Obituaries

Jan 29, 2019

Louella J. "Jeanie" Brown 85, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday January 29, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born August 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Bertella (Harper) Givens.

She was a member of The Community of Christ Church Bellaire.

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

Jan 28, 2019

James M. Kennedy, Jr., 66, of Wheeling, WV died January 28, 2019 at Liza's Place.  He was born April 21, 1952, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late James and Juanita (Miller) Kennedy.  James was a retired Respiratory Therapist at Weirton Medical Center, and currently worked as a caregiver for Russell Nesbitt Services.  In addition to his parents,...

Jan 26, 2019

Joan "JoAnn" Paris Galich 83, of Adena died Saturday January 26, 2019 at her home. She was born January 31, 1935 in Boydsville, a daughter of the late Alex and Caroline (Melichiori) Paris.

Joan was a self-employed Beautician and a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church Colerain.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 26, 2019

DARRELL E. "DEE" LUCAS

Darrell E. "Dee" Lucas, 85, of Bethesda, Ohio passed away at his home, January 26, 2019. Born March 22, 1933 in Bethesda, Ohio, he was the son of the late Delbert V. Lucas and Edna Travis Lucas.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 2017 by his...

Jan 23, 2019

Chester Makuch, 89, of Dillonvale, Ohio, passed away January 23, 2019, at Liza's Place in Wheeling, WV, surrounded by his loving family.

Chester was born October 20, 1929 in Dillonvale, a son of the late Michael and Helen (Ydzkowski) Makuch.

He was retired from Nemo's Heavy Hauling (formerly Sigel's) where he was both office manager...

Jan 22, 2019

Gregory E. Dulesky 62, of Dillonvale died Tuesday January 22, 2019 at East Ohio Regional Hospital Martins Ferry. He was born December 6, 1956 in Wheeling, a son of the Late Ernest and Emma (Hoyo) Dulesky.

He was a member of St. Adalbert Catholic Church Dillonvale, and former painter.  He was a member of the Pine Valley...

Jan 20, 2019

Armand Rigoletto Fior, 93, of Yorkville, Ohio, died peacefully Sunday, January 20, at Trinity Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio.  Armand was a lifetime resident of Yorkville, Ohio, where he was born December 14, 1925.  He was the first son of his late Italian immigrant parents Eduardo Fior and Fanni Giacomelli.   His father opened the family barbering business in Yorkville in...

Jan 20, 2019

Mary Alice Carothers, 88, of New Athens, formerly of Harrisville, OH died January 20, 2019 at Harrison Community Hospital.  She was born August 18, 1930, in Adena, OH, a daughter of the late Harold and Edith (Childers) Carter.  She was a Methodist by faith.   In addition to her parents, Mary Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond...

Jan 19, 2019

William A. Milan, Sr., 86, died peacefully Saturday, January 19, 2019 at home. He was born July 17, 1932 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Frederick J. and Iva M. (Bogard) Milan.

William was retired from Brilliant Plant of Ohio Ferro Alloy and from the Saginaw Mine Co. of St. Clairsville, OH He was a...

Jan 18, 2019

Timothy "Tim" Mark Wiater, 61, of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 in Wheeling Hospital.  He was born on September 17, 1957 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Stanley "Sam" and Anna (Butch) Wiater.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 31 years of service; was...

Jan 16, 2019

D. Jane. Jenkins, 68, of Adena, OH died January 16, 2019 at her home.  She was born August 9, 1950 in Norristown, PA, a daughter of the late Gerald and Delores (McMichael) Jenkins.  Jane was a nurse for Manor Care and was a Christian by Faith.  She is survived by her children, Karen (Michael) Townsend of Adena, OH, Gerald...

Jan 16, 2019

Joseph Lee Mason, 72, of Dillonvale, OH passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at OSU Medical Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born June 10, 1946, a son of the late Leo and Lillian (Bonzie) Mason.  Joe retired as a Coal Miner for Consol Energy-Enlow Fork Mining.  He always put his family first, and loved spending time with...

Jan 14, 2019

Albert "Benny" Benczo, Jr., 61, of St. Clairsville, OH died at his residence, January 14, 2019. He was born March 15, 1957 in Martins Ferry, OH son of the late Albert "Benny" Benczo, Sr. and Joan L. Smith Caldwell.

Benny retired as an electrician from the Bailey Mine of Consol Mining Co.

Surviving are his...

Jan 11, 2019

Carrie E. Holstein, 92, of Belmont, Ohio, was welcomed home, January 11, 2019.  Born in Flushing, Ohio February 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Thoburn Williams and Josephine Walter Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1981 by her husband, Elden Holstein; son, Jim Holstein in 1985; brother, Donald William; sisters, Alice...

Jan 10, 2019

MARY JANE DUNFEE HOWILER Mary Jane Dunfee Howiler, 91, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away, January 10, 2019 at Astoria Place of Barnesville.  She was born July 20, 1927 in Boston, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Charles T. Dunfee and Pearl Bishop Dunfee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Marvin...

Jan 9, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Dolak) Bartosek, 92, of Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in the Continuous Care Center of Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in Barton on March 23, 1926 a daughter of the late Andrew and Hester (Dlesk) Dolak.  She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she served as the church organist...

Jan 7, 2019

Harold W. George, of Barnesville, Ohio, died January 7, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.  Born in Antrim, Ohio, September 7, 1939, Harold was the son of the late Hollis George and Della Rankin George. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Wonderful memories will continue to live in...

Jan 6, 2019

James R. Smith, Jr., 68, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV after a year long battle of complications from a double lung transplant. He was born June 20, 1950 in Martins Ferry.

Jim will be welcomed in heaven by his parents James Robert Sr. and Jeanie Smith. He retired...

Jan 5, 2019

Jason Yonak, 24, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, January 5, 2019 at his home.  He was born April 22, 1994 in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of Scott and Jayme Yonak. Jason's memory will be cherished always by those who survive; his parents, Scott and Jayme Yonak of Belmont; brother, Kaleb Yonak of Belmont; maternal grandparents, Robin and Robert Thomas;...

Jan 4, 2019

Shirley Marlene Rogers, 76, of Bethesda, Ohio, was welcomed into her eternal home, January 4, 2019.  She was born in Barnesville, Ohio, June 4, 1942, daughter of the late Kenneth Lightfoot and Clara Lollathin Lightfoot. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Rogers and sister, Darlene VanDyne. Shirley's memory will live on...