard and Olga (DeCotto) Games.

He was a retired employee of the city of St. Clairsville, and a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church.

In addition to...

May 13, 2019

Harrie Lee Perko, 75, of Bridgeport died Monday, May 13, 2019 at Allegheny Veterans Hospital Pittsburgh. He was born December 16, 1944 in Wheeling, a son of the late Frank and Creola M. (Covington) Perko.

Harrie was a Catholic by faith, and a veteran in the U.S. Army.

In addition to his parents, he was...

May 13, 2019

JOSEPH PABOUCEK III

Joseph Paboucek, III, 65, of Belmont, Ohio, died Monday, May 13, 2019 at Barnesville Hospital.  Born December 13, 1953 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph Paboucek and Shirley L. Fry Paboucek.  Joseph is also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry (Huck) Paboucek; sister, Sherry Fort, and his...

May 10, 2019

George E. Andrews 84 of Dillonvale, died Friday May 10, 2019 at his home. He was born July 31, 1934 in Lenoir, NC, a son of the late Dewey and Helen (Tolbert) Andrews.

He was a retired self- employed truck driver, a Southern Baptist by Faith, and a farmer.

George is survived by his loving...

May 10, 2019

Carl A. "Tony" Means Sr. 80 of Wheeling went to be with our Lord on Friday May 10, 2019. He was born August 8, 1938 in Wheeling, a son of the late Carl "Tubby" and Lucile (Calvert) Means.

He was a retired employee of the former Ormet Corporation, a member of the First United Methodist Church Bellaire,...

May 10, 2019

Willard G. Tubaugh, 80 of Bridgeport died Friday May 10, 2019 at his home. He was born November 14, 1938 in Bridgeport, a son of the late Sherman and Lula (Stien) Tubaugh.

Willard was a retired salesman for Heilig-Meyers Furniture Store, and a Christian. Will was an avid fisherman, he also liked to hunt.

In...

May 8, 2019

William "Bill" E. Luckett, 69, of Bridgeport, OH passed away May 8th, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born November 25, 1949, a son of the late John and Blanche (Mills) Luckett.  He was a Presbyterian by faith.  Bill loved animals, playing bingo, and country music.   In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother,...

May 7, 2019

Carl J. Conaway, 87, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born September 5, 1931 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Hayes and Alice (Donley) Conaway.

Carl retired from the Martins Ferry Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He attended Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church. Carl was a veteran...

May 7, 2019

Martha A. (Payton) Lyons, 71, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born May 31, 1947 in Wheeling a daughter of the late Charles F. and Wilma (Pearsol) Payton.

Martha was a member of the First Christian Church of Martins Ferry.

Surviving are her husband, Sherman...