Obituaries

Theodora (Cusick) Wieneke

Nov 15, 2018

Theodora Wieneke, 94, of Adena, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018, in Liza's Place.  She was born on March 12, 1924 in Wilkinsburg, PA, a daughter of the late Howard and Leona (Clark) Cusick.  She was Protestant by faith.

She is survived by her son, Ronald (Shari Schumsky) Wieneke of Santa Fe, NM and her daughter,...

William Edward Goff Jr.

Nov 15, 2018

William Edward Goff Jr., 81, of Bridgeport, passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018, in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  He was born on August 20, 1937 in Wheeling the only child of the late, William E. and Mary (Foose) Goff Sr.  He was a member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, a veteran of the United States Army,...

Nancy E. (Heath) Sayers

Nov 14, 2018

Nancy E. (Heath) Sayers, 83, of Bridgeport OH, formerly of Rayland, OH, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born April 14, 1935 in Mt. Pleasant, OH a daughter of the late Leroy and Jessie (Hails) Heath. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sayers and children; Billy, Bob and Louis...

Barbara Ann Matusik

Nov 14, 2018

Barbara Ann Matusik, 70, of Manatee, FL, formerly of Blaine, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Manatee Memorial Hospital.  She was born on August 24, 1948 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Frank and Bruni (Kovach) Matusik.

She is survived by 2 brothers, John (Betty) Matusik of FL and Steve (Mary) Matusik of...

Betty Louise (Speidel) Kubovicz

Nov 13, 2018

Betty Louise Speidel Kubovicz 89, of Bridgeport died Tuesday November 13, 2018 at Forest Hill Care Center. She was born February 21, 1929 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late James and Wilma (Tate) Speidel.

She was a member of the Kirkwood United Methodist Church. She was also a retired employee of Martins Ferry Hospital, Red Cross,...

Mary Wilma (Dillion) Crawford

Nov 13, 2018

Mary W. Crawford, 94, of Smithfield, OH died November 13, 2018 at her home.  She was born July 13, 1924, in Morgantown, WV, a daughter of the late Daniel and Nettie (Smith) Dillon.   She loved crafting, animals and everyone she met.  If she could help you, Mary would.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

John R. "Dick" Bellville

Nov 8, 2018

John R. "Dick" Bellville, Jr., 59, of Plymouth. IN, formerly of Adena, OH passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at his home. John was born on May 12, 1959 in Wheeling, WV to John "Dick" Bellville, Sr. and Patricia Ann (Thalman) Bellville. He graduated from Martins Ferry High School in OH and entered into the U.S. Navy...

Marilyn E. Harth

Nov 8, 2018

Marilyn E. Harth, 78, of Steubenville, OH, formerly of Tiltonsville, OH died, Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Altercare of Adena, OH. She was born March 20, 1940 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Edward H. and Frances (Hood) Harth. Marilyn was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Tiltonsville. Surviving are her brother, Louis...

Lee Anna Romeo

Nov 7, 2018

Lee Anna Romeo, 51, of Bethesda, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, November 7, 2018.  She was born in Bellaire, Ohio on March 6, 1967 to the late Pastor James E. Porter and Velma M. Meek Porter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sarah McCutcheon and Karen Suter; brother, Thomas Porter; and brothers-in-law, Richard...

Sherman L. Mcendree

Nov 6, 2018

Sherman McEndree, 54, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away, November 6, 2018.  Born August 3, 1964 in Washington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Jay McEndree and Patricia Metz McEndree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley McEndree in January of 2018. Sherman is survived by brothers, Robert Fox, Eddie and Mike...

Wade E.W. Van Horn

Nov 5, 2018

WADE E.W. VAN HORN Wade E.W. Van Horn, 38, of Belmont, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, November 5, 2018.  Born February 10, 1980 in Wheeling, West Virginia, he was the son of John Van Horn and the late Sheila Schlanz. In addition to his mother, Sheila, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Devan Candra Jamison Van Horn; paternal grandmother,...

Sarah E. Getzlaff

Nov 4, 2018

Sarah E. Getzlaff, 85, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, went home to be with her Creator, her Lord and Savior November 4, 2018.  She was born February 13, 1933 in Bellaire, Ohio, daughter of the late Paul and Betty Haught. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Haught, Jr. Sarah's memory will live on...

David Franklin Vance, Sr.

Nov 3, 2018

DAVID F. VANCE, SR. David F. Vance, 65, of Belmont, Ohio, died at home on November 3, 2018.  He was born April 4, 1953, son of the late Issac Vance and Elizabeth King Vance. He leaves behind his family and friends; wife, Regina Vance; son, David Vance, Jr.; step-son, Anthony "Tony" Litman and family of Cadiz, Ohio; step-daughter, Teresa Johnson...

Ellen Christina "Chris" (Pyles) Sudvary

Nov 2, 2018

Ellen Christina "Chris" (Pyles) Sudvary, 68, of Rayland, died peacefully at her home on November 2, 2018.  She was born on April 12, 1950 at Bellaire Hospital and was the daughter of the late, George Pyles and Wanda (Joseph) Sztary.  She was Catholic by faith; was a small-town cake baker and operated Chris's Fashions; a member of the VFW...

Stanley J. Simoncic

Nov 2, 2018

Stanley J. Simoncic, 90, of Bridgeport, OH died November 2, 2018 at his home. He was born January 27, 1928, in Bridgeport, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Prhne) Simoncic. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Bridgeport. Stanley was a former Belmont County Deputy Sherriff, a Chief Deputy Recorder and served...

Howard "Doug" Atwood

Nov 2, 2018

Howard "Doug" Atwood, 65, of New Philadelphia passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at Truman House, New Philadelphia.  He was born on August 10, 1953, a son of the late Howard "Bill" and Alice (Hayman) Atwood.  He was employed by the Ohio County Coal Mine and was an avid drag racing enthusiast.

Doug is survived by his...

Esther Neuhart

Nov 1, 2018

Esther Bond Neuhart, 92, of Belmont, Ohio, was welcomed into her eternal home on Thursday, November 1, 2018.  Born December 1, 1925 in New Concord, Ohio, she was the daughter of Dewey L. Bond and Josephine I. White Bond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 2016 by her husband of 69 years, Emmett R. Neuhart;...

Carol Ann (Bachie) Dolak

Nov 1, 2018

Carol Ann Dolak, 62, of Bridgeport, OH died November 1st, 2018 at her home.  She was born April 19, 1956, a daughter of the late John and Johanna Bachie.   She was a retired medical receptionist, was a member of the St. Clairsville Eagles and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bridgeport.  She loved horses and dogs.   She is...

Lois L. (Worrell) Kwiatkowski

Nov 1, 2018

Lois L. Kwiatkowski, 76, of Martins Ferry, OH died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital.  She was born April 26, 1942, a daughter of the late Ernest and Elizabeth Worrell.  She was a retired director for the Martins Ferry Senior Center, and was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church where she was past president and member...

John William Janoski

Oct 31, 2018

John William Janoski, 58, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his home.  He was born September 25, 1960 Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Joseph "Jack" Janoski and Helen Shepherd Janoski. John is survived by his brother, Fred (Sallie) Janoski of North Carolina; nieces and nephews, Mr. & Mrs. Shannon (Charmyn) Covert, Mr. & Mrs....